#DALLAS COWBOYS NEW ROSTER UPGRADE#

In January 2020, Cowboys scouts were in attendance at Toyota Stadium just up the street from The Star in Frisco, Texas, when Lance led North Dakota State to the FCS national championship. Sources said they had a second-round grade on Lance in 2021. In the Cowboys’ eyes, a fourth-round pick in 2024 for Lance was worth the cost. 127, New Orleans Saints) and Houston’s Clayton Tune (No. They also had interest in Fresno State’s Jake Haener (No. Among their targets was Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell, who went to the Las Vegas Raiders six picks after the Cowboys took defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko Jr. In April's draft, the Cowboys wanted to add a developmental quarterback. That’s the nature of our system around here is that I don’t have to talk to the owner, I don’t have to coax the general manager.

“I didn’t have to go through any committee meetings. “I knew immediately when they said they might want to trade him that we wanted to not let them off the phone and get it done,” owner and general manager Jerry Jones told ESPN. They made their best offer - a fourth-round pick - and did not want that to be used as trade leverage with other teams. An NFL front office source indicated the Buffalo Bills were a primary contender for Lance.īut the Cowboys had urgency in getting a deal done, per sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The Cowboys were not considered one of the top landing spots for Lance. Two days later, he was a member of the Cowboys, acquired for a fourth-round pick in a deal that surprised even some in the Dallas organization. Ninety minutes later, Lance returned to the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, California, and requested a trade. The Niners characterized Lance as being “devastated” and encouraged him to take some time away. The Niners said they wanted him to stay, but if he wanted a change of scenery, they would do their best to accommodate him. 3 quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. 23, he was told by San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan that he would be the No. IN A THREE-DAY span in August, Lance’s world changed completely. So, how did the Lance trade come together and what are the Cowboys’ plans for the quarterback going forward? But, yeah, definitely as far as a football standpoint, kind of turned the page and excited to be here.” “I still talk to those, keep in touch with them every once in a while. “I always try to be present with my focus, so I feel like for me that helps the most,” Lance said. That’s because six weeks ago the Niners traded Lance to the Cowboys, and now Lance is settling into his new life in Dallas. 3 quarterback - eligible to play only if something happens to starter Dak Prescott and backup Cooper Rush - throwing those pregame passes to some practice-squad players who make the trip. Or at the very least Jeff Garcia or Jimmy Garoppolo. 3 pick in the 2021 draft, would be on his way to becoming San Francisco’s next Joe Montana or Steve Young. If the original plan had worked, he would be preparing to play against the Dallas Cowboys as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback.

What Cowboys saw in Trey Lance and what's next for the former 49ers QBįRISCO, Texas - More than two hours before kickoff Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, Trey Lance will be on the field, throwing passes to wide receivers, tight ends and running backs.

#DALLAS COWBOYS NEW ROSTER UPGRADE#

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