Jeff Driskel was just cut by the Broncos a few days ago, and it didn’t take long for the backup veteran quarterback to generate some interest.
The Cowboys flew in Driskel Thursday night for a Friday visit, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News tweets. Last night Gehlken had tweeted there was “a good chance Driskel signs” which would make him the “favorite to serve as Dak Prescott’s primary backup in 2021.” However, sources told long-time Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. on Friday afternoon that there wouldn’t be a deal at this time (Twitter link).
It sounds like the door will remain open for a signing in the future, and perhaps Driskel is seeking too much money. He was set to earn $2.5MM this year with Denver. The Broncos paid him $2.5MM for 2020, and that notable salary along with the Cowboys’ apparent immediate interest show that some around the league think relatively highly of him as a backup.
That’s despite never looking anything better than mediocre in his spot starts over the years. Driskel started five games for the Bengals in 2018, three with the Lions in 2019, and one with the Broncos last year. After Andy Dalton went to the Bears the Cowboys only have Garrett Gilbert, Ben DiNucci and Cooper Rush on the depth chart behind Prescott, so it’s not surprising they’re kicking the tires on a new veteran backup.
Driskel is guaranteed to get 2-3 starts next year if he signs with Dallas.
Why?
That’s like Driskels thing, no matter where he signs, someone gets hurt and he plays games
How many teams actually have a QB make it through the full 16? I actually think if they move the games to 18, you could see a back QB play as much as 6 games in a season.
If I were a head coach I would go into a few games resting my starter, especially late in the year if you’re heading to the playoffs
Well your not a NFL head coach.
Never heard of a one of the3 backing up Dak as of now. So Driskel would make sense.
They all suck
Cowboys may need a more reliable back up QB especially if teams are putting a bounty on Daks ankle to make sure it’s 100%
With the present day player movement amongst teams, I doubt that any team is going to put a bounty on Prescott’s ankle.