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Cooper Rush is currently the second quarterback on the Dallas Cowboys depth chart, and it appears that it is going to stay away. Rush went 11-for-17 for 93 yards with two interceptions in the Cowboys last game against the Arizona Cardinals, and there were questions if he was the right guy to backup Dak Prescott.
On Tuesday, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett gave Rush a vote of confidence saying he was their guy and that the team had no plans on looking for a veteran quarterback.
“Just his body of work since he’s been with us,” Garrett said via Pro Football Talk. “He was in that role for us last year and handled it well.”
Garrett also pointed out that he is just a young quarterback and will learn from some of the mistakes that he has made this preseason. He does love his maturity and how well he has learned the game since coming to the team.
“There were some good things in the game and obviously there were some bad plays,” Garrett said. “You know, he’ll learn from those experiences. He’ll learn how to handle some of the situations better as he goes forward. One of the most impressive things about him since we’ve gotten him is his maturity, how smart he is, how poised and composed he is. When you’re in some challenging situations, all of that gets tested. At times, I thought he handled it really well. Other times, he didn’t handle it well enough.
Things could always change depending on what guys come available, but for now, it looks like Rush is their guy.
