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Daniel Jones' best possible landing spots after Giants release

By Sam Westmoreland

Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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DALLAS COWBOYS

With no Dak Prescott, the Cowboys need a quarterback.
Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

I can already hear the indignant howls of rage rom Cowboys fans at this idea, and it's true that Jones is hardly a long-term quarterback solution for them.

But let's not delude ourselves here: even after the Cowboys beat the Commanders last week, anyone with functional eyes knows that Cooper Rush is nowhere close to an NFL starting quarterback. He's thrown four touchdowns this season, and half of them came last week against Washington. Last week was also the first time this season he's completed more than 60 percent of his passes.

Am I saying Jones is a better quarterback than Rush? Yes. Yes I am. And if I'm wrong, what's the worst case scenario here? You lose out and get a high draft pick? Oh no, what a tragedy! We wouldn't want that! On top of that, even a suddenly resurgent Jones is no threat to depose your newly-paid franchise quarterback, because Cowboys fans have seen enough of Jones over the years to know that the cake is probably a lie, but would be enough to help get Jones a new contract somewhere else.

So what do you have to lose, Jerry? Bring in Danny Dimes, and show your fans once and for all how much better they have it with Dak for next season!

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