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What went right, what went wrong for the Cowboys in 2022

SMG Logo By Ben Grimaldi of SMG | Slide 1 of 5: The Cowboys gambled Rush could be a solid backup and win a few games if called upon. There weren't many who believed, especially after a rough preseason performance. Then the veteran QB made the organization look smart when the regular season rolled around. While playing with starters and avoiding mistakes, Rush did his part in leading the Cowboys to a 4-1 record in Prescott's absence. In the four games the Cowboys won, Rush played relatively clean football, throwing for four scores and no interceptions.This included wins against both of the prior Super Bowl combatants, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Rams. Rush wasn't a perfect QB, but he made smart decisions and played better than expected. The clamoring for him to remain the starter were silly, but Rush was a big part of the 2022 story for Dallas. The Cowboys were proven right in not adding a higher-priced veteran quarterback to play behind Prescott.

Right: Faith in Cooper Rush

The Cowboys gambled Rush could be a solid backup and win a few games if called upon. There weren't many who believed, especially after a rough preseason performance. Then the veteran QB made the organization look smart when the regular season rolled around. While playing with starters and avoiding mistakes, Rush did his part in leading the Cowboys to a 4-1 record in Prescott's absence. In the four games the Cowboys won, Rush played relatively clean football, throwing for four scores and no interceptions.This included wins against both of the prior Super Bowl combatants, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Rams. Rush wasn't a perfect QB, but he made smart decisions and played better than expected. The clamoring for him to remain the starter were silly, but Rush was a big part of the 2022 story for Dallas. The Cowboys were proven right in not adding a higher-priced veteran quarterback to play behind Prescott.
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