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Is Cooper Rush legit? A look at Cowboys’ awkward approach to backup quarterback

It's hard to say where this ranks on the list of Cowboys concerns or if it should be on there at all. But as the team prepares for a final tune-up in Houston, one in which no starters are likely to see real action, it seems the appropriate time to examine the Cowboys' awkward approach at backup quarterback.

A year ago Cowboys fans could not get enough of Cooper Rush. The rookie free agent owned the month of August, compiling a crazy 135.9 passer rating in exhibition games (a 6-0 touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio was the key) and sending veteran Kellen Moore into retirement.