In the immediate aftermath of the Dallas Cowboys trading for Trey Lance a very obvious upside began to present itself.
You see, this year the NFL officially adjusted the way that the emergency third quarterback on a team exists within the scope of the roster. Ironically the impetus for this adjustment was Lance’s former team in the San Francisco 49ers and the situation that plagued them in the NFC Championship Game, nevertheless it is the reality for everyone now.
While the idea of an “emergency” third quarterback has sounded intriguing the exact rules and specifications associated with the rule have confused a few people.