The Dallas Cowboys have been active in free agency and the trade market but still haven’t secured a backup quarterback for Dak Prescott. Addressing this issue should be a priority, especially since Prescott has been absent for 14 games over the last three seasons.

One name mentioned in the mix is Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots, with speculation pointing to a third-round pick as the cost. Although the Cowboys need a backup QB and Milton impressed in his sole professional start, choosing him would be perplexing.

When discussing potential backup quarterbacks for Dallas, the general advice has been to pick a young talent who could eventually succeed Prescott. However, by the time Prescott’s contract ends, Milton will be 28. Furthermore, Dallas has already committed a significant fourth-round selection to acquire Trey Lance, a former third overall draft pick.

Lance has started just one game in two years with the team and, despite exceeding expectations, hasn’t re-signed with them in free agency. If the management opts to draft a quarterback with promise or trade for someone with NFL experience, why not just bring back Lance? Compared to Milton, Lance is already familiar with the team, has more experience, and possesses greater potential.

This isn’t the right time to draft a quarterback to groom behind Prescott. It would be more logical to wait a few years, ensuring the rookie’s contract doesn’t expire simultaneously or even before Prescott’s. Why squander the valuable draft picks that Jerry Jones often emphasizes as crucial to the team’s achievements on a player who ideally won’t even take the field?