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Milton Praises Prescott, Contrasts Cowboys’ Simple System With Patriots’ Complex Offense

Crediting his agent with arranging the trade, he is now competing with Will Grier for the Cowboys’ backup quarterback role.

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Overview

  • Dallas acquired Joe Milton III from New England in April in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick to bolster depth behind Dak Prescott.
  • Milton described Dallas’s offense as reverting to the one-word concepts he learned in high school and college, in contrast to New England’s longer, more detailed play calls.
  • He commended Prescott as a “great leader” who goes out of his way to help him learn the playbook.
  • Milton said he “preferred” a fresh start in Dallas and credited his agent for orchestrating the move.
  • He is battling veteran Will Grier for the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Prescott during training camp.