Someone Floated a Crazy Trade Involving Sam Darnold and the Cowboys

It's time for the Dallas Cowboys to make drastic moves. It became clear on Monday night that Andy Dalton is not the short-term answer at quarterback while Dak Prescott is out. Usually at 2-4, a short-term answer wouldn't be too important.

But right now, 2-4 is good for first place in the NFC East, meaning the Cowboys are still firmly in the playoff hunt. That means they're going to want to find an answer at QB.

One expert on Twitter floated the idea of making a deal for New York Jets QB Sam Darnold.

I expect the Darnold to Dallas rumors to heat up this week. Cowboys are still favorites to win the division and Jerry isn't going to just sit around. Jets are all in on the tank, and Darnold's market value is higher now than in March.

A 2nd should do the trick.
— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) October 20, 2020

Reports surfaced earlier this season that the Jets aren't expected to be able to get a first-round pick back for Darnold, so Dallas could have a chance to add him for relatively cheap.

Darnold has struggled mightily in his young NFL career, averaging 6.1 adjusted yards per pass attempt (AY/A). Dalton, though, averaged a career-worst 6.0 in the 2019 season, and he was abysmal in his first start for the Cowboys.

Darnold has never had much talent around him, and joining a loaded Cowboys offense would put him in the perfect spot to realize his potential.

Making the situation even more appealing for Dallas, if Darnold were to lead them to the playoffs, his trade value would probably improve and they might even be able to get a first-round pick back in exchange if they wanted to ship him off when Prescott is healthy again.

Whether Cowboys fans think Darnold is the answer or not, Dallas clearly needs to make a move soon.

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