The Dallas Cowboys traded for quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots this offseason, but there could be some uncertainty about his grip on the backup job.

The Dallas Cowboys lost their first preseason game 31-21 to the Los Angeles Rams. This is a time when teams work in some game action while trying to preserve health. It’s a balancing act for coaches, and oftentimes, what we see doesn’t matter too much in the grand scheme of things.

Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Joe Milton was amped Saturday night in his team's preseason opener at the Los Angeles Rams. Why wouldn't he be? Head coach Brian Schottenheimer sat a number of starters,