Should the Dallas Cowboys use Trey Lance to boost the offense?

The Dallas Cowboys offense desperately needs some juice from the bye.

It's no secret that the running game was abysmal. After all, the Cowboys have the worst rushing attack in the NFL.

Aside from CeeDee Lamb, the team's wide receivers failed to produce, allowing opposing defenses to encroach on the star wide receiver with their schemes.

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So maybe it's time to get creative.

A question in the DallasCowboys.com mailbag raised the question of whether backup quarterback Trey Lance should be given some reps and opportunities to add some wrinkle to the offense.

Fan Anthony Robertson pointed out, “Trey Lance appears to be the Cowboys' most explosive runner, so why not make him the backup quarterback on game days and add in some read options or running plays to see what he can do?”

On the surface, it's a great question.

Lance definitely made some incredible plays with his legs in the preseason. However, he also had problems with consistency in the passing game. In the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, Lance threw five interceptions.

If Prescott is injured, Lance's arm will prove to be a risk factor.

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That's in addition to the entire record-breaking four-year contract worth $240 million, including an average annual value of $60 million, that Prescott signed in the offseason. So why would you take the ball out of his hands?

It's fun to speculate on the idea that Lance could add a spark to the team's offense because of his explosive rushing, but the risk isn't worth the reward.

Do you know what risk there might be? Cut Dalvin Cook from the practice squad or trade him for another running back.

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