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The Athletic’s Jeff Howe Thought The Cowboys Should Call The 49ers When Dak Went Down

Sep 13, 2022, 3:56 PM

Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys before he was injured in Sunday's primetime NFL game....

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

(Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

With Week 1 officially in the books, there is no shortage of stories surrounding the NFL for experts to talk about.

Jeff Howe, NFL reporter for The Athletic, joined Cattles & Ramie on Tuesday to discuss the 49ers’ loss to the Chicago Bears and other big news around the league following Week 1.

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Topics discussed include:

  • His thoughts on Nathaniel Hackett’s decision to have Brandon McManus kick a 64-yard field goal Monday night
  • How much the 49ers believe in Trey Lance as their starting quarterback
  • Why it’s important to have all the leaders in the 49ers locker room have the back of Trey Lance
  • Dak Prescott is not going on IR and how Cooper Rush can help the Cowboys until their starting quarterback returns
  • If a quarterback goes down, like the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, how fast should teams call the 49ers about Jimmy Garoppolo?

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Jeff Howe.

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