Joe Milton started to gain a bad reputation in New England for pushing for the Patriots' starting quarterback job. That seemed to upset some people in and out of the franchise, ultimately leading to the Patriots trading Milton to the Dallas Cowboys.
New England Patriots insider Greg Bedard said that Milton was "not a good dude" and was a problem in the Patriots' quarterback room.
"Joe Milton was, and this is a direct quote from someone in the organization, not a good dude," said Bedard. "And [he was] not conducive to a good quarterback room. I'm not saying he - they did say that, but I think they just meant in terms of knowing your role, playing your role, and being part of a harmonious quarterback room. That that was going to be an issue. And it wasn't about Drake Maye, it was just about the room."
Milton's outlook in the NFL seems to have changed more positively since his transition to the Cowboys. Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys head coach, even expressed his excitement about bringing Milton into the franchise and Dallas' quarterback room.
"So excited about Joe," said Schottenheimer. "I was excited about Joe before we got him. When you go into these deals and you're talking about making trades, we all reach out to people that you know, people that you trust, people that have been exposed to said player at college [and] different programs, friends that have been around him.
"From the time he's been here, the work ethic is incredible. He's one of the first people in the building. He's one of the last to leave. The way he's attacked the playbook and [is] picking it up has been incredible. And it's been fun for me to watch Dak [Prescott] take a mentorship role with Joe. The talent speaks for itself. You guys will see it today. He made some incredible throws yesterday. He's just an exciting young prospect that I think the sky's the limit for."
Milton completed OTAs with the Cowboys as he prepares for his second season in the NFL. He joins the Cowboys as Dak Prescott's backup quarterback.
Prescott has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, so if that trend continues, Milton could receive playing opportunities throughout the season. It seems like the Cowboys are excited about the possibility of seeing what Milton can do for America's Team.