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It is a pretty inexplicable move though. Dak isn't going anywhere and Cooper Rush just got guaranteed money as a serviceable backup, so he's not going anywhere either. Lance isn't improving his trade stock at all as a third stringer and a 4th round pick is a valuable asset. If Dak and Rush somehow both get hurt, Lance isn't good enough to salvage the season. It truly doesn't make sense.
Cooper Rush's money is like 2 million guaranteed. It's not as if he's not expendable.
If you think Trey Lance has a higher upside, why wouldn't you grab him? It's the same reason 5-6 other teams were trying to as well (eg. Buffalo, who has their QB position set). Maybe he shows something and you use him as trade bait. Maybe he becomes a solid #2 that you can rely on (we've complained about not having this for years).
Or, maybe you waste a 4th round pick. It's a minimal risk, with potential upside.
But all this angst, analyzing the 3rd string QB spot is silly. This is what a team should be doing, across their entire roster...trying to improve their depth.