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New York Times
a day ago
- Business
- New York Times
How backup QB Joe Milton is adjusting to Cowboys' new offense
FRISCO, Texas — Players rarely complain when they are traded to the Dallas Cowboys. So, it's not a surprise to learn that Joe Milton III was just fine with the early April trade that sent him from New England to Dallas. Following Thursday's organized team activities at The Star, the second-year quarterback called the move a 'blessing' for the following reasons. Milton was selected by the Patriots with the 193rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, a disappointing outcome for a player who had hoped to go as early as the second round. He didn't play in a regular-season game until Week 18, getting the majority of the work in an impressive showing. The last thing he was thinking at the time was that he'd be with a different team in 2025. Advertisement Milton said he was genuinely surprised to find out on April 3 that he was being traded along with a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick. New England drafted quarterback Drake Maye third overall in 2024. He's the future of the franchise. Apparently, the Patriots didn't think there would be enough opportunities for a second young arm on the roster. 'We felt like his reps were gonna be decreased as we worked through the offseason,' New England coach Mike Vrabel told reporters of the trade in April. 'And we felt just like every other decision, we're gonna try to do what's best for the team, and that's the decision that we ultimately made.' Milton's exceptional game against Buffalo, which included completing 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards, one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown, was enough to create serious interest from the Cowboys. They were looking to get younger behind Prescott. Rather than draft a prospect, they traded for one that had already impressed in an NFL game. 'I went in there and did what the play caller and head coach wanted me to do, and that's win the game,' Milton said. 'I didn't know what was going to happen. It was the last game of the season. I was just going off happy. I went out with a win in my first game ever in the NFL. That's pretty much all I was thinking about, until two months later and boom, I'm here. 'After the Buffalo game, I was like, it's fun. I feel like I can keep doing this. I feel like there is more that I need to let out. I was just having fun. It's probably one of the best days of my life.' Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on Joe Milton: '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… — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 21, 2025 Milton struggled at times last week during the first OTA practice open to reporters, throwing two interceptions during 11-on-11 team drills. On Thursday, he was much more accurate, looking confident as he threw only one incomplete pass during his reps with the second-team offense. He connected downfield on multiple big plays, including one on a seam route to tight end Princeton Fant. Advertisement 'I was excited about Joe before we got him,' Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. '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, different programs, friends that have been around him. And you just dig and you ask and you get different opinions and there's always an outlier, good and bad, with each of them. You try to peel those away. 'But 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 picking it up has been incredible. And it's been fun for me to watch Dak and Will (Grier), but really Dak take a mentorship role with Joe. The talent speaks for itself. You guys will see it. He made some incredible throws (last week). He's just an exciting young prospect that I think the sky's the limit for.' Milton has a unique way he learns a new offense. The traditional dry-erase board doesn't work for him. He prefers a piece of tape and poker chips. The tape is the line of scrimmage and the poker chips have letters written on them to symbolize the different skill position players. He prefers moving the chips over having to erase the board. His girlfriend has the script. She calls out a play. Milton repeats it back. He then goes to his chips and lines them up in the formation. The plan is to do that every day during the month between the end of minicamp and the start of training camp. 'It's way different,' Milton said of the Cowboys' offensive language. 'This offense here brings me back more to my college days. My last offense was more everybody get tagged on which routes. This offense here is more fast and for sure explosive. '… I feel like we're taking the right step in the right direction every day. We're paying attention to small details.' Milton envisions a great opportunity to learn from an experienced veteran like Prescott, who has started 122 NFL games. Schottenheimer believes Dallas has the ideal quarterback room for a 25-year-old Milton to grow as a player. 'It never stops,' Schottenheimer said. 'I've had young starters and veteran backups. I've had veteran starters and young backups. The quarterback position is a position that gets so much scrutiny that you're always trying to place an emphasis on: Are they getting better? Are they getting consistent? Are they doing the things they need to do? You try to piece that room together. Advertisement 'It is something you talk about, the mixing and matching and how it looks. I've heard other stories where some rooms didn't get along great and that's never a good thing. But we don't have that here. We have a great room. With Dak, Joe and Will, it's been awesome.' (Photo of Joe Milton: Fred Kfoury III / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Three coyotes removed after girl attacked in Frisco neighborhood, police say
Three coyotes were removed from a Frisco neighborhood Wednesday after an 8-year-old girl was attacked by one earlier in the week, police said. The attack occurred around 4:05 p.m. Monday near Lacy Lane and Tall Timbers Trail in the Lexington Park community. The girl was walking ahead of her mother when the coyote attacked. Her mother was able to chase the animal away, preventing further harm. San Dimas, CA - May 09: A coyote hunts for food on a hot, sunny day in the hills near Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas Friday, May 9, 2025. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including scratches and a bite, according to police. As part of the investigation, the coyotes were located and removed, then sent for testing. Frisco Animal Services officers worked with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Texas Wildlife Services Program to detain the animals. In response to the incident, Frisco police are urging residents to take precautions: Carry noise-making devices, such as airhorns or whistles, while walking or jogging. Keep pets on a leash and do not allow them to roam freely. Avoid feeding wildlife and secure trash containers. Anyone who sees aggressive animals is asked to contact Frisco police at (972) 292-6010 or call 911.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Staggering sum family of teen 'killer' Karmelo Anthony has received from strangers...and they still want more
More than half a million dollars have been donated online to help confessed teen killer Karmelo Anthony, who is charged with stabbing and killing Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Texas. Through an online platform called GiveSendGo, supporters of the murder suspect have raised $533,452 as of Tuesday. However, Anthony's embattled family is still hoping to get even more money, raising the goal threshold several times to its current amount of $600,000. Donations- most ranging from $20 to $100- have poured in from come across the country as the case has garnered national attention, becoming a flashpoint about race and privilege. At an April 2 high school track meet in Frisco, a wealthy Dallas suburb, Anthony and Metcalf argued because Anthony was sitting under the team tent of a school he didn't attend. Then a student at Centennial High School, Anthony seated himself under the tent for Memorial High School athletes who left their personal belongings, like money and phones, under the tent for security while the students participated in events. Metcalf, 17, a Memorial High junior, asked Anthony to leave. The confrontation escalated until Anthony pulled out a knife and drove it through Metcalf's chest, leaving the teen to bleed out in his twin brother's arms. The 18-year-old confessed to killing Metcalf, telling arresting officers 'I'm not alleged. I did it,' although now he is claiming self defense. The finances of the Anthony family have been under public scrutiny since the teen's dad claimed to be struggling financially at an April 15 bond hearing, where they asked a judge to reduce the $1 million bail to $250,000 so they could get the then 17-year-old out of jail. At the time, Anthony's parents claimed they have not received any of the money that had been raised for them online, and that the funds had been earmarked for their son's legal defense, not to pay the bond. However, as exclusively reported, the mom, dad mom, Anthony and several younger siblings were living behind the luxury of a gated community in a $900,000 home in Frisco while crying poor to the court. The online fundraiser now says, the money will be used for several purposes. 'While legal defense is a critical part of this journey, we want to make it clear that this fund is not solely dedicated to legal expenses,' Anthony's mom, Kala Hayes, who administers the account posted. 'The funds raised will also support a range of urgent and necessary needs that have emerged as a result of this situation, including — but not limited to — the safe relocation of the Anthony family due to escalating threats to their safety and well-being, as well as basic living costs, transportation, counseling, and other security measures.' After being freed from jail. Anthony returned to his gated community, but his spokesman later claimed he had to be relocated due to racist threats on his life. Anthony's family (pictured) said they were forced to move to a new home in an 'undisclosed location' due to threats they have received In a controversial decision, the school district allowed the first-degree murder suspect to get his high school diploma, but not to take part in the Centennial High graduation ceremony last week, DailyMail broke the news. The teen has been checking in with court officials via telephone, as part of his house arrest conditions, public records show. He has left the gated community is now staying at an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe account for Metcalf has raised even more money than Anthony's. $558,789 has been donated by over 12,000 people for the slain boy's family.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Auto shop in Colorado raises big American flag in honor of Memorial Day
In the small Colorado mountain community of Frisco, a local tow and repair shop is hoping to remind travelers along Interstate 70 passing the town that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and honor. "It's in honor of those that serve," said Laura Lewark, owner of Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing said. "Have served and are no longer with us in honor of our freedom that we all get to enjoy." The large American flag is held up between two tow trucks alongside Dillon Dam Road. Lewark said her employees are the ones who helped get the flag hoisted in time for the holiday. CBS "I think it's a day of interest to just look back and reflect back on those that we've lost," Lewark said. "Whether it's military or just civilian loved ones, I'll spend this afternoon honoring my father-in-law, who's buried over here in Frisco." She believes that there's a respect owed to those who have died defending the ideals the flag stands for, and that she hopes people can remember that. "Look at it and remember who we are," Lewark said. "Remember your loved ones, but remember the freedoms that we get to experience came at a cost."
New York Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Giants vs. Tigers prediction: MLB picks, best bets for Memorial Day
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Sorting the Soto mail … 'I don't think Juan Soto read his contract. Last night, he hit a ball in the hole and jogged to first. Had he hustled, maybe he beats the throw. Does his contract say you have to run out ground balls?' — Mike Elbaz … and… 'Hey Stitch, you're off to a better start this year than Juan Soto in spite of him turning doubles into singles. So if he's worth $765M for that you, gotta be worth a big raise now!' — Don Brassil Tweet. Tweet. Sweet music from Hayden Birdsong. The Giant has allowed six runs over 28 ²/₃ innings. Frisco is spending Memorial Day in Motown. The Tigers have been good. Keider Montero (8 runs, 9 innings) hasn't. Play $50 on the Giants (-105, Bet365). Riley Greene has had a strong May after a slow start. AP Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Kodai Senga threw 101 pitches. The 2nd nearly hit the 7 train after Shohei Ohtani ripped it. The next 99 were fine. Pete Alonso answered with a 2-run blast and the Mets held off the Dodgers 3-1. Winner. Down -38 andrettis. Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. During the football season he's showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022.
