Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III runs with the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Cowboys QB Joe Milton confused by people accusing him of only throwing hard passes

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI | By Tyler Reed | Last updated Aug 21, 2025 12:00 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys are finishing up the preseason portion of their 2025 schedule on Friday when they welcome the Atlanta Falcons to AT&T Stadium.

It has already been announced that backup quarterback Joe Milton III will be getting the final preseason start.

Milton is everything that a scout sees in a great quarterback; however, the talent has yet to match the potential on the field.

One of the first things you will hear from someone talking about issues Milton has on the field is about his throwing speed. Everyone says the former sixth-round pick has one throwing speed, and it's 100mph.

However, after practice on Wednesday, Milton told Jon Machota of The Athletic that he is not sure why so many say that about his throwing speed.

“I don’t understand why people say I throw the ball so hard. I’m literally not throwing the ball hard. It just comes off my hand like that. I was born and blessed that way. If you think I’m throwing the ball hard, you shouldn’t be in the NFL," said Milton.

Milton seems to be taking the talk about his throwing speed personally. I'm not in the NFL, but even I can see the speed on those passes. It just assures me that those who know ball also feel the same way.