The Dallas Cowboys are making headlines with their quarterback situation, and all eyes are on Dak Prescott. Despite a stellar regular season, where he delivered MVP-level performances, a devastating playoff defeat against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round has cast a shadow on his future with the team.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently confirmed the rumors, saying, “The Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott have a mutual understanding of his contract situation, sources say, with no offers from Dallas despite him being in a contract year. Owner Jerry Jones said, ‘We are where we are, locked and loaded for this year.’
Despite the lack of a clear commitment, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones remains optimistic that Dak Prescott is the leader to guide the franchise to a championship.
“Absolutely. I mean, I totally think Dak can lead us to a championship. He does everything the right way. He’s certainly the leader of this football team. He keeps everybody motivated in the offseason. He’s got everybody working out and doing all the things that it takes to put in the work to give yourself every opportunity to win a championship.”
Dallas Cowboys’ Extension Delay Impacts Stars
The reluctance to sign Dak Prescott to an extension also affects other Dallas Cowboys superstars. Standouts like receiver CeeDee Lamb and defensive dynamo Micah Parsons have yet to ink new deals, as the team grapples with how to allocate its resources.
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Stephen Jones explained the strategy and the challenges in managing their budget:
“We spend max, max money year in and year out. All 32 can only spend the same amount of money over a five-year stretch. What comes with having a good roster, which we do, we’re also looking towards signing our own guys. It doesn’t mean it happens overnight. But when you’re wanting to sign players like Dak and Micah and CeeDee, then you have to hold money back if you want to have a realistic chance of signing those guys.”
Dallas Cowboys Confident in Pursuit of Lombardi Trophy
While the contract talks are on pause, Stephen Jones is confident that the Dallas Cowboys have what it takes to bring home a Lombardi Trophy. He acknowledges that they’ve faced their share of postseason misfortune but believes the current roster is primed to make a run for the title.
“It just so happens that sometimes, you know, that old oblong football doesn’t bounce your way. And we’ve had some tough breaks and tough games there in the postseason. But, you know, we’ve won 12 games three years in a row. I think that’s right at the top in terms of what teams have done over a three-year period. And, you know, we’re hanging around the rim. We’ve just gotta go up there and grab it, to use a basketball term, and dunk it in. We’re hanging around the rim. We just gotta get the job done.”
Dak Prescott Faces Playoff Pressure
The Dallas Cowboys’ loyal fanbase remains cautiously optimistic as they head into the upcoming season. The pressure is on Dak Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy to capitalize on the talented roster and break the postseason curse.
Whether or not Dak Prescott gets his lucrative contract extension may hinge on his ability to deliver a deep playoff run and prove his worth as the franchise quarterback. With Stephen Jones’ unwavering confidence, the Dallas Cowboys are locked and loaded for a thrilling season ahead, all eyes set on bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Dallas.
