The Dallas Cowboys are considered by many as legitimate Super Bowl contenders and QB Dak Prescott has been a major reason for their 2023 success.
Prescott is having one of his best NFL seasons and the chemistry on offense between Mike McCarthy calling plays, the starting signal caller and the emergence of CeeDee Lamb cementing himself as a true No. 1 WR.
While history has shown the Cowboys and Prescott choke in the postseason, reaching the playoffs five of the last seven seasons but never making it past the Divisional Round to the NFC Championship game, there are plenty of NFL experts who believe this team is poised for a Super Bowl run to cap off a dominant 2023 season.
Dak Prescott ranks in the top five in several major categories for NFL QBs and was the frontrunner for MVP for most of the year. He heads into Sunday’s critical Wilcard Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers with 4,516 yards (3rd), 36 touchdowns (1st), 9 interceptions and a QB rating of 72.5 (2nd).
While Prescott’s postseason performance could play a factor in his future, it’s hard to see the Dallas Cowboys moving their starting franchise QB after a prolific regular season, even if Dallas is upset early in the playoffs.
But with Jerry Jones running the show, it’s hard to ever be certain. There were legitimate questions about Mike McCarthy’s future as the Cowboys head coach if his team doesn’t find success in the playoffs.
In early December, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said, Prescott and the Cowboys are expected to figure out a “rich” contract extension this offseason. The quarterback’s current contract expires in 2024.
Dallas Cowboys Announce Massive News About Dak Prescott’s Future According To Report
On Sunday, just hours before the Cowboys kick off against the Green Bay Packers as significant home favorites, a report surfaced solidifying the organization’s urgency when it comes to inking a new deal with Prescott.
NEWS: The #Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott will try to finalize an extension before free agency in March, NFL Network is reporting.
Prescott is expected to become the highest paid player in league history, likely to receive 60 + MILLION DOLLARS. pic.twitter.com/aLz1pVvQuD
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 14, 2024
According to a piece released by SI Cowboys Insider Mike FIsher, the team has almost certainly locked themselves in with Prescott as its franchise QB.
But with other major key players coming up on contract years, Prescott’s postseason performance this time around could dictate the number on an extension.
In addition to the Jones family’s faith in Dak as a player and leader, the Cowboys have essentially made their bed in terms of Prescott being this team’s centerpiece for the long term. The already-large commitment will, for cap reasons, almost surely lead to another large commitment in order to not only retain the player but also to spread out his money cap-wise so other roster business – new deals for Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb included – can be done.
Prescott is presently a “$40 million APY” player … who is likely to soon be a “$50 or $60 million APY” player – whs
The debate about “whether he is worth it” will be part of this, and it is understandable; is Prescott really a “top QB”? What’s he done to justify a $50 or $60 million salary? Maybe he should accept a discount that is more team-friendly? What’s he done to set in stone the next big move?
The Dallas Cowboys’ commitment will feel more justified to critics if Dak Prescott and company knock off with the 7-point underdogs, and if they do it again the following week, and if they … Well, you know.
Jones has acknowledged the MVP talk is nice, but has made it clear he wants to see Prescott lead the team to a Super Bowl, a feat the franchise hasn’t accomplished since 1995 when they beat the Steelers 27-17. W
“I just want him to be a part of having the team to be a Super Bowl quarterback,” Jones said. “The idea of him not being our quarterback hasn’t crossed my mind. I’m here like everybody else wanting him to be the Most Valuable Player in the NFL. We’re trying to win the Super Bowl, and we have a better chance at winning it with him at quarterback playing at that level.”
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The Dallas Cowboys need to fire Mike McCarthy tonight and kick him straight of the building and tell him you will have his stuff mailed to his home of record. Then Jerry Jones needs to cut Dak Prescott, tonight as well and start to rebuild with a quarterback and coach that can win a playoff game, especially against a team that is t going to make it out of the next round like the Packers.
It’s a shame now its time for Dak to go because he’s not the QB for this team an all new coaching staff defense and offensive we power up now we tired of seeing same results every year for Jerry Jones to keep around
I’m ABSOLUTELY in agreement with you, time to go for Prescott & McCarthy. I’m finna draft a QB & see if Trey still has anything left in the tank #tiredofdisappointment
Not only fire Prescott and McCarthy, but sell the Team! Can’t stand Jones! Haven’t tooted for the Cow Droppings since Jones Fired Tom Landry!
You feel exactly the same as me. The Cowboys suck since they fired Tom Landry.
And get WHO to replace them? Jerry is 81. He hasn’t got a lot of time to do a rebuild! Better he get some youth around his main players. BTW, neither McCarthy nor Dak would have a problem finding new gigs without the drama of Jones!
Fire McCarthy and trade Dak from draft picks , hes proven he cant win big games
It’s not Dak it’s not McCarthy its not Jerry. But I found a lot of fishy stuff in last night’s game that makes me believe the games are script. I’m going to make a YouTube video about it.
Are you implying that Dallas “Threw “the Game?
Cut the coach,Dak, for sure,making to much money,
Then hire Jon Gruden!
I agree Michael dak and Mccarthy needs to go. Break this bro mance relationship as a cowboy fan I’m tired of the same results every time we get in the first round of the playoffs we are sent home?
Packers have a hugely better chance than the doughboys
I. AGREE ON BOTH THEY SHOULD ADD AT 3-4 PLAYERS TOO.
I totally agree!! They have to clean house and get rid of the trash. I knew that they were going to lose when Dak came out with his head down. Looking stupid!!
This didn’t age well.
I couldn’t say it better. What crock now.
Time for all three of them to go.
How ‘bout dem Cowboys? 🤦🏽♀️
Observations from an armchair quarterback here:
The offense play calling and execution was fair at best, it lacked ingenuity and surprise. The defense has lots of good players, but was hampered by Quinn’s conservative play call by insisting on soft zone coverages. I place responsibility for the loss on the defensive coaching staff, particularly Mr Quinn.
I can coach Cowboy take them to Super Bowl I’m 65 year old live in Dallas for 40 years . My Jimmy Johnson ,What is the problem with the Cowboys they got away from being a two dimensional offense down to one! Meaning what happens to a full back in offense ! Stop my running game Then open on passing attack! Defense Dan Quinn overrated , my defense stop run! ! And you look at Tampa Bay defense really good! Remember Defense wins championships Jerry Jones need to wake up is it going on too long
100% agree. I totally blame this loss on the defense. Our zone coverage is lacking. History keeps repeating itself, main common denominator is Quin. If we can’t cover the receivers go out and someone who can. This crap has been going on too long.
I think you let Quinn walk or trade him because this look likes Atlanta ( superbowl
The Packers bested the cowboys by playing a better game both offensively and defensively. Simple as that
They should both go find new gigs that would only help the Cowboys they both suck, Dax Prescott is about his own stats, and is not a Championship quarterback
I think they need to get rid of Prescott because every time they make the playoffs they fold
You notice that too?? It’s time for that loser to move on. Tired of getting fu**** over every freaking year by those clowns 🤡. I’m not a cowboy fan anymore after 42 years of being one. I’m sick of them and they bs!! Jerry shouldn’t pay them shit. I wouldn’t
ok lets start from the start he won games against weak teams gaints, jets, washington
he lost to all winning teams
49,josh allen
maimi,eagles
and arazonia
so what did he do nothing
i am a die heart cowboys fan
he ia no MVP never won a playoff
an JERRY gave him so much money, he didnt prove shit
we need a change
and mccathy needs togo and our DC needs to go
jerry should have taken sean peton
Amen Rudy! Exactly my thoughts. I’ve been a fan of Cowboys threw all the years from 1960 – win or lose, I still am for them but JJ has never done anything for the good of the Cowboys except when Jimmy Johnson coached after Landry. But that was short lived cause JJones couldn’t have it his way and JJohnson got tired of him! Always had to tell Johnson what to do!! That’s been Jones’ MO for years. He is a carbon copy of Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders!! He did same thing and Raiders would get has beens after Kenny S. Cowboys the same thing. JJ brought in has been coaches and benched some would be QB’s to show off some one that froze in Play offs. Last night I saw JJ turn his chair around so we couldn’t see his face when at half-time it was 27-6!! Really???? And soft zone coverage leaving wide open receivers for Packers??? How absurd!!! No wonder Packers could send in their bench team to finish the game! Game was over before it began!!
I’m no coach but I’ve watched the Cowboys for years, me being 52, I can tell you it’s not the coaching… all who keep saying that is NOT watching these games… if I was the coach I could show you better than tell you… the coach only calls the plays but the players run them. I’ve also seen players run plays that wasn’t called…it’s not the coach…if that’s the case what’s wrong with Tomlin, what’s wrong with Belichik .. nothing!!!! It’s the players… quit praising high priced players… Jordan Love is a rookie no guarantee millions… but he operated like he has the millions…I’m just saying it’s an easy fix…no praising of high profile players
How much is he worth now that his leadership led to the worst postseason defeat in Dallas History?
Jerry clearly don’t care about winning a superbowl until the fans stop buying tickets he won’t do anything to change any half wit can see dak chokes under pressure but like the players the fans won’t stick together neighther
I like how all you guys talk about Dak this or Dak that who else will come in and do better? Plus what changes did they make on Defense not one. For all of you who say Dak needs to go I say pick you a new team. If not deal with what Jerry Jones is doing because I think we all can agree Jerry Jones is to old to manage this team as a GM. When Jerry was the coach he was also the GM
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I’m also a die heart fan and Rudy you are 100% correct !
Dax Prescott is over paid over raided and needs to take his pick 6s somewhere else
Cut the coach,Dak, for sure,making to much money,
I do believe allot of there problems come from defense, they don’t stick to there man they leave free men uncovered so he gots the chance to have the ball thrown to ,,
Another overrated Cowboy get rid of that general manager Jones that the real problem.
Dak Stays, I go….
I’ve had it within clown!
HERE WE GOOO!!!
I’m offically denounced as a fan. After 42 years I’ve had enough!!!! Jerry Jones shouldn’t pay them
I’m offically denounced as a fan. After 42 years I’ve had enough!!!! Jerry Jones shouldn’t pay them and make Dak warm the bench for the remainder of his contract at a decreased salary. Very decreased salary
Dak Prescott should get paid $22 million a year until he can win 2 Superbowls. He owes the fans that much. Otherwise, the Dallas Cowboys should part ways with Dak Prescott and let Cooper Rush and Trey Lance fight for the starting QB position. If Dak takes a pay cut of $18 million a year, then the Dallas Cowboys can pay other players.