As a writer, this story has become by far the biggest story in Big “D” this off season. As a Giants, I hate to say the Dallas Cowboys did something right. After a three year stretch of playing “Chicken” to see who’d blink first, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys finally signed Dak Prescott to a long-term deal.
N.F.L inside reporter, Adam Schefter for ESPN has reported that a four-year, $160 Million dollar contract with a record breaking $66 Million dollar signing bonus has been agreed with both Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. The former 2016 fourth round pick Draft Pick out of Mississippi State University, deserves every bit of those coins. Compared to his Draft Mates; Jared Goff (Rams), Carson Wentz (Eagles), Paxton Lynch (Broncos), Christian Hackenberg (Jets), Jacoby Brissett (Patriots), Cody Kessler (Browns) and then came Dak Prescott.
He has flat out, played better than all of them. Goff (Jared) is now a Detroit Lion and Wentz (Carson) has been rejoined with Frank Reich in Indianapolis. Dak Prescott has been a constant bright spot since his early preseason debut performances back in 2016. Such a bright spot that Jerry Jones then, was happy to sit and Unhealthy Tony Romo, coming back from injury; to let the kid play. Now, with the price tag in hand, comes the expectation.
According to the reported deal, the length is four years guaranteed with two additional years as club options, so the deal doesn’t hurt the Cap space with the new collective bargaining agreement being up for renegotiations. Since Dak Prescott has stepped into the starting role, he has a 41-27 win loss record; thrown for over 17,000 yards; has 106 Touchdowns vs 40 Interceptions and a Q.B. rating of 97.3. He has been to the Pro Bowl twice in four years, won the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016. The only blemish you can argue against him, is he’s 1-2 in Postseason play.
Only one win less than his predecessor, Tony Romo. As a Giant fan, I thought I’d never see the day that I’d be happy for a Cowboy. I am utterly happy for Dak Prescott, especially after suffering from a season ending injury last year, that could’ve damaged his career permanently. Dak Prescott deserved what he got, hands down. The Dallas Cowboys Offense looked lost without him scoring over 20 points only four times in the next 11 weeks of the season. This club needs him as their Quarterback and Jerry Jones needs him to help stay relevant in the National Football League.
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