The media game is one of polarization and debate. No one wants to lose an argument, so everyone tries to have the last word, and a 10-minute TV show is born.
There's no better way to increase engagement than criticizing the Dallas Cowboys, especially the players they choose to play under center. Since 2016, quarterback Dak Prescott has been the focus of that criticism.
However, some former players appearing in the media have come to Prescott's defense because they know what it's like to be the target of criticism.
RGIII and Duck
On Tuesday, former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III stood by Prescott amid criticism of his playoff shortcomings and cultural issues that seem to permeate the walls of AT&T Stadium.
“The Dallas Cowboys can win the Super Bowl with Dak Prescott as quarterback,” Griffin said. “He was an MVP candidate for most of last season. Dak is not the problem. The culture that Jerry Jones has created is the first step to solving a problem is recognizing there is a problem. .”
Prescott doesn't take kindly to the cultural jabs thrown at him by the media, perhaps because of the role quarterbacks tend to play in establishing an invisible presence.
But Griffin's assessment is not necessarily wrong. It's easy to imagine the Cowboys benefiting from variance and winning a few extra games in the playoffs. Prescott certainly played well enough to get some wins.
The veteran, who is seeking a new contract extension, is just 2-5 in the playoffs, but has played better than his record suggests. Dallas has a number of holes to address at quarterback, especially since they haven't absolved themselves of blame for a humiliating loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2023.
When it comes to extension talks, some may start to imagine life without Prescott under center. While that is certainly more likely than it has been in years past, moving on from Prescott means finding a replacement, and too many franchises are constantly searching for a passer to match his talent. continuing.
Just ask the commanders in Washington. Before the injury that preceded that purgatory-long struggle, they probably thought Griffin was one of their own.
Similarly, even promising players can flare up, get injured, or ultimately disappoint, which is a reminder of how good the Cowboys currently are.
