But Aikman pointed out that the failure against the Green Bay Packers was a team effort.
“I've benefited from the success of the team I was on in January, so I understand there are two sides to this coin,” Aikman said at the Children's Cancer Foundation charity event in Dallas. He spoke at the event. “But until we do it, there’s always the question of whether we can do it.
“I think last year will be the year that the organization and all of the players look back and realize what a real missed opportunity.”
The missed opportunity led owner and general manager Jerry Jones to say the Cowboys are “all in” for 2024, including head coach Mike McCarthy without a contract extension. That includes entering the season.
McCarthy is in the final year of a five-year contract and will look to repeat his regular-season success in the postseason.
“I think there were some guys over the last 20 years when they were the No. 1 seed, but the way they ended the year when they were the No. 2 seed, I thought they were going to finish No. 2. “NFC Championship Game,'' Aikman added. “I'm sure they thought the same thing. Nobody cares about my plans, but I didn't make any plans because I was going to go to San Francisco and watch that game.
“Yes, we missed opportunities and we don't know how many more we'll get. The criticism is real, and it's going to keep getting louder with every fall.” Since they were able to make it to the NFC Championship Game Because it takes a long time. ”
Prescott is also currently entering his contract year after having the best regular season of his career, but that could very well change at any time.
The Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro quarterback addressed the status of his contract negotiations with the Cowboys at the same event on Monday, saying he was “definitely confident” and that ultimately “it's going to happen.” “I will.” Aikman agrees that will happen, and doesn't think there should be any doubts about Prescott's future in Dallas.
“That's not true,” the Hall of Famer said. “I don't think so. … They have to make this deal, right? They have to free up money, so he's going to be here a while longer, and he should be.” He has proven that he can play at a high level.
“I know we've been underpowered as a team the last few years, but he's been a great player in this league and his best years are yet to come.”
