Most parties are still coming to terms with the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott's “mutual decision” not to enter into contract negotiations as he joins a team of head coaches in a “lame duck” year. That's where I am.
Dak has a monster cap hit of $55 million, and the Cowboys are severely limiting their ability to improve their roster by not extending Prescott, but that may have been the plan all along.
As it stands, Prescott will play on his new contract in 2024, which could very well come in the offseason, with Dak hitting the free agent market and the Cowboys looking for a new quarterback.
But could the Cowboys sniff out Prescott's influence without doing anything with Dak? How do you say that? Let's dive in.
The idea of Prescott leaving next offseason for nothing while swallowing his huge cap hit is the stuff of nightmares for Cowboys fans, but the organization will blame Dak's bluffing when it comes to negotiations. Or?
perhaps. But…if Prescott becomes a free agent in 2025, will there be a big market for him?
Let's take a look.
What will the Steelers do after this year's experiments with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? Is Sam Howell behind Geno Smith in the Seattle Seahawks' long-term plans? What about the Las Vegas Raiders or Denver Broncos? What if Will Levis doesn't work out in Tennessee? Could Dak “come home” to the Saints? What are the plans in Minnesota?
And the interesting thing is, if the New York Giants didn't draft a quarterback, how happy would they be to beat Dallas with Dak on their side?
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Therefore, there appears to be a strong candidate among the 31 NFL teams to move Prescott next offseason.
While the Cowboys appear to be heading toward a rebuild in 2025, the situation is far from ideal. If you're a Mike Fisher regular who's been saying this for weeks, you know this is nothing new. (See “Blast it!”)
Prescott will be betting on himself again in the 2024 season, and we can't blame him after last year's Pro Bowl performance that saw him finish second in MVP voting. …We believe he is seeking his 60 million APY.
What both Dallas and Dak need to work on before they can really move forward: Maybe his grass isn't always greener.
