America’s Team has disappointed beyond comprehension since their dominance in the 1990’s. The Dallas Cowboys are at risk of losing the mantle, despite having a very talent-ridden roster. I’m not here to discuss the problem but to tell you why Dak Prescott is NOT the problem.
Do Ya Like Stats?
Dak Prescott is a statistical specimen. His efficiency and production are often overlooked, even though very few signal callers in history can match his dominance. Below is a chart comparing the last 45 games of Dak Prescott’s and Patrick Mahomes’ careers.
What you’ll notice is that these two are very evenly matched. Dak Prescott, the man who gets the blame for Dallas’ playoff woes, has a very comparable stat line to an all-time great.
| Patrick Mahomes | Dak Prescott | |
| Completion Percentage | 66.2% | 68.1% |
| Passing Yards | 12,782 | 11,825 |
| Passing Touchdowns | 89 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 34 |
| Wins | 34 | 31 |
Of course this does not tell the story. You and I both would choose Patrick Mahomes and not think twice. Plus Mahomes has a lot more hardware to back up his case for greatness. However, we can agree that a franchise’s problem does not produce at this level.
The Spotlight is Hot
When you play for the Dallas Cowboys, the fans expect nothing less than Super Bowls. It is completely unrealistic yet it is somehow the standard. The easy scapegoat for a fan base is the quarterback. Just like when gas prices go up and we all blame the President. Dak Prescott may not be Tom Brady in the playoffs, but his defense let up 48 points in last year’s meltdown against Green Bay. Winning the Super Bowl takes 60 minutes of execution from all units of the team.
Time Will Tell
Dak Prescott is due for a contract extension and will reset the quarterback market. The question is, though, will this contract come from Dallas? Fans want him gone if this year goes awry, but if they let him walk they can kiss their esteemed title of “America’s Team” goodbye. We are seeing teams fork up huge contracts for their quarterbacks because the disparity between guys like Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Joe Burrow and the next level of talent is insurmountable. If the Cowboys part ways with #4, I wish them luck in finding another quarterback as talented as the man at the helm.
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