Prescott’s two interceptions in the first half against the Packers proved costly, as the Cowboys were left with too steep a mountain to climb in the second half. The quarterback’s horrendous first-half performance was only half the problem, as the defense couldn’t stop the Packers offense for three quarters.There have been suggestions for sweeping changes in Dallas. Franchise legend Danny White is among those, but he doesn’t believe Prescott should shoulder any blame for the Cowboys’ postseason failures. During an interview at the Davey O’Brien Legends Award in Fort Worth, he said,
White claimed blaming the quarterback was the easy way out. He pointed to Prescott’s stellar number during the 2023 season as proof of his claim that the team around him needs a massive upgrade for the Cowboys to be considered legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
Following the Dallas Cowboys’ season-ending loss, owner Jerry Jones did not make any radical changes to the roster or the coaching staff. However, a few days after his team’s morale-deflating loss, he made a vow, telling reporters:
Jones did not elaborate on his definition of “all-in,” but it likely meant that the Cowboys would load up on the best free agents and make trades that could upgrade positions on the roster that need a facelift.
While the Cowboys are going all-in in 2024, they want Prescott to stick around for the foreseeable future. Per reports, the team is willing to offer their quarterback a contract extension worth $60 million a year.
Jones agrees with Danny White. Making Dak Prescott the highest-paid player in the league is the ultimate vote of confidence in his ability to lead the team to the Super Bowl. He has failed to end their NFC championship Game appearance drought, but the franchise has faith that he can pull it off.
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