Ex-NFL HC Urges Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to Ask for Trade to Falcons
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is being pushed to request a trade to the Atlanta Falcons in the most recent offseason responses.
Despite having just finished his finest season to date, Prescott is being advised to move from Dallas to Atlanta.
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday discussed why Prescott should want to get traded to
the Falcons on the January 24 episode of Get Up.
In order to set up Dak Prescott’s Falcons suggestion on Saturday, show host Mike Greenberg said that “no one has ever had
the leverage that Dak Prescott has” because of his contract.
“The Falcons of Atlanta.” Saturday says, “Go in there with the papers today.” “You’re quite talented.
Either Bill Belichick will take over as coach, or someone else will step in to make the necessary adjustments.
They have weapons on offence and strong defence, and you’re talking about a player who can command
that kind of intensity just by walking on the pitch.
Prescott’s deal gives him the final say on all trades and he also cannot be franchise tagged.
Owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys gave him a huge deal for a reason, but it could potentially haunt them.
Prescott Entering Final Year of Contract
After only counting as a $27 million cap hit or less in the first three years of his current deal, Prescott will register as a $59.5 million hit in 2024.
That’s a gargantuan number, but one that feels unlikely to last.
This is primarily because the Cowboys have expressed interest in extending Prescott.
A new contract extension would allow them to spread that money out, which is fully guaranteed.
The Cowboys will be in a difficult situation if they decide not to extend Prescott this offseason.
As things are, they are already expected to be $11 million over the cap.
Not only will managing the team be challenging, but Prescott will have the opportunity to explore free agency in the upcoming summer.
Regarding Dak, the Cowboys have been nothing but supportive this season.
It also doesn’t hurt that he had what was perhaps his best season after his worst one.
One of the main topics of discussion during the summer will be whether or if that results in an extension.
Cowboys QB’s Brother Tells Him to Leave Dallas
Besides Saturday, there’s been plenty of other names telling Prescott to ask for a trade.
Of all the names, Prescott’s brother, Tad, telling his brother to make a move might be the most interesting.
As Heavy’s Jonathan Adams covered on January 20, Tad Prescott is done with the drama.
However, he also knows Prescott would prefer to stay in Dallas rather than leave.
“Cowboy fans why continue to DM me TRUST ME, if I could get @dak to leave Dallas I would,” Tad said on X.
“I too want him out of Dallas. The city and organization have been great to he and our family, but done with
drama and the so called fans, but he loves this team, and wants to bring it rings.”
Dak Prescott has not commented on his brother’s take at the time of writing.
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