The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott are making “Blow It Up!” noises about their lack of a long-term commitment to one another, and there is logic, at least, in this: If owner Jerry Jones’ Cowboys aren’t planning on signing the MVP QB to an extension in advance of Dak becoming a free agent in spring 2025 – at which point he can leave, netting Dallas nothing in return …
Why not net something for him now? Why not trade Prescott now?
There are obvious obstacles here. Such a move would, for instance … 1) likely ruin the 2024 season, 2) need to be approved by Dak due to his trade-veto clause, 3) likely require a team to add Prescott while also forging for him a new contract at maybe $60 million per year … and that’s just a sampling.
But for the sake of argument: Let’s say Dallas finds a suitor. And Dak likes the idea. What does recent history say could be netted by the Cowboys? And does recent history apply to Prescott and his situation?
Also worth mentioning is that Stafford eventually got $130 million guaranteed, Wilson $161 million guaranteed and Watson $230 million guaranteed.
A cautionary note for the potential bidder . All of it worked out for the Rams. Not so much for the Browns (yet) or the Broncos. The sellers? The Lions, Texans and Seahawks all seem in fine shape after having said goodbye. So, we can suggest that maybe Dallas post-Dak would be in good shape, roster-wise …
But … in the case of Dak, and in the present climate, is there a match? A team that wants him, wants to pay him $60 million APY, and wants to give up two first-round picks, or three first-round picks? We discuss all of this in the Fish Report as we check in from inside The Star … and invite you to join us!
