The Dallas Cowboys still have yet to secure quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term deal after negotiations seemingly stalled out. Fortunately, Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is optimistic that a deal will get done.

Smith is all too familiar with the dynamic of working out a lucrative extension with the Cowboys. He said during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan that he is confident that both sides will be able to come to terms, via Mike Fisher of SI.com:

“I believe he will get it done, and I believe the Cowboys will get it done,” the the Hall-of-Fame running back said. “Because we don't have room to be playing games or playing Chicken.”

Smith added that he is well aware of Prescott's desire to take advantage of the leverage he has:

“If you understand the business of leverage, when you have leverage then you try to set the rules,” Smith said. “And the only way you fight leverage is you fight it by establishing your ground. … I think at some point this stuff will subside …”

Dak is not worried whether or not he's going to get signed … I'm not even concerned.”

Reports indicate that Dallas is preparing a five-year deal that would pay him $35 million each season while including upwards of $106 million in guarantees. However, it appears Prescott's camp is looking for a four-year deal instead. He has already been hit with the franchise tag that is set to pay him $31.409 million for the 2020 campaign.

The deadline to get a long-term deal done is July 15 or they will be forced to move forward with the franchise tag. Prescott has seemingly opted to take a patient approach and may be willing to play on the tag if negotiations ultimately fall through before then.

Smith's power-play came to an end when the Cowboys made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history following an 0-2 start to the 1993 NFL season. Fortunately, he is optimistic that Prescott's situation will be taken care of in a more efficient manner.