Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a lot of critics and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin isn't quite sure why. One thing that Irvin thinks people overlook is just how much love Prescott has for the game, and he thinks that is one of the most important things that a franchise quarterback can possess.
“(People) don’t appreciate the charisma as a talent and gift,” Irvin told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. “It’s got to be the greatest talent in this business we don’t count. This is why Tom Brady has six rings. Rarely, rarely do you get the heart and soul of the football team at the quarterback position.
“Dak Prescott has that in him. I tell people: Stop it. Stop being a dummy here. It’s the ultimate gift a quarterback could have, especially in a world where the quarterback is so isolated and put on a pedestal.”
Irving also thinks that people who knock Prescott for his accuracy don't take into account the way the NFL has changed, and how important his mobility is. Prescott's completion percentage also took a big jump when the team traded for Amari Cooper and there is reason to believe that it will continue to rise again this year.
Irvin also points to his winning percentage so far in games he has started (he is 32-16) to a reason why he is special.
“It’s insane sometimes when I hear the analysis on Dak Prescott and this man has won as many games as he’s won,” Irvin said. “It’s like everyone’s looking for a reason not to believe, instead of opening their eyes for all the reasons they should believe.”
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