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The decision whether to pay franchise quarterback Dak Prescott or not has been an issue for the Dallas Cowboys all offseason. If they do decide to pay the two-time Pro Bowler, another question arises: how much?
Either way, the contract of Prescott has become a big story for the Cowboys franchise, and the front office knows the importance of the decision ahead of them.
“Dak, obviously, is the elephant in the room,’’ Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News on Wednesday. “Everyone knows it. We’ve just got to keep grinding.’’
Rather than signing their quarterback, the Cowboys have prioritized re-signing their other offensive stars. Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliot signed a six-year, $90 million contract this September, while wide receiver Amari Cooper agreed to a five-year, $100 million deal with Dallas.
As for Dak Prescott, the former Mississippi State star completed 65.1 percent of his passes for a career-high 4,902 yards, 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Prescott also added an additional 277 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Despite his career year, the Cowboys went just 8-8 last season. Nonetheless, Dallas has reportedly offered the 26-year-old QB a deal that would surpass Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's deal which pays him more than $35 million per season.
The sides, though, have yet to agree on the structure, size of the guarantee and the length of the deal, according to Moore. They face a July 15 deadline to complete a long-term deal.
The Cowboys also signed former Cincinnati Bengals QB and three-time Pro Bowler Andy Dalton to serve as Prescott's backup in Dallas
