Cowboys QB Dak Prescott issues big statement about Brian Schottenheimer ahead of 2025 NFL season

Dak Prescott has unfinished business since entering the NFL — namely, leading the Dallas Cowboys back to the Super Bowl. After several failed runs, Prescott now dreams of finally achieving that goal with new head coach Brian Schottenheimer at the helm as they prepare for what’s next.

Following Mike McCarthy’s departure as head coach, former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer stepped in to take the reins. For Dak Prescott — one of the franchise’s most prominent leaders — this new chapter presents an exciting challenge, and he’s embracing it with enthusiasm.

“Just excitement,” Prescott said to the press. “I’ve known Schotty. He’s been there the last three years, first year being a consultant, that it’s not any monumental conversations that needed to happen, but his direction and the way he sees this offense going, the way he sees this team knowing, it’s clear throughout the team with the guys, with the men he’s hired as coaches, the way he’s got this whole building on the same page. Just excited for this chapter under him.”

Can they achieve their ultimate goal and get the Cowboys back on track? Only they — and their teammates — truly know the answer. All that remains now is for the ball to start rolling. Once Week 1 kicks off, we’ll begin to see whether the synergy between the new staff and the roster translates into results on the field.

Prescott’s road to recovery

America’s Team didn’t just struggle on the field last season — they also faced serious setbacks on the injury front. Dak Prescott was no exception, missing a significant portion of the campaign due to a serious hamstring injury. Now, with his sights set firmly on the future, the veteran quarterback made a bold admission regarding his recovery and return to lead Jerry Jones’ Cowboys back into contention.

“If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that,” Prescott said at Friday’s 35th annual Children’s Cancer Fund gala, via the team website. “It’s about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times, 20 [games], whatever we get to when the time’s right.”

He also added: “I’m getting close to where I want to be, I don’t want to put a percentage on it. I know we’ve got team activities coming up, imagine myself being involved in some sort if not all. “Then again I just understand my age, what I’ve had, what I’ve went through, it’s about being my best in the fall. So I’m not rushing anything, but I’m where I want to be.”