The future of Dak Prescott with the Dallas Cowboys looks uncertain as the quarterback is entering the final season of his contract. And thatâs why team owner Jerry Jones and fans will probably want to take into account Mike McCarthyâs recent comments about the 30-year-old.
Speaking to the media during the teamâs minicamp on Wednesday, McCarthy made it clear Prescott is in the best form heâs seen in years, claiming the quarterback is doing much better than in previous offseason programs.
âI think Dak is having his best offseason program that weâve had,â McCarthy said, as quoted by Pro Football Talk. âThis atmosphere that weâve practiced in with the quarterback and receivers has really hit the mark. Iâve been very impressed with the quality of work. . . . With the quarterback, when the connection is there in the perimeter realm â and thatâs been the majority of our physical activity â the connection is better. The receivers are playing with more urgency, more reps. The timing is better. The real test will be when we get to training camp.â
McCarthyâs comments are certainly interesting if we take into consideration that Prescott may have his future as the Cowboys QB1 on the line in 2024. At this point, it looks like the team will evaluate his performance this year before making a decision.
Dak Prescott #4 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys fist bump during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Prescott echoes coach McCarthyâs sentiments
Jerry Jones didnât look concerned about Prescottâs situation earlier this year, while Dak warned his mentality hasnât changed ahead of the new season. In the meantime, the quarterback is feeling good in the preseason workouts.
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âThe growth in my play and the jump Iâm making is the second year in his offense as well, being more comfortable with the footwork,â Prescott said. âThe receivers around me, their second year in it, theyâre more comfortable, theyâre more confident. Things are just faster off the line from the huddle through the play to the scramble drill when it doesnât work, we are truly understanding, everybody understands, I guess. It just makes the communication, my approach and allowing me to play with more confidence.â
At 30, Prescott is heading into a crucial season in his career as his ability to succeed will be put to test. His preparation is giving McCarthy reasons for optimism, but only time will tell whether Prescott lives up to those expectations when it matters the most.
