According to Jon Machota, offensive lineman Tyler Guyton revealed that Prescott has started referring to the Cowboys’ offense as GOTI, which stands for “The Greatest Offense There Is.”

The nickname quickly generated discussion across the NFL, with many questioning whether Prescott is showing confidence, or simply getting ahead of himself before the season starts.

Dak Prescott explains why he created GOTI

After the nickname became public, Nick Harris shared Dak Prescott’s explanation behind the idea. The Cowboys quarterback said: “We were close to some historic things last year. And when you have the guys on the offense, why can’t we be? Let’s be the Greatest Offense There Is. You’ve heard of the Greatest Show On Turf and all of the other nicknames. We take pride in it, and it’s the way we’ve been practicing.”

Prescott clearly believes the Cowboys have the talent to become one of the league’s most explosive offenses and wants his teammates to embrace that mentality heading into the season.

Can the Cowboys really become the NFL’s best offense?

The Dallas Cowboys certainly have the personnel to support Prescott’s confidence. They enter 2026 with an impressive group led by CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson, while Javonte Williams provides stability to a running game that proved reliable throughout the 2025 season.

Still, the competition around the NFL is fierce. Teams like the Los Angeles Rams, featuring Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams, as well as the Cincinnati Bengals, led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, also have offenses capable of claiming that title.

Whether GOTI becomes reality or simply another memorable preseason slogan will ultimately be decided once the regular season begins. However, Dak Prescott isn’t afraid.

No player carries more of that responsibility than quarterback Dak Prescott. The franchise signal-caller has heard every criticism throughout his career, but entering his 11th NFL season, he isn’t backing away from the expectations. In fact, he welcomes them.

The conversation intensified after Prescott arrived at Cowboys training camp wearing a Super Bowl XXX T-shirt, which many interpreted as a message to his teammates. Rather than dismissing the speculation, Prescott admitted the shirt reflected exactly what is on his mind: bringing another championship back to Dallas.

Dak Prescott embraces Super Bowl expectations

Asked about the pressure surrounding the Cowboys ahead of the 2026 NFL season, Dak Prescott made it clear that he has no intention of lowering expectations.

“We want stuff in life a lot of times, but then when people start talking about it, you kind of hesitate. ‘Should I say that if they’re going to hold me to it?’ Absolutely. Playing in this organization, being in it 10 years, going into year 11, I’m not going to shy away from it. When you don’t have it, it sucks when you don’t get to play for it. When you’re watching other teams play in the playoffs, there’s nothing worse than that. And so, yeah, I said I’d be the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys when I was 6 years old and said I’d be in the NFL, and I got here.”

Prescott isn’t afraid of “Super Bowl or bust”

The veteran quarterback also explained why he has no problem being judged by championship standards. “A lot of things in my life, I said I’d do and I did it. So, why shy away from that now? Why shy away from asking people to hold me to the same standard that I believe that I can accomplish and this team can accomplish?”

For Prescott, wearing the Super Bowl XXX shirt wasn’t simply about honoring the Cowboys’ past. It was a reminder of the standard they’re chasing and the responsibility he accepts as the team’s leader.

With stars such as CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses around him, Prescott believes the Cowboys have everything necessary to end the franchise’s championship drought. Now, the challenge is proving it on the field.

“I just think the focus is in the right place,” Prescott said via ESPN’s Todd Archer. “It’s the Cowboys, right? Quiet, I don’t know if that’s ever the right word, but the focus is in the right place. Everyone has channeled for the same goal: To get better 1% each and every day.

“And I think from the free-agent signings and the guys we brought in, the vets, George obviously showing up excited to play on the tag, we can all focus on winning and what we need to be focused on.“

Prescott knows that the main goal is reaching the Super Bowl. From this point forward, the Cowboys will have to give everything they have starting in Week 1 to achieve it, or once again fall short in the attempt.

A 2025 season worthy of Prescott

Dak Prescott delivered a high-caliber 2025 campaign, spearheading a potent Dallas Cowboys attack with 4,552 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions. Despite putting up Pro Bowl-caliber numbers and driving one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, Prescott’s stellar individual stats weren’t quite enough to carry the team all the way.

The beginning of a new dream

July 28 is the scheduled date for both rookies and veterans to report to the Marriott Residence Inn in Oxnard, California, to begin the toughest stage of preparation. Brian Schottenheimer will be in charge of the team for the second consecutive year, as he looks to turn America’s Team into a true contender in the NFC East.

Dallas’ first challenges

Looking to get off to a strong start next season, these will be the first five games for the Dallas Cowboys in what lies ahead:

• Week 1, at New York Giants
• Week 2, vs Washington Commanders
• Week 3, vs Baltimore Ravens
• Week 4, at Houston Texans
• Week 5, vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A few days after head coach Brian Schottenheimer publicly stated his goal to end the 2026 season in Inglewood, California at Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, Prescott echoed those sentiments. The quarterback emphasized that he is relentlessly chasing a championship, noting that for Dallas, it is “Super Bowl or bust” every year.

“Shoot yeah, that’s what’s left for me,” Dak Prescott told reporters on Friday on aiming to win the Super Bowl. “And that’s always been my mindset, you know. That’s the one thing I truly love about the Cowboys organization and the fanbase is it’s that or nothing.

“That’s what being a competitor is, if that’s not how you’re wired, if that’s not how you think, whether you’re a fan, whether you’re a player, whether you’re a coach, then I think you’re in the wrong business, and, honestly, I don’t want you on my team. I love those expectations.”

Ending the three-decade drought

It has been 30 years since the Cowboys last hoisted the Lombardi Trophy following the 1995 season. A three-decade championship drought falls far short of expectations for one of the NFL’s premier franchises, a fact the locker room recognizes.

Following the departure of Micah Parsons during the previous offseason, the defense lacked its premier playmaker and emotional leader. While the defensive unit was not entirely without talent, it fell short of the standard set during Parsons’ tenure.

As for the offense, Prescott enters the 2026 campaign under significant spotlight. As the second-highest paid quarterback in the league, individual statistical success is no longer enough—his legacy will ultimately be defined by whether he can deliver a Super Bowl title to Dallas.

“He signed the franchise tag, $27 million. Hasn’t really been a fixture in the building, kind of stayed away a little bit but I’m told he has worked with Dak Prescott this offseason offsite,” the insider said on ESPN’s Sportscenter.

“Loves being a Cowboy, loves a long-term deal more. They weren’t able to get one, but they’re hopeful down the road they can work it out. But I don’t expect a holdout at this point, should be locked in for the Cowboys in 2026.”

What is Pickens’ current contract situation?

George Pickens officially signed his $27.3 million non-exclusive franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, securing his roster spot for the 2026 season. This intriguing deal ensures Dallas retains its star wide receiver while both sides continue working toward a long-term contract extension before the mid-July deadline.

By signing the tag early, Pickens avoids any offseason holdout, fully committing to the team’s upcoming program and keeping Dak Prescott’s top deep threat locked in for another championship run.

The numbers tempting the Cowboys into a long-term deal

George Pickens absolute breakout in 2025—hauling in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and 9 touchdowns—proved he has become Dak Prescott’s most explosive and reliable top target in Dallas. Averaging a stellar 15.4 yards per catch and earning his first Pro Bowl selection, Pickens established himself as an elite, week-winning weapon who can carry the passing offense.

These numbers provide more than enough leverage for both sides to move past the temporary franchise tag and secure a massive, long-term deal.

A fearsome receiving corps for Dallas

While Pickens has emerged as one of the main offensive leaders of this team, the truth is that America’s Team have more than enough reasons to be dangerous. CeeDee Lamb, Ryan Flournoy, and recently arrived Marquez Valdes-Scantling are some of the names Dak Prescott can rely on through the air.

Jon Machota, the insider who usually stays up to date with everything happening in America’s Team, revealed on X a conversation with Jake Ferguson, in which he warns opponents about the ferocity of this unit on the team.

“Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson says Dallas has only “barely scratched the surface” of who they can be on offense,” Machota said. “He also said this is the best talent he’s seen in the Cowboys’ tight end room.”

There are five names Dak Prescott can rely on to do damage to opponents moving forward: Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Princeton Fant, and finally Michael Trigg.

Prescott has been able to take advantage of his TEs

During the 2025 NFL season, Dak Prescott and Jake Ferguson continued to anchor the Dallas Cowboys‘ aerial attack with highly productive campaigns. Prescott finished near the top of the league by throwing for 4,552 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, completing 67.3% of his passes.

A significant portion of that success went through Ferguson, who earned a Pro Bowl nod after hauling in 82 receptions for 600 yards and 3 touchdowns. Heading into the new season, the duo will look to improve upon these numbers by turning their yardage into higher scoring efficiency—specifically targeting more consistency in the red zone to elevate Ferguson’s touchdown totals and carrying a more balanced offensive load to push past last year’s mediocre team finish.

Will Schottenheimer unlock the tight ends in Dallas this season?

Brian Schottenheimer might heavily emphasize his tight ends to set the tone for his entire offensive system. Rooted in a physical, run-first philosophy, his game plan relies on multi-tight end sets to establish a dominant ground game, which naturally sucks in the defense and unlocks highly efficient, explosive play-action targets down the seam.

“I’m excited. Playing in my first international game, going into my 11th season, I would’ve thought we would’ve had one by now,” he said via the team’s official website. “But it’s all good. The travel will be tough, but international games are part of growing this game. It’s something we’ll manage. We have to take care of our bodies.“

For the first time in NFL history, Rio de Janeiro will host a regular season game. Brazil have hosted games on two previous occasions; however, those matchups were played in the city of Sao Paulo.

The Dallas Cowboys will travel to South America to face none other than the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup that could very well be a potential Super Bowl preview. Can they ultimately get it done?

A long trip for the Dallas Cowboys

Arlington to Rio de Janeiro seems like a long journey. The demands this team will face could be balanced out by a key factor, according to Dak Prescott: proper rest.

“For us, we have to make sure we get some good sleep on the plane,” the QB said, referring to the expected 10-hour flight. “I think that’s one of the biggest keys. Sleeping on a plane hasn’t ever been too difficult for me. Hopefully it doesn’t become an issue that week.

“We’ll just manage. We’ve done it before with Thanksgiving week, just not with travel like this. Other teams have, though. It’s not new. They’re doing everything they can to make sure we have the best plan and resources for recovery. I’m looking forward to it.”

The Dallas travel schedule

The Dallas Cowboys face a demanding travel schedule for the 2026 NFL season, featuring critical divisional road trips to New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. Beyond their NFC East rivals, the Cowboys will also hit the road for major matchups across the country, visiting Houston, Green Bay, and Indianapolis, alongside extensive West Coast swings to square off against Seattle and Los Angeles.

Cowboys’ regular season full schedule

• Week 1: at New York Giants
• Week 2: vs Washington Commanders
• Week 3: vs Baltimore Ravens
• Week 4: at Houston Texans
• Week 5: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 6: at Green Bay Packers
• Week 7: at Philadelphia Eagles
• Week 8: vs Arizona Cardinals
• Week 9: at Indianapolis Colts
• Week 10: vs San Francisco 49ers
• Week 11: vs Tennessee Titans
• Week 12: vs Philadelphia Eagles
• Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks
• Week 14: Bye Week
• Week 15: at Los Angeles Rams
• Week 16: vs Jacksonville Jaguars
• Week 17: vs New York Giants
• Week 18: at Washington Commanders

Earlier when it was announced that Pickens would be tagged, Dak Prescott told him to “bet on himself.” Now, Prescott spoke via the team’s website and said, “The guy that I know George is, obviously he signed the tag, so when he has to be there and ready to play, he’s going to be there. He’s a hell of a talent. We’ve thrown this offseason, so I’m comfortable with where he’s at and I’m excited for when he can get in the building and get rolling.”

To be fair, the first season where Pickens and Prescott played together was one to remember. The connection between them was very natural and incredibly effective. For the Cowboys‘ sake, they hope this year will be the same.

Pickens was arguably the Cowboys’ WR1 in 2025

Last season was Pickens’ first as a Cowboy and he delivered and then some. Dak Prescott led the NFL with 404 completions, and 93 of them were receptions by Pickens, who racked up 1429 yards with nine touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro.

For instance, CeeDee Lamb, who is on paper the team’s WR1, had 1077 yards and three touchdowns on 75 catches. Hence, Pickens outplayed him in every single statistic. Also Lamb had eight drops last season, Pickens had only four.

The Cowboys have made moves to fight for a playoff berth

At least for this season the offense will be a high-octane one, with Pickens, Lamb, and tight end Jake Ferguson as the weapons for Dak Prescott, as well as running back Javonte Williams bringing a running threat.

The defensive line will be a tough one to beat with Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary, and Kenny Clark. Not to mention, they drafted Malachi Lawrence to help out. The secondary has names like Caleb Downs, Cobie Durant, Malik Hooker, DaRon Bland, and plenty more. The roster is very good.

According to insider Tom Pelissero via his X account, the two-time Super Bowl champion is joining America’s Team on a one-year contract. Valdes-Scantling joins a receiving corps that already features the experience and talent of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.

Now it remains to be seen what will happen from here on out with the veteran quarterback in Steel City. Will Rodgers return for another year seeking revenge, or will he instead choose to continue his career elsewhere?

The second stint of Rodgers and Valdes-Scantling has come to an end

During their time together with the Green Bay Packers (2018–2021), Aaron Rodgers and Marquez Valdes-Scantling established a potent deep-threat connection, with MVS hauling in 123 receptions for 2,153 yards and 13 touchdowns from the four-time MVP. Their chemistry peaked in 2020, when Valdes-Scantling led the NFL with an explosive 20.9 yards per reception.

Fast forward to their reunion with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, Rodgers managed to throw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions across 16 games. While Valdes-Scantling’s role was more limited during this second stint—recording just 14 catches for 120 yards and one touchdown in 10 appearances—his presence provided a familiar veteran target for Rodgers as they navigated a transition year in the AFC North.

The weapons available to Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott will have a versatile set of weapons for the 2026 season, as Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins a deep rotation headlined by superstar CeeDee Lamb and second-year breakout Ryan Flournoy.

While MVS adds much-needed speed to the perimeter, the surplus of talent in the wide receiver room could signal a George Pickens trade, especially as the Cowboys weigh the cost of Pickens’ $27.3 million franchise tag against long-term roster stability.

With these options at his disposal, Prescott is well-positioned to command a high-octane offense that blends veteran experience with explosive youth:

Pickens, acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, delivered an outstanding campaign in what was the final year of his rookie deal. With his production surging and his role firmly established in the offense, he is now seeking a multi-year extension worth around $35 million per season, aiming to become one of the highest-paid receivers in the league.

For now, the Cowboys have taken a different route. They opted to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on Pickens rather than finalize a long-term deal, a move that has only intensified speculation about his future. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, executive vice president Stephen Jones said: “We’ve had no one call with interest in George Pickens.”

Could Cowboys trade George Pickens?

Despite Jones’ comments, trade rumors have not gone away. When a player of Pickens’ caliber is involved in a contract dispute, interest can develop quickly, especially if other teams believe the situation could escalate.

At the same time, the franchise tag creates a complicated dynamic. It gives Dallas short-term control, but it does not resolve the long-term question. If negotiations stall or tensions rise, the possibility of a trade could resurface, even if no offers have materialized yet. That’s what happened with the Steelers.

For the Cowboys, this is about balance. Keeping a high-level weapon for Prescott is crucial, but so is managing the salary cap and avoiding a deal that could limit future flexibility. How they handle Pickens in the coming months may define not just his future, but the direction of the offense moving forward.

“We’re just working, no different than I have any offseason,” the quarterback said during the Children’s Cancer Fund anniversary gala, via video from Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “Obviously, first real offseason with George being a part of it, and he’s showed up and been active, has looked great. So super excited, leaving all that, those contract talks and that off to the front office.”

Cowboys haven’t kicked off their voluntary offseason program yet. However, for the wide receiver to take part, he would need to either sign the franchise tag—worth $27.298 million for one season—or agree to a participation deal, which is not expected to happen.

A lethal duo in Dallas

The connection between Dak Prescott and George Pickens became the centerpiece of the Dallas Cowboys’ high-powered aerial attack last season. Prescott orchestrated a prolific campaign, finishing the season with 4,552 passing yards and 30 touchdowns against only 10 interceptions, earning a 99.5 passer rating and a Pro Bowl selection.

His primary deep threat, George Pickens, thrived in his first year in Dallas, setting career highs across the board with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and 9 touchdowns. Averaging 15.4 yards per catch, Pickens provided the vertical explosive element Schottenheimer envisioned, helping the Cowboys maintain the NFL’s second-best offense and solidifying a dominant partnership that redefined the team’s offensive identity.

The Cowboys’ wide receiver corps

Beyond the options that George Pickens can give him in the offense, Dak Prescott also has other high-level targets, such as CeeDee Lamb.

The next NFL Draft in sight

The defense was undoubtedly one of the weak points of this team last season. Will they look to strengthen that area? These are the picks that Jerry Jones and company will soon have at their disposal.

• Round 1: No. 12
• Round 1: No. 20
• Round 3: No. 92
• Round 4: No. 112
• Round 5: No. 152
• Round 5: No. 177
• Round 5: No. 180
• Round 7: No. 218