The Dallas Cowboys have recently navigated a turbulent period with their quarterback situation, particularly concerning Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations. For a while, it seemed the team was prepared to let Prescott enter the 2024 NFL season without securing a new contract. Eventually, however, the Cowboys relented and signed him to a groundbreaking four-year, $240 million extension, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Although it seemed like a given that Prescott would land a substantial deal, the Cowboys were initially cautious about committing such a hefty sum to a quarterback without a Super Bowl win on his resume. In the end, both parties reached a consensus, removing one major distraction as the season began.
Quarterback controversies are a common theme in the NFL, and the Cowboys have certainly experienced their share. Recently, Drew Bledsoe, who finished his career with Dallas, aired grievances about his time playing alongside Tony Romo.
Bledsoe expressed frustration over Romo’s change in demeanor once he became the starting quarterback. According to Bledsoe, Romo, who initially was curious and eager to learn, started to project an air of self-assuredness, whereas Bledsoe contrasted this with Tom Brady’s continued humility and willingness to learn even after becoming a starter.
Bledsoe’s remarks reveal a sense of lingering resentment over how his stint with the Cowboys ended, overshadowed by Romo’s ascent. Despite Romo’s deep football knowledge, Bledsoe’s discontent suggests that unresolved issues from his tenure with the team still linger.