With the Dallas Cowboys securing a contract extension for CeeDee Lamb, the spotlight has shifted to Dak Prescott, whose situation needed resolution. Both Lamb and Prescott were due for financial upgrades, but the Cowboys initially hesitated to offer Prescott the standard quarterback salary.
Finally, Dallas agreed to a substantial four-year, $240 million deal for Prescott, marking him as the highest-paid player in NFL history. This agreement extends his tenure with the team and underscores the team’s commitment, despite his underwhelming playoff performance.
The staggering amount of guaranteed money has sparked controversy among fans, and commentator Skip Bayless expressed his frustration on his personal X account. Bayless highlighted Prescott’s playoff struggles, noting his 2-5 record and recent string of losses.
He criticized team owner Jerry Jones for making Prescott the highest-paid player despite these setbacks and lamented the team’s long absence from the NFC Championship game. “Jerry Jones just made a QB who has stunk in 3 straight playoff losses – who is 2-5 in playoff games – the highest paid player in NFL history. This is why Jerry’s Dallas Cowboys have not even made it to an NFC Championship game in going on 30 years. Now I’m … STUCK WITH DAK,” Bayless posted.
While Bayless’s comments may seem harsh, they reflect broader concerns about Prescott’s ability to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl. The team had few alternatives and is now placing its bets on Prescott’s ability to live up to this lucrative contract. Prescott’s first opportunity to validate the investment will come in the opening game of the season against the Cleveland Browns, which promises to be a formidable challenge.