Dak Prescott looking for a contract ‘right behind Patrick Mahomes’

The Dak and Dallas contract merry go ‘spherical continues.

One of many main subjects of debate this NFL offseason – similar to each NFL offseason in latest reminiscence – has been the negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott, as the 2 sides look to lock in a long-term deal.

Prescott’s camp believes he’s value top-market worth, whereas the Cowboys clearly aren’t shopping for in, contemplating that is the third consecutive offseason the place the edges have been at odds, and the ultimate season earlier than Prescott hits free company.

And early this week, we obtained one other replace from NFL Community reporter Jane Slater, who revealed that Prescott’s camp is looking for a contract that slots in proper behind Kanas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

That is fairly a steep asking value, contemplating Mahomes signed the largest contract in North American sports history again in July. 

However Mahomes, in three years as a starter, is already an NFL MVP, Tremendous Bowl MVP, and has taken Ok.C. to consecutive Tremendous Bowls, successful one in 2019.

Based mostly on the stark variations of their resume, Colin Cowherd stated Tuesday that Prescott is spiraling towards one other season taking part in underneath the franchise tag if his contract calls for aren’t tempered a minimum of just a little bit.

“If he sees himself as Mahomes cash class, perhaps that is why Jerry Jones might franchise him once more.”

Prescott shined brilliant as quickly as he hit the league, setting a number of rookie quarterback data en path to an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yr honor and 13-3 regular-season file, although they misplaced within the Divisional Spherical of the playoffs.

Since then, the Cowboys have but to achieve these heights once more, lacking the postseason in 2017, posting a .500 file in 2019, after which ending with a shedding file as Prescott went down with a extreme ankle damage within the fifth sport of the 2020 season (6-10).

Previous to exiting with the season-ending damage, Prescott posted a 1-3 file in video games he began and completed this previous season, and in his final 17 begins, Prescott is 6-11.

On the floor, Prescott on tempo to mild the league up final season, main the NFL in passing yards in Week 6, per week after he was injured (1,856).

Nevertheless, since his arrival, Dallas appears to be higher off when Prescott throws the ball much less.

In video games the place Prescott has a minimum of 30 go makes an attempt, the Cowboys are 23-25. When he throws the ball a minimum of 35 occasions, they’re 10-17, and if he reaches 40 or extra go makes an attempt, they’re 4-10.

In the meantime, when Prescott makes an attempt 30 or fewer passes, Dallas is 24-5, and they’re 13-1 when he makes an attempt 25 or fewer passes.

If Dallas is extra profitable when the ball is out of Prescott’s arms, naturally, his worth declines, and Cowherd spent a portion of Tuesday’s “The Herd” citing quarterbacks that he deemed each extra proficient and extra helpful.

“So should you have been paid based mostly in your expertise, and the way helpful you might be … there are 4 guys which might be Tier 1. They can sort of identify their value. There are one other 4 or 5 guys, perhaps extra proficient, however do not fairly really feel as helpful to the franchise. All people else is sort of Tier 3.”

Among the many QBs listed, Prescott ranks within the backside half in passing touchdowns per sport (1.5), interceptions per sport (0.6), passing yards per sport (255.6) and quarterback ranking (97.3).

Prescott sits tied for second to final in each passing touchdowns per sport and profession quarterback ranking among the many QBs listed by Cowherd.

All of the whereas, Prescott appears intent on looking for a deal someplace within the ballpark of $40-$44 million a yr.

One factor is for positive: Prescott shall be costly for the Cowboys subsequent season. 

If he’ll be costly past that’s nonetheless to be decided.

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