Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pitched as a ‘package deal’ for an NFC East rival.
He may be approaching his final season with the Dallas Cowboys and may be a top target for a division rival wanting to make a statement next offseason. Prescott is slated to become a free agency next offseason, assuming nothing changes with his deal. He’ll most likely earn a high salary and have many of suitors. Nick Wright of FS1 believes the New York Giants will make a move for Prescott and team him with Bill Belichick. “I think it is on the board that Dak Prescott and Bill Belichick are a package deal next season to the New York Giants,” Wright stated on “The Herd” on Tuesday, May 14. “Bill gets to return to the Giants; they get to grab the Cowboys’ quarterback and respond to the challenge.
“Everywhere Bill could go, it’s like, ‘Well, the job’s open, probably because they don’t have a quarterback.’ Bill’s already gone through that. I think Bill and Dak could go and you could remake an entire organization. … I think the New York Giants are a very viable option.”
Daniel Jones will be the Giants’ starter next season. Last summer, he agreed to a four-year, $160 million contract extension with New York. The Giants have a potential out next offseason, which would reduce the amount of dead cap space they would incur by cutting Jones.
Wright did not limit that option to only the Giants. He believes that the Belichick-Prescott package has the potential to resuscitate several struggling organizations. “By the way, the Giants aren’t the only team that could do that, but with Bill Belichick floating around, and Dak Prescott the best quarterback in forever to [potentially] hit true free agency,” Wright said, “[There is] the ability for any franchise, with the stroke of a check, remake the entire version of their team.” “Greatest coach ever, one of the best quarterbacks to ever leave through free agency [in his prime].”
Prescott recently completed his third Pro Bowl season. He amassed a career-high 4,516 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Prescott’s quarterback rating of 105.9 was the highest of his career. Belichick parted ways with the New England Patriots in January. He did not find work this offseason, but he does have a Hall of Fame resume that includes six Super Bowl appearances.
The Cowboys have talked a lot about an extension for Prescott but it appears that little is being done about it.
“Still a lot of work to be done and questions to be answered moving forward. We don’t know how this is going to play out. But we’re looking at the distinct possibility — being that he can’t be tagged — that Dak Prescott could become a free agent in March. Free to go wherever he wants,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on May 15. “Dallas and Dak have not made any noticeable progress towards a new deal.”
Prescott has stated that he is focused on the approaching season. He will let his future unfold after that. “I’m not going to state whether I fear being here or not. To be honest, I have no fear of either situation,” Prescott told The Athletic’s Jon Machota in April. “I love this game and like playing it. I enjoy working on myself as a player and with my teammates. Right now, I’m with the Dallas Cowboys, which is where I want to be, where I am, and where my emphasis is. And after the season, we’ll see where we are and what the future holds. If not, we’ll proceed from there.” Prescott and the Cowboys are projected to win 10.5 games next season.
Dallas has won 12 games each of the last three seasons.
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