The Dallas Cowboys have maintained a low profile during the offseason, surprising many following their disappointing playoff defeat against the Packers.
Despite being the final team to engage in free agent signings, they have bid farewell to key players like Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, and Dorance Armstrong. Amidst this, one analyst has suggested another significant departure.
Dan Orlovsky, speaking on First Take, advocated for the Cowboys to part ways with Dak Prescott, citing unmet Super Bowl expectations coupled with insufficient support.
Orlovsky expressed his belief that a significant overhaul was warranted following the team’s disheartening loss to the Packers in the playoffs. This sentiment resonates with the disappointment of the playoff defeat and the consistent postseason shortcomings under the current regime.
Moreover, Orlovsky emphasized the challenge of replenishing talent lost in free agency due to Prescott’s hefty contract. Prescott, who is entering the final year of his four-year, $160 million deal signed in 2021, received public backing from owner Jerry Jones at the outset of the offseason.
Similarly, head coach Mike McCarthy, also in the final year of his contract, expressed support for Prescott.
Despite Prescott’s stellar performance last season, marked by a career-high 36 touchdowns and a completion rate of 69.5%, the playoffs ended in disappointment once more. The Cowboys suffered a heavy 48-32 defeat to the Packers, during which Prescott threw two interceptions in the first half, one of which led to a pick-six.
As Prescott enters the final year of his contract, the pressure mounts for him to elevate the team to new heights, potentially representing his last opportunity to lead the Dallas Cowboys to postseason success.
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