Blogging The Boys 4 hours ago
Dak Prescott appears to be on the path to recovery
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The latest health update on Dak Prescott. It has been a very long time since we saw Dak Prescott play football for the Dallas Cowboys. Week 5 of the 2020 season feels like so long ago. Since then we have seen Andy Dalton, Ben DiNucci, and Garrett Gilbert all command what many thought would be one of the best offenses in the National Football League. At times it was alright, other moments were worth forgetting. The status of Dak Prescott has been one of great intrigue this offseason as it is the third in a row in which he and the Cowboys can...
Blogging The Boys 8 hours ago
Cowboys news: Quarterbacks are starting to exert their power in the NFL unlike they have previously
Photo by Ronald Martinez/ The Cowboys news... just for you. How the NBA is affecting the NFL QB market, what it means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys - Calvin Watkins, DMN Are the quarterbacks ushering in a new era of “player power” in the NFL? So if you thought LeBron James, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard asserted power in the NBA with player movement, welcome to the NFL’s version with quarterbacks. “The NBA has a tradition of superstars planning their next stops through their own volition,” said agent Leigh Steinberg, who represents Kansas City...
Blogging The Boys 22 hours ago
The Cowboys, Dak Prescott, and the winter of quarterback discontent
Things are strange in a lot of NFL cities. | Photo by Mitchell Leff/ It is an unprecedented year for quarterback drama in the league. It is not at all unusual to have an NFL team and their star player in hard negotiations over a new contract. There have certainly been times when a player has wanted to escape their current team. Trades are just another tool that are used to adjust rosters. Even the idea of using one to unload a player and the onerous cap burden he carries is not unprecedented. But to have all these things happening at once with multiple franchise...
Blogging The Boys Feb 26, 2021
In a hypothetical Dak Prescott vs. Russell Wilson debate for Cowboys QB, who ya got?
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Only one man can lead Cowboys nation next season. Which would you prefer? The Dallas Cowboys have certainly ingratiated themselves into a whirlwind of drama surrounding their primary signal-caller. Or – perhaps they haven’t. Perhaps the team has all of its figurative ducks in a row, and is just lying in wait for the right moment to pounce on their opportunity to ink pen to paper with Dak Prescott. Their current negation situation could be just that: Dallas – like a thief in the night, like a predator disguised in brush – may know all...
Blogging The Boys Feb 26, 2021
Deciding which of the Cowboys offensive free agents should return in 2021
Jumbo Joe is an overlooked decision for Dallas. | Photo by Jim McIsaac/ It’s about more than just Dak for the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys have a lot on their plate. While the NFL Draft is drawing a lot of attention already, they first have to navigate free agency. Most of the attention is on outside prospects for the team to sign, and of course that elephant in the room regarding their quarterback. But Dak Prescott is not the only one of their roster from last year to consider. Most of the decisions in that area are on the defense, but they have some calls they need...
Blogging The Boys Feb 26, 2021
Cowboys may have more leverage in the Dak Prescott negotiations than they are letting on
Photo by Joe Robbins/ Can Jerry Jones get a deal done this time? If you’re Jerry Jones, one thing you’ve got going for you, apart from the yacht, is tons of unsolicited advice you’re going to get on almost every topic imaginable, from the color of your team’s gameday pants all the way through what, if anything, you should pay your quarterback. Last week, ESPN’s Todd Archer proposed a face-saving contract compromise for Dak Prescott and Cowboys. Archer’s proposal gave both sides a bit of what they want: cap flexibility for the Cowboys, and an out for...
Blogging The Boys Feb 25, 2021
Cowboys 2021 free agents on defense represent an interesting question
Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Defense is at the center of conversation this offseason. Outside of reaching a long-term agreement with quarterback Dak Prescott, improving their defense is one of the Cowboys’ top priorities this offseason. Last season, even after losing their star quarterback, the Cowboys were held back by the pure incompetence of their defense. The Cowboys ranked near the bottom of the league in almost every defensive category. Their 29.6 points per game given up (fifth-worst) and 158.8 rushing yards per game (second-worst) were both very alarming...
Blogging The Boys Feb 25, 2021
Report: Jaylon Smith not among those who Dallas Cowboys are considering cutting to clear cap space
Photo by Abbie Parr/ Rumors are starting to trickle out about possible Cowboys roster moves. We have spoken a couple of times since this past weekend about how things should be happening in a predictably busy fashion for the Dallas Cowboys sometime soon. The Cowboys are readying to pay Dak Prescott, either by way of a long-term contract extension or the franchise tag. Somehow, some way, they are going to need to figure something out with Prescott. It is for this reason that we have been forecasting the restructuring of contracts and possible cap casualties for the...
Blogging The Boys Feb 25, 2021
Cowboys 2021 free agent battles: Blake Bell versus Noah Brown
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Which receiver/blocker would you keep for the Cowboys? Yes, the Cowboys have plenty of important free agents in the 2021 offseason. The biggest is, of course, Dak Prescott. On defense they have some higher-profile guys like Aldon Smith, Chidobe Awuzie and Xavier Woods to make decisions on. But let’s take a look at some of the lower-tier free agents that could or could not return to Dallas. Specifically, we’ll look at two offensive players who technically play different positions, but serve the team in a similar way. Noah Brown is a...
Blogging The Boys Feb 25, 2021
Cowboys news: Breaking down what it will take for the Cowboys to sign Dak Prescott long-term
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/ Plus, more news on America’s Team. Agent’s Take: Can Cowboys sign Dak Prescott long-term? Breaking down what it will take - Joel Corry, CBSSports.com Can the Cowboys finally get a deal done with their star quarterback? If so, here's what a potential deal could look like. Contract Length: The biggest sticking point in last year’s negotiations was length of contract. The Cowboys were insistent on a five year deal while Prescott only wanted to sign for four years. If representing Prescott, I would be adamant about only signing a three-year...
Blogging The Boys Feb 24, 2021
A lot is going to happen for the Cowboys in the next few days
It will be interesting to see what they do and don’t do with some player contracts, and Jaylon Smith is just one to watch. | Photo by Elsa/ A bunch of personnel moves and contract activity are coming in the NFL, and likely for the Cowboys. The Dak Prescott negotiations, or the lack thereof, has sucked the air out of the room for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s the main thing people are discussing. It is rather logical, of course, because what happens there has such an effect on everything else. Still, there is the whole rest of the team to think about. One thing that is...
Blogging The Boys Feb 24, 2021
Cowboys news: Conflicting reports about Dak Prescott contract negotiations
Photo by Tom Pennington/ The news you may have missed from Tuesday Dallas Cowboys optimistic about doing deal with Dak Prescott, no concerns about ankle - Clarence E Hill Jr., The Star Telegram On Tuesday, news broke that the Cowboys front office has had negotiations with Dak Prescott’s agent about getting a long-term contract ironed out. Apparently those negotiations left the team feeling optimistic about a deal getting done. According to a source, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones has had recent conversations with Prescott’s agent Todd France and both are of...
Blogging The Boys Feb 23, 2021
NFL teams reportedly believe it will take at least three first-round picks to acquire Russell Wilson
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Would you be willing to pay that? As we approach the end of February it is difficult to predict exactly how things are going to end up for the Dallas Cowboys at the quarterback position. The most obvious answer seems to be that the Cowboys would retain Dak Prescott which would involve coming to terms with him on a long-term contract. Considering that 2021 is the third offseason in a row in which the team and quarterback are attempting to find a middle ground, it is hardly a slam-dunk guarantee. Tuesday marks the opening of the window for NFL...
Blogging The Boys Feb 23, 2021
Two deadlines, two different situations: Examining who has leverage in the Dak Prescott contract saga
Photo by Tom Pennington/ With two different deadlines on the calendar, where does the leverage lie in the Dak contract negotiations? Here we sit a week past Valentine’s Day and Jerry Jones has yet to ask his beloved franchise quarterback Dak Prescott to “Be Mine.” The relationship between the owner of the Dallas Cowboys and his young quarterback continues to be burdened by the strain of unsuccessful contract negotiations that started 20 months ago. In fact, the two quarterbacks that did get monstrous extensions back then have since been dealt away by the team that...
Blogging The Boys Feb 23, 2021
Cowboys news: Tagging Dak Prescott twice and could Michael Gallup become trade bait
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Step right up and get your Tuesday Cowboys news here! Franchise Tag window opens Tuesday, will Prescott be tagged again? - Jim Nevarez, Cowboys Wire via Yahoo Sports Let’s hope the Cowboys can void this. Another week of the NFL offseason has begun and another week of speculating about the future of Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys seems to be ahead. With the NFL franchise tag window opening Tuesday, the Cowboys can officially place the tag on Prescott for a second season. It has been highly expected Dallas will do so by the March 9...
