Dak Prescott’s feeling the heat, and not from a blitzing defense. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is reportedly frustrated about his inability to help secure a contract extension for head coach Mike McCarthy. With McCarthy attempting to steer the Cowboys to playoff contention, Prescott’s helplessness hits differently — especially for a leader used to making game-changing plays.
Prescott has thrived at times under McCarthy’s system, and the bond between the QB and coach is strong, making this contract saga a personal one.
Dak Prescott Feels Helpless as Mike McCarthy’s Future Hangs in the Balance
Prescott might be sidelined, but his frustrations are running a two-minute drill. The Cowboys star QB, recovering from hamstring surgery, admitted he feels “helpless” watching head coach McCarthy navigate what could be his final contract.
“Your coach seems like he’s playing on his last contract, and [I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott confessed during a Yahoo Sports Zoom call.
And this isn’t just locker room lip service — Prescott doubled down, saying, “I believe in him wholeheartedly.”
Here’s the kicker: McCarthy’s got five guaranteed games left, and his résumé includes three straight 12-win seasons (2021-2023). Not bad, right? However, postseason success has been hard to come by in recent seasons. The Cowboys haven’t seen an NFC Championship Game (let alone the Super Bowl) since the 1995-96 season.
Prescott, who’s played under two head coaches in nine seasons, knows the drill. He watched Jason Garrett coach his final year in 2019 and doesn’t want history repeating itself.
“I don’t want to necessarily get into the nuts and the screws if it all obviously, but I think [McCarthy] definitely deserves a chance — another contract and a chance to coach this team amongst more influence,” Prescott emphasized.
Even Jerry Jones has hinted McCarthy sticking around isn’t a pipe dream, calling it “not crazy” to consider extending the coach. But while the owner plays chess with contracts, Prescott is stuck as a spectator. For a guy who thrives on third-down pressure, sitting out the action — and ceding the influence — stings.
For now, Prescott’s throwing his weight behind McCarthy from the sideline. If belief translated to wins, McCarthy would already have his contract. But in the NFL, it’s all about results. And as the Cowboys fight for their postseason lives, McCarthy’s future may hang on more than Prescott’s glowing endorsement.
Deion Sanders’ Success Sparks NFL Return Talk, Putting Prescott’s Future at Risk
Could Coach Prime be heading back to the NFL? Deion Sanders’ success with the Colorado Buffaloes has turned heads, especially with a 9-3 record in his second season, a remarkable turnaround from last year’s 4-8 disaster. Some are even wondering if Sanders will return to the NFL, possibly with the Cowboys, as Coach McCarthy’s future hangs in the balance.
Marvin Harrison Sr. told FanDuel, “One of [Sanders’] biggest concerns coming in the league is what if you get the wrong kind of quarterback? And now you and your quarterback stop working together.”
This raises the big question: What happens to Prescott? Despite a new contract, Prescott’s future with the Cowboys remains uncertain, especially if Coach Prime arrives and brings his son Shedeur Sanders along for the ride.
For now, it’s all speculation. Sanders hasn’t made any moves, but if he does, expect big changes in Dallas.