Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Likely To Place Franchise Tag On Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott has been searching for a long term contract for two years now. For whatever reason, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys don’t want to pay him like a top quarterback in the league. Now, it appears that the Cowboys will place the dreaded franchise tag on Dak for the second consecutive year.

via ESPN:

Without a long-term deal by March 9, the Cowboys will tag Prescott for the second straight year and it will cost $37.7 million against the cap. It would also set in motion the likelihood that 2021 could be Prescott’s final season in Dallas. These talks are entering their third offseason, so maybe the two sides will be able to find a compromise. Is Prescott worth it? The Cowboys went 4-7 without him in 2020, and the offense scored one touchdown in the first three games Dallas played after he suffered his ankle injury.

Prediction: The Cowboys will use the franchise tag on Prescott.

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This one makes no sense to me. By placing the franchise tag on Dak Prescott for another year, they’re basically running the quarterback out of town in 2022. Why? Dak Prescott might not be a top-five QB in the league, but he is really good. He’s got a great head on his shoulder, and he’s a leader.

Also, Dak is far and away the best quarterback in the NFC East. Washington has a void at the QB position, Philly is rolling with an unproven Jalen Hurts and the Giants are sticking with an underwhelming Daniel Jones.

Prescott should be able to dominate the NFC East division for years to come if he remains healthy. The Dallas Cowboys are making a big mistake if they don’t lock up Dak Prescott.

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