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Nov 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts to a penalty against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ESPN\u2019s\u00a0Stephen A. Smith\u00a0recently stirred the pot with some sharp words about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Speaking on \u201cFirst Take,\u201d Smith didn\u2019t hold back, calling Prescott\u2019s massive $82 million contract a burden for the team.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are right now caught up in a tense contract battle with their star linebacker, Micah Parsons, and Stephen A. Smith\u2019s latest comments have definitely turned up the heat. He\u2019s openly wondered if Dak Prescott really deserves to be the NFL\u2019s highest-paid quarterback, especially given the team\u2019s struggles to make a deep playoff run while he\u2019s been under center.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTwo playoff wins in 10 years\u2026 that\u2019s how you know you\u2019re overpaying your quarterback,\u201d Smith said bluntly. \u201cThat\u2019s how you know you\u2019re not structuring deals right. That\u2019s how you know you\u2019re too busy with pomp and circumstance and the headlines\u2026 more focused on the red carpet than competing for a championship. You can say whatever you want, but I\u2019m telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Smith suggested that the Cowboys\u2019 front office might be more focused on the flashy side of things rather than building a championship-caliber squad.\u00a0Dak Prescott\u00a0signed a massive four-year, $240 million extension in 2024, with $231 million guaranteed and an $80 million signing bonus. It\u2019s one of the richest contracts in NFL history. But Smith argued that the Cowboys\u2019 repeated moves to restructure Prescott\u2019s deal have created roughly $82 million in salary cap space \u2014 and that this could be limiting their ability to keep other key players on the roster.<\/p>\n

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Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dak Prescott\u2019s comments came off at the wrong time<\/h2>\n

This timing couldn\u2019t be more delicate.\u00a0Micah Parsons\u00a0is one of the NFL\u2019s biggest defensive stars and a four-time Pro Bowler, but things have gotten complicated. He\u2019s asked to be traded after talks about a new contract stalled. Word is, he\u2019s looking for a massive deal\u2014around $200 million\u2014but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hesitant. He\u2019s worried about the risks of committing that much money, especially with how unpredictable football can be.<\/p>\n

Dak Prescott seems to get it. He knows how stressful these contract negotiations can be and has shown empathy for Parsons\u2019 situation. But with Stephen A. Smith openly criticizing Dak Prescott\u2019s own deal, it\u2019s clear the Cowboys are under a lot of pressure right now. They\u2019ve got to figure out how to pay their stars without hurting the team\u2019s chances overall. With the new season opener against the Eagles coming up fast, the Cowboys have some tough decisions ahead. How they juggle the salary cap and player contracts over the next few weeks could really shape their season\u2014and whether they finally make a real playoff run.<\/p>\n

When it comes down to it, this situation really highlights how much the business side of football matters\u2014sometimes just as much as the plays on the field. Managing contracts and money is a tricky balancing act, and it can seriously shape whether a team wins or loses in the long run.<\/p>\n

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Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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