After Strong Message to Dak Prescott, Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Predicts Resurgent AFC Team to Win Super Bowl

With the championship in debate, some argue that a dominant defense is the key. Others believe a strong offensive line is the foundation, ensuring a quarterback has time to operate. Then, we have the wide receiver debate. Can a team afford to pay two good playmakers and still compete at the highest level? It’s a repeat question every offseason while making tough financial decisions. Well, NFL legend Michael Irvin has a different take on it.

On the March 24 episode of

Up & Adams, Michael Irvin had some strong takes on roster building. Specifically, when it comes to paying two top-tier wide receivers on the same team. Kay Adams kicked things off with the common argument that investing heavily in two WRs isn’t the best strategy, but Irvin wasn’t having it. “I don’t concur with that conclusion, with the conclusion of, ‘Oh, defense wins championships.’ No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Points win championships—points!” Irvin said passionately.

He explained that while the defense is important, it’s ultimately about putting points on the board. “Let’s not get it twisted. You can play—if you got a 100-snap game—you can play 99 plays great. If you give up one point and you have zero points, you lose that game. Points win championships.” Irvin made it clear that if a team has an elite quarterback, they should take full advantage by surrounding him with playmakers. And which team ticks all the points for Irvin? It’s the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals currently have the sixth-best odds (+1700) to win the Super Bowl. Kay asked Irvin if he liked their chances. “Absolutely,” Irvin said. He made a strong point about how a team can succeed even without a great offensive line. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee used the Bengals as an example, noting that they managed to reach the Super Bowl in 2021 despite having what he called the worst O-line ever to make it that far. Their success, he explained, came down to having a great quarterback and wide receivers who could get open quickly.

Irvin believes teams don’t need linemen who can hold blocks forever—just players who can keep a defender in front of them for a few seconds. He also shared some advice for young offensive linemen, calling it the “Rule of Three.” His point was that linemen don’t have to win every snap—just hold their ground for three seconds. If they do that in the NFL, he said, it could be worth $300 million.

Michael Irvin’s strong message to Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott recently said the team is “very close” to matching the success of their division rivals. That is the Philadelphia Eagles. His words come after a challenging 2024 season for the Cowboys, during which Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring injury after eight games, leading to a 7-10 record and the departure of head coach Mike McCarthy. Meanwhile, the Eagles captured the Super Bowl LIX title.

Cowboys legend Michael Irvin addressed Prescott’s comments on the show Speak, acknowledging that while Dallas has been competitive within the NFC East, broader challenges remain. Irvin noted, “I agree with Dak that they are close to the Eagles and could possibly come up and have something with the Washington Commanders because of familiarity, from playing them all the time.” He highlighted Prescott’s strong divisional record—11-2 against the Commanders and 6-1 at home versus the Eagles.

However, Irvin said, “But you don’t just go through the East. You got to go through the rest of the league,” emphasizing that success within the division doesn’t guarantee postseason triumphs.

Irvin pointed out the Cowboys’ struggles against other NFC powerhouses. That includes the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, as major problems. He put it as, “You know the problems you’d had with San Francisco; you know the problems you’ve had with the Green Bay Packers; you know the problems you’ve had with everyone else.” This draws the necessity for Dallas to improve their performance. Instead of just thinking of divisional matchups to win in the Super Bowl.

So, Prescott shows confidence in the Cowboys’ potential, and Irvin’s take is a reminder that consistency is the key to success.