Jerry Jones is no stranger to bold claims, but his recent Super Bowl prediction with Dak Prescott has fans raising eyebrows. Tying Prescott’s record-setting $240 million extension to championship odds. Bold, but history says otherwise.

Cowboys owner isn’t shying away from big expectations after Dak Prescott’s $240 million extension. Drawing parallels to Cowboys legends, Jones said, “Any time that we’ve made players the highest-paid…we won Super Bowls.” But fans aren’t buying the optimism just yet. Prescott’s $104 million dead cap and no-trade clause loom large, serving as a stark reminder that splashy spending doesn’t guarantee championships—especially for a franchise stuck in a decades-long Super Bowl drought.

Cowboys fans know all too well this isn’t the 1990s anymore. The Romo era didn’t break the drought, despite his massive contract. Prescott’s previous big deal? Same story. And don’t forget those nine-figure payouts to Amari Cooper and DeMarcus Lawrence—none translated into Super Bowl glory.

The financial reality is also a hard pill to swallow. Prescott’s $104 million dead cap hit, coupled with a no-trade clause, leaves little wiggle room for Dallas to maneuver. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb’s payday adds another layer of pressure, locking in expectations.

Critics argue the Cowboys’ cash spending habits tell a different tale. From 2016 to 2019, Dallas’ team ranked dead last in spending, hardly fitting for a franchise aiming for the Lombardi Trophy. Even this year, they rank near the bottom. Big contracts don’t always equal big success if the margins falter.

Jones might believe in his chequebook, but Cowboys fans need more than hope. The clock is ticking, Jerry.

What’s next for the Cowboys? Examining the futures of Dak Prescott and the team

The Dallas Cowboys are in a tough spot, and the questions surrounding their future have never been louder. Dak Prescott‘s struggles this season, paired with his hamstring injury, have left the team facing an uncertain road ahead. With Cooper Rush set to take over, fans are bracing for what life without Prescott might look like—and it’s not pretty.

Prescott’s numbers this season (1,978 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INTs) don’t tell the whole story. One rival executive hit the nail on the head: “They don’t have a run game… The more you put on the quarterback, the more pressure there is.” Dallas’ inability to establish balance has forced Prescott into high-risk situations, leading to boom-or-bust outcomes.

The problems go deeper than Prescott. Trading for Jonathan Mingo, whose 0.75 yards per route run is the worst since 2000, hasn’t solved their receiver separation woes. Meanwhile, Jerry Jones balked at signing Derrick Henry, citing the salary cap, yet let Tony Pollard walk, leaving the run game in shambles.

Defensively, it’s no better. The Cowboys rank near the bottom in points allowed and defensive efficiency, a glaring issue for a team with playoff ambitions.

With Prescott’s $104M dead cap hit and a no-trade clause, moving on isn’t easy. Dallas must address glaring gaps in their run game, defense, and roster depth. For Prescott, proving he’s still the guy might rest on the team’s ability to build around him. Otherwise, this partnership may be running out of time.