Are the Dallas Cowboys a flashy dud? Sports analyst Mike Golic Jr. thinks so as he slammed the team for their silence on Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations. Golic Jr. called them a “gold-plated toilet,” implying they built a championship team based on appearances over substance in their approach. Jerry Jones’ silence on Prescott’s future is Golic Jr.’s main concern. Per Golic Jr. this silence is worrisome. It implies doubts about Prescott’s ability to lead the club to victory and challenges the organization’s direction.

The 34-year-old compares the Cowboys’ treatment of Prescott to some institutions’ head coach contracts to highlight his point. Avoiding long-term HC contracts may dissuade elite recruits because of a lack of commitment and consistency. Likewise, the Cowboys’ refusal to pay Dak Prescott a market rate reflects doubts about his long-term value. Golic Jr. says, “That’s what makes the Cowboys so interesting. ‘We might’ve reached the end of the runway with this roster. That’s why we’re not extending Dak pass this year’.”

Financial issues also arise from this indecision. Golic Jr. opines extending Prescott’s deal could benefit the Cowboys financially, particularly Jones. However, their reluctance reveals deeper reservations about the roster’s potential and progress. This makes the “gold-plated toilet” comparison more impactful. On paper, the Cowboys seem to have everything, but without a solid foundation and a clear goal, they risk becoming a franchise that looks good but fails on-field.

Golic Jr.’s criticism is a wake up call for the team, so that they can solve the Dak Prescott issue and move forward with a clear goal. 

Can Dak Prescott and the Cowboys avoid a contract standoff?

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s contract issue has raised concerns despite his patience. Before the OTAs, Prescott said, “I don’t play for money.” However, with him entering the final year of a four-year, $160M, no-tag and no-trade clause, he’s on the road to the open market. 

The cost of keeping Prescott is only getting more expensive. Given the recent contract extension for QB Jared Goff (with a $212 million extension and $53M annual average), benchmarks for Prescott’s negotiations have increased. The 30-year-old QB stated, “Business is business. I’ll leave it where it gets handled.” 

Does the team’s desire to keep their QB translate into a financial commitment, or will their contract stalemate lead to a messy separation? This decision will shape the Cowboys’ franchise for years to come.