Jerry Jones Accused of Working Against Dak Prescott’s $60M Deal as Cowboys Refuse to Load Up Offensive Weapons

Jerry Jones’s moves have been very strategic. With the Dallas Cowboys refusing to load up on offensive weapons, whispers of an ulterior motive are echoing through the football world. And Dak Prescott is right in the middle of it. In a move that raised eyebrows, the Cowboys opted to address their trenches rather unexpectedly during the 2024 NFL Draft, leaving Prescott’s arsenal largely untouched.

On ‘First Things First‘, Chris Broussard said, “I feel like they’re all in on making it as hardest possible for Dak to look like a $60 million quarterback.” When host Nick Wright questioned, “You think they’re working against him?” Broussard had more opinions to share.

“I don’t think they are purposely but it seems like what is better for him this year or upcoming year, than last year. he doesn’t have the running game, his offensive line, I think they know what they’re doing with the offensive line. So maybe these young kids they drafted will be good. But still, you would think the offensive line won’t be as good.”

Fresh off a stellar 2023 campaign, where he racked up 4,516 passing yards and an NFL-high 36 touchdowns, Prescott’s performance should’ve warranted a full-fledged offensive makeover. Instead, the Cowboys seemingly took a calculated approach, drafting zero running backs and waiting until the 6th round to select WR Ryan Flournoy from Southeast Missouri State.

Colin Cowherd’s take added fuel to the fire, suggesting Jones may be “strategically” avoiding loading Prescott’s arsenal. “What Jerry doesn’t want to do is get trapped with Dak Prescott,” Cowherd theorized on his show yesterday.

Cowherd further reflected on the thought process of Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones possibly knowingly not engaging in gathering the right offensive weapons, speculating, “We’re rebuilding the offensive line. You’ll get protection. But in your contract year, the last thing I’m going to do is load you with weapons,” referring to the end of Prescott’s current contract with the Dallas team in 2025.

With Prescott entering a contract year, the doubts surrounding his future in Dallas are intense, especially with newly recruited QB Trey Lance’s presence looming. As Jones gushed at the post-NFL Draft press conference, “He’s [Lance] done nothing but excite us…his skill level. We’re very pleased,” indicating a straight inclination toward Lance in his future view for the team.

While the jury’s still out on Jones’s true intentions, one thing is for sure: Prescott’s path to a lucrative payday just got a lot trickier. And as the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on the Cowboys’ decision-makers and their handling of the Prescott conundrum, with Jones openly admitting they’ll “develop the best…for the future” and look to move on from the veterans. This further raises questions about Ezekiel Elliott’s position in the squad and what value it adds to the team dynamics.

Is Elliott joining Dak Prescott as a band-aid fix or a long-term strategy?

Amidst the swirling speculation surrounding Prescott’s future, Ezekiel Elliott’s return to the Dallas Cowboys adds another layer of intrigue. While the reunion with a familiar face may evoke a sense of nostalgia, it also raises questions about the team’s long-term strategy. As Emmanuel Acho pondered on his show SPEAK, “So, does a reunion [of Cowboys and Elliott] make sense?” amidst the Cowboys’ owner wanting to look for fresh talents to build a new side.

With a dwindling offensive line and a lackluster running game in 2023, Elliott’s role as a veteran presence is a double-edged sword. On one hand, his familiarity with the Cowboys’ offense could provide a much-needed boost. On the other, his declining production – “last year, 49 backs got the ball 100 or more times in the NFL. Zeke ranked tied for 45 in the number of 10-plus yards carries. He had eight,” per Dave Helman – raises concerns about his ability to shoulder the load as the lead back.

Acho’s skepticism resonated with many fans, as he questioned whether signing Elliott to a modest $2-3 million contract is merely a temporary fix. Helman’s assessment that Elliott is “a veteran presence, a guy that a lot of guys in the locker room know and love. He can be your short-yardage back, your goal line back, and that’s probably about it at this stage of his career,” paints a picture of a temporary fix rather than a strategic solution.

However, for owner Jerry Jones, Elliott seems like a safe choice amidst all the changes the side is looking at. Remarking on the same before officially taking in the former Patriots player, Jones commented, “We talked about this last night too: Is Zeke someone of interest? Yeah, he is someone of interest. I saw him play his last games with New England. I thought he played well enough to be a starter.”

While he does not answer all their questions, Elliott’s return does slightly upgrade the current lackluster running game of the team, with Tony Pollard exiting in free agency. Now, as the Cowboys opt for familiar solutions over strategic upgrades, the efficacy of Elliott’s return comes under scrutiny. Is he truly the missing piece to Dallas’s offensive puzzle, or is Jones simply buying time with a short-term fix while navigating the Prescott saga?