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The Cowboys quarterback acknowledged that “change is good, as I’ve always said, but it’s hard for me to see it right now” after the loss of his close friend
DALLAS — The 2023 offseason has been nothing more than one of changes for Dak Prescott.
Kellen Moore is now the offensive coordinator for Los Angeles Chargers after serving as a teammate, position coach and coordinator for Prescottsince 2016. Doug Nussmeier also emigrated to Chargers, after spending three years as a quarterbacks coach. And, on Wednesday, the close friend of Prescottthe corridor Ezekiel ElliottIt was cut.
“It’s hard to say that it’s sweet now, honestly. It’s just what they mean to me. You know what I’m saying?” Prescott after an event for the Children’s Cancer Fund, which he co-headlines with Troy Aikman. “You build those relationships and it’s what makes you play the way you play, it’s the relationships that you build within the organization and within your team. Whether it’s with the coaches or with the teammates. I know the sweet stuff comes. I know that It’s coming. I’m a very optimistic guy, don’t get me wrong. Change is good, like I’ve always said, but it’s hard for me to see it right now. But I know it’s coming and I’m excited it’s coming.”
Prescott y Elliott They came together in 2016. Elliott he was the first-round pick, No. 4 overall. Prescott he was a fourth-round pick, No. 135 overall. After what Tony Romo suffered a back injury during preseason, Prescott took over as quarterback, and he and Elliott led to the Dallas Cowboys to the best brand in the NFCand 13-3.
They made the playoffs four times in their seven years, but never made it past the Ronda Divisionalincluding last season, when it all ended with a setback against the san francisco 49ers.
“It’s tough,” he admitted. Prescott. “A brother. Practicing this sport with a brother. Being able to start this career of NFL and share so many memories and grow as men. Growing up as men with this organization, I really can’t imagine taking the field without him. It is something that I do not know if I have fully registered. Obviously, I’ve talked to him. I’m hurt. I’m sure he is. But the most important thing for me, just being able to support him. I know he will have more opportunities on the way. I love that guy, proud of him, the #1 fan of his and here for him no matter what.”
Prescott He is one of 10 players still on the 2019 roster, the year before Mike McCarthy will take the reins as head coach.
“It makes you better to control those emotions, overcome that, understand that we all hang up our shoes one day,” he acknowledged. Prescott. “All of that comes to an end. Whether it happens when we want it to happen, whether it happens in the place or with the organization we want it to, or not, that’s the reality. As you get older and you see it happen more and more with guys The ones you’re close with, this becomes the reality of getting old, I guess. It’s unfortunate. It sucks. But, it’s part of it, and I hate to see those guys go and us not win. That’s what will eat me up. forever”.
Prescott He has already started his physical preparation. She hosted a number of teammates last week at her backyard earlier in the week, running routes and catching passes. He will have to adjust to a new playmaker in McCarthywho estimated an offensive turnover of 30 to 35 percent.
Prescott turns 30 in July, and is signed through 2024. The Cowboys They have discussed the possibility of extending his contract, but have not started negotiations yet. Having seen close friends and Coaches emigrate in the last couple of years, Prescott knows that the Cowboys they are required to produce.
“The urgency, yes,” he declared. Prescott. “I mean, having all those guys, a lot of close friends leaving, good teammates, not winning a championship and the urgency was there then, but now that that’s happened, realizing it, hey, you can blink and you can finish my career…it’s now or never. It’s simple as that. There’s no sugarcoating it.”
