Dak Prescott is starting his 10th season as the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Only Troy Aikman has held this position longer in the team’s history. Along with Roger Staubach, Aikman is one of only two quarterbacks to have won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys.
As Prescott approaches his 32nd birthday next month, he is eager to join their ranks, but he isn’t focused on building a legacy.
“Yes, I want to win a championship,” Prescott stated after the Cowboys finished their offseason program on Thursday. “Whatever happens with my legacy will take care of itself after I’m done playing.
Winning a championship is what matters most to me—whether it’s for my own legacy, this team, or just for my peace of mind. The legacy will sort itself out; I need to concentrate on the present.”
Prescott has led the Cowboys to the playoffs five times. They achieved the best record in their conference during his rookie year in 2016 and played on wild-card weekend four other times, but they have not reached the NFC Championship Game yet.
Prescott holds a playoff record of 2-5. For the Cowboys to succeed, Prescott must stay healthy.
He was the runner-up for the MVP award in 2023 when Dallas finished with a 12-5 record for the third consecutive year.
However, he has missed games due to injuries in four out of the last five seasons, including nine games last year after undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury while the Cowboys ended up with a 7-10 record.
He completed the entire offseason program without any problems and will be ready for contact when training camp starts in Oxnard, California, on July 22. “During these OTAs, I’ve seen great communication with [head coach Brian Schottenheimer] and within the quarterback room.
There are so many positive things happening,” Prescott stated. “I’m feeling healthy and really excited.”
When Schottenheimer was asked if there are specific stats to measure Prescott’s success, he simply replied, “wins.”
They have not discussed legacy at all. “We focus on what it takes to win—work ethic and the sacrifices necessary for victory,” Schottenheimer explained. “That’s important in any area of life… Dak is one of the hardest working players I’ve ever known.”
