FS1 personality Nick Wright questioned whether Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is part of the Patriots’ master plan to rebuild their culture.
In Thursday’s series “First Things First,” Wright explores how the Patriots and Prescott experiment might work if Dallas chooses to move on from the quarterback, who is in the final year of his contract without an extension. explained.
“What if the Patriots had traded the No. 3 pick?” [in the 2024 NFL Draft]Especially if [former North Carolina quarterback] Drake May is there because people seem to love him.Suppose he gets traded to Minnesota. [picks] 11 and 23 etc. [They] Draft a tackle there… draft one of the mini-stud wide receivers in this class at 23 years old, and make a plan: We’re going to sign Dak Prescott. ”
The Patriots will have more than $200 million in cap space in 2025. According to SpotracWright explained that he would be in a good position to acquire Prescott.
“He’s an unrestricted free agent and the whole idea is… [they] “A rare front-loading deal could be possible,” he said. “You’re building a culture. The Cowboys couldn’t stop you. He’s likely going to be available, but no team with cap space will be at the forefront for him.” [because they’ll have their quarterbacks].
“I wonder if that’s the Patriots’ plan? Trade down, build the team, bring in culture, and bring in an old known quantity at quarterback next season.”
However, a lot can happen between now and then.
If the Patriots retain the No. 3 overall pick in next month’s 2024 NFL Draft, fellow prospect Caleb Williams is widely expected to go to the Bears with the No. There is a possibility that they will acquire a rookie QB.
Dallas could extend Prescott’s contract at the end of the 2024 season.
NFL Network reported Earlier this week, the team and Prescott announced that they “have a mutual understanding that there will be no adjustments to his contract entering the 2024 season.”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence in Prescott at the NFL owners conference in Orlando on Monday.
“I think there are a few or more quarterbacks who haven’t won a Super Bowl who will win a Super Bowl,” Jones said. According to the Cowboys’ official website.
“I think Dak is one of them. He’s solid there. He’s one of the guys who can do that.”
The Cowboys are in winning mode after being eliminated early in the playoffs with an embarrassing 48-32 wild-card loss at home to the Packers in January.
Jones explained his plan to “go all in” this offseason. at the senior bowl in Mobile, Alabama in January.
“I think we can get through this once and for all,” Jones, 81, said at the time. “I’m going to be working hard with different people. I’m going to be working hard.
“Next year, instead of us building for the future, we’re going to be looked at. That’s the best way I know to put it. That should answer a lot of questions.”
