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May 24, 2024 7:27 am CT
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is simply going to attract every imaginable take from every corner of the universe and the onset of OTAs is just the latest opportunity. Speaking to reporters, Prescott spoke of his love for the game in the context of his ongoing contract negotiations and uttered the words, “I don’t play for money”. While Prescott will undoubtedly get paid handsomely for his services, social media is already flooded with sarcastic remarks by people who get paid for interactions. Meanwhile the right to backup the franchise QB for the 2024 season is a battle brewing. As comfortable as many are with the thought of Cooper Rush as Prescott’s primary backup, quarterback Trey Lance seems better prepared to unseat the incumbent.
Outside of the quarterback room, head coach Mike McCarthy said he met with VP of Player Personnel Will McClay and the team is far from done on player acquisition. The roster currently sits at 86 players, four below the 90 max. PFF has begun their offseason ranking players and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is among the top players at his position. Defensive tackle Osa Odigizuwa was named as the Cowboys best kept secret as he enters the final year of his rookie contract while cornerback DaRon Bland received some love directly from NFL headquarters. After 26 years, the original ESPN Cowboys beat writer Ed Werder is leaving the network ending another era. All that and much more in this edition of Cowboys News and Notes.
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What’s the end game for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys? :: NBC Sports
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was made available to the media at the start of OTAs which once again brought questions about his contract situation. Prescott knows the leverage he possesses over Dallas is one-sided but the front office only has themselves to blame for their current situation.
Dak Prescott doesn't play for money :: Kyle Brandt
Dak Prescott doesn’t play for money. pic.twitter.com/ATIRRLI9y8
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) May 23, 2024
What Dak Prescott is saying as free-agency payday looms with lack of Cowboys extension :: New York Post
Quarterback Dak Prescott made headlines about the financial portion of his profession and the critics will no doubt bookmark his words to weaponize them later. Venturing into enemy territory gives a glimpse at how some of his rivals are reacting to his remarks.
Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy Micah Parsons, Trey Lance, open roster spots :: Inside the Star
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay about the four vacant roster spots remaining. Dallas may look to fill their ranks after OTAs. Cowboys can carry up to 90 players when they depart for Oxnard.
Trey Lance: 'At my best' heading into QB2 battle :: Cowboys Wire
Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance is “At his best” heading into the 2024 season. “My mindset hasn’t changed,” Lance said of the opportunity. “I haven’t attacked this offseason any differently. Controlling what I can control, continuing to learn the offense and building trust with these guys and the coaching staff as well.”
Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence make PFF's top 30 players over 30 list :: Blogging the Boys
The Cowboys have a roster filled with very young and talented players but the older guys the team employs are still very good at their jobs. Quarterback Dak Prescott was joined by defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on PFF’s top 30 players over 30 list.
NFL teams who could pay Dak Prescott if Dallas Cowboys won't Pro Football Talk :: NFL on NBC
Every NFL Roster's Best-Kept Secret Heading into 2024 OTAs :: Bleacher Report
Just about every team has an unsung hero who, for whatever reason, never really garners the attention that they deserve. Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odigizuwa has been named as that person in Dallas according to Bleacher Report shedding light on one of the best-kept secrets in the league.
Pick-Six record holder :: NFL
DaRon Bland :: NFL
Top 10 plays of 2023 for the single-season pick-6 record holder 🔥@DaRon_Bland @DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/PmrRfdPABc
— NFL (@NFL) May 23, 2024
CeeDee Lamb named NFL's 4th-best wide receiver by PFF :: Blogging the Boys
Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb is seeking a contract extension and may end up becoming one of the top three highest-paid players at his position. According to PFF, Lamb was named as the NFL’s fourth-best wide receiver in the league. He came in behind Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson, Miami’s Tyreek Hill, and Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase.
This Dallas Cowboys assistant is missing from OTAs. Here’s why the team is OK with that :: Forth Worth Star Telegram
Cowboys tight end coach Lunda Wells is missing OTAs this week but for good reason. Wells is part of the NFL’s minority accelerator program. He is among 28 assistant coaches with diverse backgrounds to build relationships with club owners.
End of an Era :: Ed Werder
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) May 23, 2024
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