Now, before we get too carried away, we can be almost sure that Dak Prescott will be the Cowboys will still be the Cowboys' quarterback in 2024. He is under contract for a hefty $55 million, making him a difficult trade option. Additionally, Prescott had an outstanding year and was a top performer in the NFLNFL, being a strong contender for MVP and finishing second in the MVP voting after Lamar Jackson.
Despite this, the folks at Cowboys Wire are already looking to the future. After all, Prescott's contract is up in 2025. One interesting choice for the Cowboys' next quarterback, according to the site, is former Bears quarterbackJustin Fields , who is currently serving asRussell Wilson 's backup in. It's possible that Fields could surpass Wilson, but if not, he could be a good option for the following season. Pittsburgh.
“Fields is much younger, so there's hope that he could outperform Wilson and enjoy playing for the team in Steel City,” noted
Dak Prescott Will Face Pressure in 2024
Prescott and the Cowboys will be under a lot of pressure in 2024, particularly if the contract negotiations stall and Prescott becomes a free agent.
Last season, he threw for
4,516 yards , with 35 touchdowns and only nine interceptions, putting to rest concerns about the 15 interceptions he threw the previous season. At Pro Football Focus, he earned aseason grade of 90.0 , ranking fourth among all NFL quarterbacks.He could replicate that success, especially if the revamped Cowboys offensive line can come together quickly and stay healthy. It's a big “if,” but Prescott has proven he can perform well even without top-notch protection.
Nevertheless, the Cowboys aren't just after another strong regular season from Prescott. They're aiming to make progress in the playoffs, where Prescott has a 2-5 record. With Prescott entering the final year of his contract, there's a sense that if the team disappoints in the postseason again, they will let him go into free agency and find a replacement.
Are the Cowboys a Good Fit for Justin Fields?
Fields could be a good fit, but he remains a divisive quarterback with evident talent, yet the Bears were unable to fully utilize him in the three seasons after trading up to select him 11
Fields is an exceptional runner but has struggled as a drop-back passer. However, he made improvements this seasonth in 2021.
. In 2022, he ran for 1,157 yards, averaging 10.7 carries per game, and reduced his rushing to 9.5 carries per game, totaling 657 yards this season. He also improved as a passer, with an average of 197.1 passing yards per game, his best in three years. He completed 61.4% of his passes and had nine interceptions, equating to a 2.4% interception rate—his best statistics so far.After starting the year 1-5 with Fields as the quarterback, the Bears finished 4-3 in their last seven games with him. This strong finish made the team uncertain about their plans for quarterback, but ultimately the Bears chose to draft Caleb Williams as the No. 1 pick and trade Fields.
Now Fields is in a state of uncertainty. The Cowboys quarterback position could also become uncertain. Maybe there's a connection there.
Cowboys star QB Dak Prescott is in the final year of his contract. If a new deal doesn't happen, maybe Justin Fields can take over as the quarterback.
Now Fields is in limbo. The Cowboys quarterback position could land in limbo, too. Maybe there’s a match there.
