Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is once again at the center of a media firestorm after making bold and polarizing remarks about quarterback Dak Prescott that have ignited a fierce backlash across the NFL community.
Speaking to reporters during a training camp media availability over the weekend, Jones stunned fans and analysts alike by declaring, “Dak Prescott is the new gold standard for what this franchise is built on. He’s the quarterback of the future, and I wouldn’t trade him for any player in the league—not even Mahomes.”
The comments sent shockwaves through social media and sports talk circles, with many NFL fans immediately voicing their disapproval, calling Jones “delusional,” “out of touch,” and “blind to playoff reality.” Critics quickly pointed to the Cowboys’ continued postseason shortcomings under Prescott’s leadership, where the team has consistently fallen short of Super Bowl expectations.
Prescott, who is entering the final year of his current contract, has been at the heart of offseason speculation about potential extensions or even a surprising quarterback shake-up in the near future. But Jones’ emphatic endorsement now suggests that the front office sees Dak not only as the present but also the long-term future.
“Dak’s a leader, a warrior, and a Cowboy through and through,” Jones added. “What he’s done for this team, both on and off the field, sets a tone that other quarterbacks in this league should be chasing.”
However, many fans weren’t buying it.
“Enough already,” one disgruntled Cowboys fan posted on X. “We’ve had nearly a decade to figure this out. Dak’s a good guy, but good doesn’t win rings.”
Another user sarcastically commented, “So I guess playoff exits are now the new gold standard in Dallas.”
Even former players chimed in anonymously, with one ex-Cowboys defensive starter saying, “It’s Jerry being Jerry. He loves Dak, and that’s fine. But you can’t keep calling someone elite without the playoff results to back it up.”
This latest controversy adds to the long-standing divide between Jones’ public optimism and the fans’ growing frustration. While Prescott’s regular-season performances have often been solid, critics continue to hammer home the lack of big-stage success—something that looms large in a city still starved for a Super Bowl since 1996.
As the Cowboys gear up for another season loaded with expectations and questions, all eyes will remain on Dak Prescott—and on the man who refuses to stop betting on him.
