Dak Prescott has repeatedly come to the defense of Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, and Thursday provided yet another example of his support.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Jones admitted that his priorities currently lie elsewhere, which has led to some neglect of the team’s roster. He stated, “There’s $100 billion present value with (natural) gas out there. That’s why I’m talking to you on the telephone rather than trying to fix our defense with the Dallas Cowboys.”
Unsurprisingly, this comment frustrated many fans. However, Prescott sought to clarify Jones’s intentions when asked about the remarks during practice ahead of Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. He said:
“I would just say the guy has never really lied about who he is or what he’s trying to do. Maybe in those five minutes is what he was alluding to, and having a chance at a $100 billion opportunity I think you might take five minutes as well to answer a call. Hopefully that’s what he means.”
Despite the distractions off the field, Prescott emphasized that the main focus remains on winning: “For us as players, we control what we can control. That doesn’t pertain to us right now.”
### Trade Deadline Outlook
With the NFL trade deadline only five days away, Prescott sees it as a prime opportunity for the Cowboys to improve their roster after a 3-4-1 start to the season. However, he acknowledged that trade decisions are not within his control.
“To say one position is where we need to go, or that, I’m not sure. Leave it to the guys who are in those talks and I’m sure making those decisions and working hard right now,” he said.
He added, “I will go back to what I said after the last game. I just encourage the guys in the locker room to do whatever they can in this time to shut that talk up. That’s just all of us looking in the mirror and trying to say ‘Where can I be better?’ and ‘How can I take advantage of this opportunity?’”
### Recent Trade Rumors
Several trade rumors have linked the Cowboys to star edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson. However, according to NFL insider Jay Glazer, the Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals have rebuffed those respective trade inquiries.
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*Edited by Andre Castillo*
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