Dak Prescott has been through the peaks and valleys of his career.
While the Dallas Cowboys essentially built a team around him, the two-time Pro Bowler has come close to the big goal at the end of the season, but not quite there yet. He’s starting to feel the pressure to win.
“One thousand percent,” he said on Saturday when asked about the urgency of his career. “Just understanding injuries and what I’ve been [through] throughout my career and understanding that you don’t have forever to play this game. I’m blessed for every moment that I get. Just trying to take it with a sense of urgency.”
He’s more than capable to take his team all the way, and perhaps the addition of Brandin Cooks will help with his deep speed this season.
With Prescott’s blowing out 30 candles on his next birthday cake, it got him thinking about his career, and life, really.
“I’ve always felt older I guess. Just being 30 doesn’t necessarily bother me,” Prescott added. “Knowing that I am the old guy, going into Year 8, seeing some of the young guys, some of the rookies and seeing the difference in eight years. It’s fun and challenging at times, knowing that I stay connected and stay in the now with what’s cool and whatnot. But this game is beautiful. It doesn’t matter how old you are because you play this game like a kid.”
Owner Jerry Jones is still feeling the “sickening” loss to end their season. Prescott felt it too, he said he needs to be better.
His accolades possess many honorary feats, but not a Super Bowl championship. He’s reached the postseason four times, but that’s not going to be good enough.
[NFL.com]
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