It appears that Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will not be playing Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it seems he’s not exactly excited about it.
Although he is making and has made progress, he’s apparently still not ready to start according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
“You’ve got to trust the medical process,” McCarthy said. “This is a 17-game season. That was my immediate response. I know Dak didn’t want to hear it. You’ve got to make sure that he’s right for the long haul, too. Not that I’m saying we’re being conservative because that doesn’t really line up with him the way he approaches preparing to play. This really is following the medical timeline and he’s doing all of the things you could possibly do and more to get ready.”
McCarthy said that Prescott was not happy with the decision to start Cooper Rush over him and is frustrated he won’t be starting this weekend, but apparently, McCarthy wants to see Prescott practice a whole week before he starts him.
“I understand the process,” Prescott said. “The week can be frustrating. But game day, I’m excited for my brothers. Excited to watch them go and do my part and supporting. The week is the frustrating part. Game plan, going through it. Something you are used to doing.”
McCarthy may also be holding Prescott out because he doesn’t want to mess with the team’s chemistry, Rush is 4-0 as a starter.
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