Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may have thought he was making a bold move, but not everyone seems impressed with his latest decision, especially one familiar voice who didn’t hesitate to speak his mind. While Dallas fans are gearing up for another season, not all are celebrating the news that emerged just before kickoff.
The Cowboys have a tough opener on Sunday afternoon against the Cleveland Browns – a team widely regarded for its ferocious defense. Yet, that’s not the only challenge looming over the Cowboys’ season start. As whispers of major contract talks surfaced, the morning brought official word of a game-changing deal that had fans buzzing.
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In a move that sent shockwaves through the NFL, Dallas reportedly locked in its star quarterback for the foreseeable future, but not without stirring up a storm of reactions. The contract’s size? Historic. The controversy? Immediate.
On the eve of Week 1, a high-profile critic took to social media to weigh in, and it’s clear that he’s far from pleased with how things played out. Known for his unfiltered takes on all things sports, Skip Bayless, a longtime Cowboys follower and outspoken commentator, unleashed a barrage of opinions.
Despite stepping away from his popular sports show last month, Bayless showed he hasn’t lost his edge. On Sunday morning, as news of Dak Prescott’s extension hit the wires, Bayless fired off a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), directing his ire not only at Prescott but at the team’s leadership. “This is why Jerry’s Dallas Cowboys have been stuck in mediocrity for three decades,” he wrote. And that was just the beginning.
Bayless heavily criticized Dak’s play for the Cowboys
Bayless, never one to hold back, ripped into Prescott’s track record, pointing out the quarterback’s shaky playoff performance. He blasted the Cowboys‘ decision to make Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history, calling it a reward for failure. His frustration extended to Jerry Jones himself, claiming that Jones had toyed with fans by dragging out the contract negotiations until the very last moment, only to cave under pressure.
This latest signing didn’t just involve Prescott either. According to reports, Jones simultaneously secured a deal with star receiver CeeDee Lamb, further upping the stakes. The two contracts together seem to be the clearest signal that Dallas is going all in – but is that a winning bet?
As Week 1 approaches, all eyes are on the Cowboys and their newly minted quarterback. The Browns’ defense awaits, and questions about Prescott’s ability to lead this team to success are swirling once again. Bayless, for one, doesn’t seem to be convinced, sarcastically declaring, “Now I’m … stuck with Dak.”
The stage is set for a season full of pressure – not just on Prescott but on the entire Cowboys organization. Whether this new deal propels them forward or leaves them, as Bayless warns, stuck in the same rut, remains to be seen.
