Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback mentioned as a potential Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott successor.
Dallas Cowboys news: It should come as no surprise that uncertainty has crept into the future of Dak Prescott as the team’s starting quarterback after yet another dismal conclusion to their 2023 campaign. For now, it seems like the franchise is sticking with the three-time Pro Bowler in spite of the aggravation the previous few seasons’ failures have caused. It’s difficult to dispute, though, that the Cowboys’ allegiance to Prescott is currently being tested.
Derek Carr is being linked to the Dallas Cowboys as a possible Dak Prescott replacement.
The Cowboys don’t appear to be prepared to let Prescott go just yet. However, if this squad doesn’t meet its goals in 2024, things might significantly change.
If Dallas’ patience with Dak ultimately wears thin, NFL analyst Bill Barnwell of ESPN says they should consider the possibility of substituting Prescott with quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints:
“Given his penchant for fourth-quarter comeback triumphs, Carr is comparable to Kirk Cousins as a lesser, older version of Prescott, although with more heroics in the closing minutes of games. The Cowboys may be drawn to Carr’s ability to guard the ball and prevent turnovers if they want to win games with their defense. Carr should be available for roughly half the amount that the Cowboys would have to pay Prescott in a new contract, Barnwell speculated.
Carr would be a downgrade from Prescott, as mentioned previously. But money talks, and Dallas would likely be better off making the trade if they could use the savings from trading Carr for Prescott to acquire a few key players.
Are the Saints Going to Take It?
In the event that the Saints perform poorly in 2024, they too will find themselves in a similar situation. The distinction is that if Carr doesn’t perform well, they may consider upgrading in the QB position, which may lead to a sensational move on Prescott:
Carr, who only has $10 million in guaranteed money remaining on his contract after this season, may be let go if the Saints don’t do well this year. If they traded him after the season, they might find it difficult to spend the $40 million in dead money left on his deal; however, they could designate him as a post-June 1 release, which would free up more than $30 million in short-term space. That would be useful in the event that they attempt to sign Prescott,” Barnwell wrote.