“It’s a business”: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott dismisses fan tours as a distraction

Playing for the Dallas Cowboys brings attention, interest, and unique challenges compared to other teams. The Cowboys have had fan tours at The Star since 2016, but some former players argue they hinder their chances of winning an NFC Championship Game since 1995. Despite winning 12 games in each of the past three regular seasons, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says the tours are not an issue, and media presence is common during the season.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, a longtime Cowboy, has expressed his belief that fan tours at The Star, the team's modern headquarters, should be embraced as a positive aspect of the organization. “For one, this is all I know. I’m not going to let a couple people touring the building distract me. I’m present where I am,” Prescott said Thursday, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “I think, honestly, it’s an excuse. What’s the different in [media] coming in the locker room and talking? Guys bitch about that, too, and I don’t get that."

He continued, “It’s being professional; some things you deal with. Obviously, I guess, the nature of this organization, the tours are probably 10 times more than other places, if other places are doing them. . . . You’ve got to embrace it, honestly. You can walk by and have a negative mindset about it and allow it to ruin your day, or you can be thankful that you’re in an organization that people want to see."
The quarterback, Prescott, acknowledges the higher frequency of fan tours at The Star, but believes it's essential to adapt to the environment. He believes the Cowboys should embrace this and align their approach to engaging with their fanbase, making The Star a popular destination with various experiences and attractions.
"I don't think so," he stated. "If that's the case then the crowd is a distraction when you get out there. It's the NFL. It's a business that those exact reasons that this game is entertaining, that people want to watch it, that you have the fans that you have and you can create the relationships. If you're distracted by that then you're distracted by the fans in any arena you get into.”
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