Jerry Jones Sends a Strong Message to Dak Prescott About His Future with the Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones's latest statements have really fired up things about Dak Prescott's future with the team. The star quarterback, who's been an identity figure for the Cowboys, doesn't have an extension yet, which opens the possibility of him becoming a free agent after the 2024 season.Jones seems to be adopting a 'wait and see' approach, whereby he is willing to let the season take its course before cementing a future for Prescott. The point being this: if Prescott took the Cowboys all the way to a Super Bowl, his new contract won't be that pricey. But if the season ended in disappointment, the franchise might want to move on from Prescott and start fresh.Against the backdrop of reported replacements, one name that has cropped up is Shedeur Sanders, a talented young quarterback currently playing for the Colorado Buffaloes and draft-eligible in 2025. In that vein, Jones denied any "Plan B," as he says he feels confident that Prescott will be the Cowboys' quarterback in 2025 and beyond.This, however, is fluid, and should a contract extension not materialize come March, Prescott will be thrown into free agency, where any team could offer him a deal that may very well make him the highest-paid player in NFL history. With all this uncertainty regarding Prescott's future with the Cowboys, this storyline will be one to track throughout the season.Despite the swirling rumors in the NFL, Jerry Jones delivered an optimistic message about Dak's situation, stating that there is no backup plan in place.“We don’t need to get this done before the season (new contract). Because it’s in all of our interest, Dak and everybody, to have a great season. And, as a matter of fact, that’s probably not realistic to think before the season. But my thought sitting right here is we’ll have Dak as Cowboys quarterback in 2025 and beyond. But, all I’m going to say is this: It’s not done yet.”This will all come down to the performance of Dak Prescott this coming season. If he goes well and everything works out with the Cowboys, Jerry Jones could opt to give him a nice, fat extension to secure his future. On the other hand, if this isn't the season the Cowboys are hoping for, that could mean Prescott hits free agency, leaving them to find another quarterback via the 2025 NFL Draft.