Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is refuting claims that fan excursions are one motive the Cowboys have not lifted the Lombardi Trophy since January 1996.
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler printed a report on how the Cowboys are the one workforce within the NFL that lets followers tour its facility, The Star, all year long. Within the article, a number of former gamers mentioned the excursions add to Dallas’ distractions, which is one motive it is not successful championships.
On Thursday, Prescott mentioned he would not thoughts the excursions, which aren’t any completely different from media and employees members strolling across the constructing.
“Actually, I really feel prefer it’s an excuse,” Prescott mentioned, through LoneStarLive.com’s Aaron Kasinitz. “What is the distinction in [reporters] coming within the locker room and speaking, you understand? Nicely, guys, b—h about that, too, and I do not get that. I imply, it is being skilled, some stuff you cope with.”
Nonetheless, former gamers really feel prefer it’s one thing they should not should expertise day by day.
In March, former Cowboys tight finish Dalton Schultz — now with the Houston Texans — instructed ESPN’s Pat McAfee excursions made him really feel like he was in a “zoo.” Former Dallas security Jayron Kearse agreed.
“You are strolling by the tour information, they usually’re pulling [fans] to the facet, and also you hear them say, ‘Oh, that is [wide receiver] CeeDee Lamb, that is CeeDee,” Kearse mentioned, in response to Kahler. “Like Dalton mentioned, it is type of such as you’re like a lion in a zoo, and children are going to see a lion. That is not a motive why we did not recover from that hump. However I simply do not suppose that actually equates to successful. That has nothing to do with us successful the sport.”
Prescott acknowledged that gamers should get used to the fixed consideration they obtain when enjoying for Dallas, nevertheless it’s additionally why being with the group is a privilege.
“You gotta embrace it,” he mentioned. “You possibly can stroll by, and you’ll have a detrimental mindset about it and permit that to spoil your day. Otherwise you might be grateful that you just’re a company that individuals wish to see. And you understand, for me, it is simple to say, ‘What’s up?’ Wave and preserve strolling.”
Not all gamers benefit from the highlight, although, and the report might deliver undesirable consideration to “America’s Workforce.”
The Cowboys (3-3) are already having hassle overcoming a sluggish begin heading into Sunday’s highway matchup in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers (3-4).
