Dallas Cowboys: Why Dak Prescott is worth $30 million a year

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 21: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won 20-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Record

In three seasons as a starter in the NFL, Dak Prescott has led the Dallas Cowboys to a record of 32-16. Let’s break down his record by year.

2016: 13-3 (Made playoffs)

2017: 9-7

2018: 10-6 (Made playoffs)

In two of his three seasons, Dak Prescott has taken the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs. In the season Prescott didn’t take the Cowboys to the playoffs, he still led them to a winning record. Now let’s compare Prescott’s record to those of the top 10 highest paid QBs in the league since 2016.

Below is the list of the top 10 highest paid QBs in the NFL. Along side their name, is their record since 2016.

1. Russell Wilson: 29-18-1

2. Aaron Rodgers: 20-18-1

3. Matt Ryan: 28-20

4. Kirk Cousins: 23-23-2

5. Jimmy Garoppolo: 8-2

6. Matthew Stafford: 24-24

7. Derek Carr: 22-24

8. Drew Brees: 31-16

9. Andrew Luck: 18-13

10. Alex Smith: 26-14

Prescott has a better record since 2016 than any of the top 10 highest paid QBs in the NFL right now. How can you say he’s not worth $30 million a year when he has a better record than Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and more?

Prescott wins games, and he deserves to be paid like a QB who does so.

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