Cowboys' Mike McCarthy wants fans to continue believing in Dak Prescott: 'He’s clearly the answer'

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The Dallas Cowboys will have head coach Mike McCarthy back for a fifth season, though his contract will expire after the 2024 season. 

Another contract that’s top of mind for the organization is that of quarterback Dak Prescott, who will also see his run out after next season. 

He carries a $59.455 million cap hit following a season that saw MVP-level play end in disaster against the Green Bay Packers in a 48-32 loss at home. 

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Dak Prescott, #4 of the Dallas Cowboys, looks on after a play against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

While questions regarding McCarthy’s future in Dallas came out immediately, fans were also upset with how Prescott performed. 

But McCarthy, speaking to reporters on Thursday after it was made clear he would return for his fifth season as head coach, believes fans need to continue believing in No. 4. 

"I believe in Dak Prescott," he said. "I think he’s clearly the answer. He’s part of the solution moving forward. As difficult as this time is right now, when we can work through this emotional period that we’re in, we’ll continue to build off what he brings to the table."

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There has been clear production for Prescott since McCarthy took over in 2020. Prescott’s first full season under McCarthy in 2021 – Prescott was injured most of 2020 – saw him throw for 4,449 yards with 37 touchdowns to 10 interceptions with a then-career-high