Cowboys' Stephen Jones says Dak Prescott 'can lead us to a championship' amid contract speculation

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Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys, but a report over the weekend indicated that extension talks are virtually "nonexistent." 

With speculation surrounding the franchise’s confidence in their quarterback beginning to swirl, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones attempted to set the record straight on Monday, explaining that the ownership "absolutely" still believes that Prescott can get it done.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, #4, left, talks with Jerry Jones before the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 26, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"I totally think Dak can lead us to a championship," Jones told "Mad Dog Sports Radio."

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"He does everything the right way. He’s certainly the leader of this football team – he keeps everybody motivated in the offseason. He’s got everybody working out and doing all the things that it takes to put in the work to give yourself every opportunity to win a championship. It just so happens sometimes that ol’ oblong football doesn’t bounce your way."

The Cowboys have made it to the playoffs for the last three seasons, going 12-5 in the regular season. This year, they suffered another Wild Card round loss against the young Green Bay Packers. 

Dak Prescott, #4 of the Dallas Cowboys, greets teammates prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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