When you’re America’s QB, you’re going to have plenty of critics.
While it’s fair game to criticize Dak Prescott’s playoff performances and even question whether he merits a record-breaking contract, suggesting that the Dallas Cowboys’ postseason struggles are due to their “culture” is off-limits.
Despite boasting 36 regular-season wins in the last three seasons, second only to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Cowboys have managed just one playoff victory.
Critics, including Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, have pointed fingers at the team’s culture, accusing it of resting on past laurels rather than striving for postseason success.
However, Prescott staunchly defended the team’s culture at a recent charity event, emphasizing its excellence and the pride he takes in it. He expressed feeling attacked by any doubts or concerns raised about it.
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“Yeah the culture is high honestly, and the culture is great from my standpoint,” Prescott said at a charity event on Monday, per Garrett Podell of CBS Sports. “… My point is that’s something I’ve bragged on and took pride in. So if there’s questions of that or concerns on that, I feel attacked.”
Despite leading a prolific offense that secured a 12-5 record, an NFC East Championship, and a home playoff game last season, Prescott’s poor performance in the playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, coupled with his 2-5 postseason record, has raised eyebrows.
Smith, who won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys in the 1990s, not only questioned the team’s culture but also its lack of passion and determination.
Prescott understandably feels under fire, even from within his own ranks.
