Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is refuting claims that fan excursions are one purpose 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 crew 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 purpose it is not successful championships.
On Thursday, Prescott mentioned he does not thoughts the excursions, which aren’t any totally different from media and workers members strolling across the constructing.
“Truthfully, 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 already know? Properly, guys, b—h about that, too, and I do not get that. I imply, it is being skilled, some belongings you take care of.”
Nonetheless, former gamers really feel prefer it’s one thing they should not should expertise every 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, and so they’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 accordance with Kahler. “Like Dalton mentioned, it is sort of such as you’re like a lion in a zoo, and children are going to see a lion. That is not a purpose 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 taking part in for Dallas, however it’s additionally why being with the group is a privilege.
“You gotta embrace it,” he mentioned. “You’ll be able to stroll by, and you may have a detrimental mindset about it and permit that to smash your day. Otherwise you might be grateful that you simply’re a corporation that individuals wish to see. And you already know, for me, it is simple to say, ‘What’s up?’ Wave and hold strolling.”
Not all gamers benefit from the highlight, although, and the report could deliver undesirable consideration to “America’s Group.”
The Cowboys (3-3) are already having bother overcoming a gradual begin heading into Sunday’s street matchup in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers (3-4).
