BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys to extend key QB man contract

Dak Prescott had his best statistical season as a Cowboy last season, recording 36 passing touchdowns and 4,516 yards. The question of when and if Dallas will extend the former Pro Bowler or let him hit free agency next offseason lingers.

Here are three reasons the Cowboys should extend the veteran quarterback now:

The QB market is hot

Jared Goff re-signed with Detroit on a $212 million contract this offseason, and 35-year-old Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons. As more and more quarterbacks sign lucrative contracts, the Cowboys find themselves with less and less negotiating power.

Dallas would be better off signing Prescott before players like Trevor Lawrence or Jordan Love drive up the cost of quarterbacks.

Dallas has limited options

The Cowboys are still starting from scratch in their search for a suitable replacement for Prescott, even after acquiring Trey Lance, a former third overall pick, during the offseason.

Given that it is currently regarded as one of the weaker QB draft classes, there aren’t many more options available in the NFL Draft class of 2019. Before the upcoming offseason, Dallas ought to sign Prescott so he can exercise his right to free agency and potentially leave “America’s Team.”

Prescott is still in his prime

Leading the league in passing touchdowns the previous season, Prescott turned in an MVP-caliber performance. The Cowboys must find the extra cash up front to retain the all-star signal caller in Dallas before another team does, as he provides the team with the best chance to win a Super Bowl.

If Prescott is not signed to a contract right away, Jerry’s World may become irate and the two-time Pro Bowler may leave.