The Dallas Cowboys Just Changed EVERYTHING.. | (Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones)

what's up Cowboys Nation welcome back to Cowboys news TV where we bring you the latest and greatest from our Dallas Cowboys I'm Dave and today we're diving into a topic that has been on everyone's mind as we inch closer to the start of the 2024 NFL season Dak Prescott's contract situation as you all know the cowboy successfully locked in CD lamb with a new deal earlier this week which was a massive win for the team but with that done all eyes are now on our qb1 Dak Prescott the big question is will Dak secure a contract extension before the season kicks off or is he Hing into 2024 on the final year of his current deal let's break it all down but before we do make sure you hit that subscribe button and ring the notification Bell so you don't miss any of our upcoming videos we're on the road to 11,000 subscribers and your support is crucial help us reach our goal by subscribing today following CD Lamb's contract extension and his much anticipated return to the field the spotlight has naturally shifted to Dak Prescott the situation is pretty intriguing because we're talking about the franchise quarterback potentially heading into the season without a new deal for Prescott this could mean betting on himself and possibly Landing an even bigger contract next spring with some analysts predicting that figure could push well above $60 million on the open market on the other hand for the Cowboys locking in their star QB now would provide long-term security but it also raises the question will this deal still look good when other quarterback contracts come down the pipeline next off season Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones seems pretty relaxed about the whole situation in a recent interview he mentioned that since Dak is here there's no no more to do to ensure the team is ready for the season opener against the Cleveland Browns on September 8th this statement suggests there isn't a pressing sense of urgency from the Cowboys side to get this deal done before the season starts so what do you think Cowboys Nation is Jerry Jones playing it cool or could this lack of urgency backfire on the team drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get the conversation going when asked about the possibility of being the next big contract sign for the Cowboys Dak Prescott was clear his focus is elsewhere he said not my focus anymore to be honest I can't say it was ever my focus it's about getting this team better this shows just how Lockton Dak is on the present and on preparing for the upcoming season however what really stands out is dak's comment about whether the deal needs to be done before the season begins he said I don't need it I think it says a lot if it is or it isn't however it doesn't really matter to me to be honest with you that's an interesting take don't you think DX seems to be saying that whether or not the deal gets done will speak volumes but it won't affect his mindset or approach to the game it's almost as if he's sending a subtle message to the front office either get it done or don't but he's going to do his job regardless Cowboys Nation what's your read on dax's attitude toward this contract situation do you think this is the right mindset for our quarterback or should he push harder to get the deal done before the season kicks off let us know in the comments and vote in our poll about whether you think Dak should sign now or wait it out as we head into the final stretch before the season starts the clock is ticking on whether Dak will enter 2024 with a new deal in hand or if he'll be playing out his contract year once again Prescott has always been one to focus on the present a trait that has served him well well both on and off the field but with contract talks potentially looming over the season it's clear that his future whether in Dallas or elsewhere will remain a Hot Topic Prescott himself seems at peace with whatever comes next he recently said I'm blessed to play this game to be in year nine to do what I do and be as healthy as I am the experience that I've had I'm blessed to play this game I get paid a lot of money to do it I've already gotten paid to get paid again is just part of it I'm du up for it whether that's signing here or somewhere else that I don't care to think about at this moment it's all part of it that's a mature seasoned response from a quarterback who's seen it all and it's clear that Dak is ready to go no matter what happens with his contract but what does this mean for the Cowboys if a deal doesn't get done will it impact the team's chemistry or performance on the field Cowboys I want to hear from you do you think DX should sign a new deal before the season starts or should he wait it out and see what happens next off season could this contract situation impact the Cowboys chances this season drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get a discussion going now let's talk about Mike Zimmer after a storyed career as a defensive Mastermind Zimmer found himself at the Helm of the Minnesota Vikings but his final days with the team were were anything but smooth in fact Zimmer himself describes those days as miserable a far cry from the success he once enjoyed it all came to an end on January 10th 2022 when vikings owners Z and Mark wolf officially let go of Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman Zimmer was devastated and who could blame him after all this was a man who had never been fired in his long coaching career imagine this Cowboys Nation being in a job where you pour your heart and soul into your work only to find out it's not enough and when it's time to go you're asked if you want to address the very people who in your eyes led to your downfall Zimmer's response hell no they got me fired can you feel the frustration and betrayal he must have felt so here's a question for you all do you think Zimmer's reaction was justified should he have addressed the team or was is walking away the right call drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get a conversation going I'm curious to see where you stand on this one Zimmer's story gets even more intense when we dig into his relationship with some of the players and coaches he worked with in Minnesota one name that stands out is Terence Newman a player Zimmer had coached for years from Dallas to Cincinnati to Minnesota Newman later became an assistant coach under Zimmer but in the end he was one of the voices calling out the toxic atmosphere in Zimmer's final days with the Vikings for Zimmer this wasn't just a professional jab it was personal he says Terrence was like my son I called prels about that one I called Terren he said well that's how I felt I said then look we're done now Cowboys Nation I want to hear from you how would you handle a situation like this if some someone you considered family criticized you in such a public way would you cut ties or would you try to work it out let's discuss this in the comments below and don't forget to vote in our poll about whether Zimmer's reaction was justified and then there's the matter of the 2021 NFL draft where Zimmer's frustrations really boiled over the Vikings had four third round picks and GM Rick Spielman used them on quarterback Kellen Mond linebacker Chaz serat offensive lineman Wyatt Davis and defensive end Patrick Jones too when M was picked Zimmer walked out of the room he didn't even talk to Spielman until the next morning the two had a heated exchange where Zimmer made it clear he was upset about the picks believing that they had passed on potential starters for what he called four backups now I know we've got some draft enthusiasts out there how do you feel about Zimmer's reaction to the Vikings draft choices was he right to be upset or was he reacting share your thoughts in the comments and let's get a debate going about the importance of nailing those draft picks especially in the critical third round as we wrap up remember to subscribe to Cowboys news TV if you haven't 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