Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Dak Prescott 'developmental phase' comment spun wildly out of context

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated May 29, 2025 3:51 PM ET

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, talking heads on television and online love to use the team for engagement. After all, they are America's Team. People know this, which is why the Cowboys are dragged into every conversation.

People also love to take unnecessary shots at Dallas or its players, especially the quarterback.

Very few players are as disrespected as Dak Prescott, who was runner-up for the NFL MVP award just over a year ago. That was on full display on Thursday after head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke to the media.

Schottenheimer was asked about backup quarterback Will Grier and whether he was in the "developmental phase." That led to Schottenheimer saying all of the quarterbacks can continue to learn.

Asked if Will Grier is in the developmental phase as far as quarterbacks are concerned, Brian Schottenheimer said everyone is, including Dak Prescott.

"The minute these quarterbacks think that they figured it all out, that's probably when it's time for them to think about doing…
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) May 29, 2025

Because this is the Dallas Cowboys and people love to take shots at Dak Prescott whenever they can, the quote was spun and presented to appear like Schottenheimer was saying Prescott needs to continue developing.

Mind you, Dak is in his ninth year and getting paid $240 million. pic.twitter.com/YHLr9QC40x
— Underdog (@Underdog) May 29, 2025

Again, Schottenheimer was referring to all of the team's quarterbacks. There was a point in the press conference where the head coach mentioned "tweaking" things with Prescott.

Those comments were related to Prescott's "here we go" cadence.

So, Cowboys Nation, there is no need to ring the alarm bells.

Schottenheimer was saying nothing more than all quarterbacks can continue to learn throughout their careers. It had nothing to do with his thoughts on where Prescott stands as a quarterback.

But at least the Cowboys haters got their engagement, and $40 from X.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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