Dak Prescott draws high praise from ex-Cowboys star

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By Aaindri Thakuri | Last updated Jul 14, 2026 2:11 AM ET

Dak Prescott isn’t a player who is often showered with high praise in the NFL. Experts often blame him for the team’s shortcomings while completely ignoring his massive successes.

However, those who actually share the field with Prescott have a very different perspective.

Jourdan Lewis, who spent eight seasons as Prescott’s teammate, recently appeared on the Just Earn It podcast to reflect on his time in Dallas. The veteran cornerback reserved his highest praise for his former QB’s resilience and command of the locker room.

“I love Dak. I love the type of leader he is, the type of player he is. He’s gone through so much and he fights back every time. I believe in him,” Lewis said. “So I’m like, man, I believe in a quarterback and you need that in the NFL. You have to believe in a quarterback. That’s like number one.”

Lewis’ comments about Prescott in the July 9 video posted on X by @DakMuse are spot-on. Statistically, his regular-season resume is undeniable.

Through 10 seasons in Dallas (2016–2025), Prescott has thrown for 35,989 yards, 243 touchdowns, and 92 interceptions over 139 games, making him the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards and completion percentage.

Yet, despite these elite regular-season accolades, one final hurdle keeps him from jumping from good to truly great, which is his playoff success.

Unfortunately, until then, no amount of his teammates’ praise will change the ideology of the experts.

Reports indicate Dak Prescott is aware of the Super Bowl criticism

Dak Prescott faces heavy criticism because his playoff history is disappointing. He holds a 2-5 postseason record and has struggled to advance past the first round.

Even though he performs well during the regular season, it is a well-known fact that fans and analysts judge quarterbacks by their championship success.

Dak embraces this high standard and openly acknowledges that postseason failure invites backlash. He shared his mindset on the position while speaking to the media (via video on YouTube by @Dallas Cowboys).

“If you play this position, I’ve said it before, it’s how you’re judged is winning that last game.” Prescott said “Anything other than that, you’re warranted to get [criticism] because you’ve not won that game.

Other elite quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow face similar pressure because they also have not won the one championship game that matters above all else.

“If you’re not wired that way and if it’s not what pushes you, you should probably find a different job and a different position. I think we all feel the same, and if I know those guys are like me, it’s an obsession.” Prescott added.

Ultimately, performing well on regular-season wins is not enough for the Dallas star. To silence his doubters, Dak must lead his team deep into the playoffs and finally capture a Super Bowl ring.

This article first appeared on DallasCowboysCommunity and was syndicated with permission.

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