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As the Dallas Cowboys officially begin their mandatory minicamp, franchise quarterback Dak Prescott is unconcerned about star wide receiver George Pickens. Despite Pickens’ ongoing contract dispute with the organization after he signed his franchise tag, Prescott is confident that they will be able to build on their chemistry once the receiver reports for duty. He has expressed no worries about not having direct communication or throwing sessions with Pickens since April.
However, there is a new development in the practice field that has caught attention. The veteran quarterback is experiencing minor physical limitations that will affect his scheduled workload during these critical offseason sessions. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Prescott will be limited during full-team drills due to soreness in his knee.
Schottenheimer reassured fans that the soreness is minor and absolutely “nothing to be concerned about.” Yet, any physical issue involving the face of the franchise inevitably attracts scrutiny. By restricting Prescott from intensive 11-on-11 drills, the Cowboys coaching staff is taking a cautious approach to protect their key offensive player and to avoid any setbacks before training camp starts in July.
This health update comes amid ongoing external criticism directed at Prescott, prompting franchise legend Emmitt Smith to defend the quarterback against his detractors. Smith strongly asserted that keeping Prescott as the starting quarterback is the best decision the organization has made since the end of the Tony Romo era. He also emphasized the reality that a quarterback cannot win a championship completely on his own.
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