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Following the disaster that was the 2024 season for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, expectations are high for a rebound season and a brighter outlook for the future.
Of course, Dak Prescott is looking to stay healthy and replicate his 2023 MVP-runner-up campaign. Last year was a rough one for the soon-to-be franchise leader in passing yards; from early-season poor play to a hamstring tear, it was one to forget.
Below him, Cowboys fans actually have a real reason to be enthusiastic, as backup quarterback Joe Milton begins his sophomore season in the NFL, and his first in Dallas.
Brian Schottenheimer on new QB Joe Milton:
“From the time he’s been here, the work ethic is incredible. He’s one of the first people in the building, he’s one of the last to leave. The way he has attacked the playbook, and picking it up has been incredible.” pic.twitter.com/5rDKiPQH4y
— SleeperCowboys (@SleeperCowboys) May 20, 2025
The team acquired the former Michigan Wolverine and Tennessee Volunteer early in the offseason, and it has sparked quite a bit of excitement. Milton is young, has a rocket for an arm, and looked good for the Patriots in limited snaps last season.
Will Grier, a long-time veteran at this point, rounds out the room and has something to prove as well. He has a legitimate chance to avoid being cut for the entire season.
All in all, there is a lot to see in the Cowboys quarterback room this season, so let’s talk about the best-case scenario for each guy.
The answer for Prescott here is easy: he must get back to the MVP-caliber player we have seen before.
In 2023, this guy was statistically the best quarterback in football. You cannot argue with that if you just look at the numbers; he lost the MVP because the Baltimore Ravens were the better team.
Prescott led the league in completions and touchdowns, and held career highs in completion percentage and QBR.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott finished second in NFL MVP voting.
Lamar Jackson won by a large margin, receiving 49 of 50 first place votes
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) February 9, 2024
The two-time All-Pro threw just nine interceptions in 17 games that year; in eight games in 2024, he threw eight. Now, did he have a worse supporting cast last season? Of course, but that doesn’t take away from his poor performance.
He was not good enough, and with CeeDee Lamb healthy, George Pickens next to him, and continued improvements on the offensive line, there is no excuse this season.
Dak Prescott’s best-case scenario is good health and great play. If he combines those, he’ll have a third All-Pro selection, and perhaps some hardware to add to his trophy case.
Just as with Prescott, there is a clear-cut answer for Milton here. His best-case scenario is becoming the...
