America’s team quarterback Dak Prescott is in the news again, for his comments to TMZ regarding his friend and teammate, Ezekiel Elliot. Elliot is in hot water due to his incident in the Electrical Daisy Carnival in May – 2019, where Ezekiel is accused of shoving a security guard to the floor. Ezekiel was handcuffed but was not arrested. Dak is stuck in between a rock and hard place, but he has to finally decide who is he riding with, for Dak constantly refuses to speak regarding issues outside of football.
Dak is in line to for a life-changing contract, so is understandable he is trying to fly under the radar and stay in Jerry Jones good graces. Jerry Jones the only owner in the NFL that works as the team’s general manager, holds the decision for the livelihood of both players. Ezekiel has been in many off the field issues in his career with the Cowboys, that have even led to him being suspended 6 games 2 years ago for a separate incident, and has met with Commissioner Roger Goddel regarding this incident where he will not be serving a suspension.
Dak is in line for this extension because of his performance on the field, but it could be argued Ezekiel is one of the top reasons along with his offensive line that helps him shine. Players need to know their quarterback has their back, and not only in private but in the court of public opinion. Dak should start supporting his teammate or those single coverages won’t be there without the threat of Ezekiel running free.