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Dak Prescott’s Record-Breaking Streak With Dallas Cowboys Fails To Unsettle Him

By Ruchi Gupta
Published on: 17:50 PST, Sep 21, 2016

Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys’ rookie quarterback, has wowed the team’s fans and spectators alike with his poise and performance. His record of 75 passes without interception is the highest in NFL history by a rookie starting a season.

The way Dak Prescott has begun his NFL run comes as a surprise to almost every person following his career. Most would agree that before the beginning of the training camp, they thought Prescott would need at least a year or two to find his feet. No one imagined seeing him on the field so early and doing so well too.

Tony Romo’s injury in the preseason looked like inevitable doom for the Dallas Cowboys but Dak Prescott, as his replacement, has held his own. The team seems just about fine even in the hands of an untested quarterback.

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Dak Prescott Keeps His Focus On Dallas Cowboys’ Wins

Prescott’s inexperience may eventually come to the fore but for now, he is performing great, with 62.7 percent of his passes landing without interception. Even off the field, he seems wise enough to not let this record-breaking streak get to his head.

“It’s all about the wins. I’d like to be 2-0. Records are meant to be broken. That happened, and I’m sure that will get broken at some point.”

According to ESPN, Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie quarterback Carson Wentz isn’t too far behind with 71 passes without an interception.

Record Breaking First Week

Dak Prescott’s record was previously held by quarterback Warren Moon, whose name finds mention in the Hall of Fame. He began his career in 1984 with a record of 72 passes without an interception with the Houston Oilers.

Prescott’s performance is even more impressive as he lacks the advantage that Moon had owing to his six years of experience at the CFL before making it to the NFL. While Moon was 27-years-old at the time, Prescott is just 23.

Prescott, despite his rookie label, held his own against the Cowboys’ biggest rivals in their stadium. His performance seemed to overshadow that of his predecessors in more ways than one.

His role in the win against the Washington Redskins may not have been out of the ordinary according to some, but he did exactly what was required of him. There were no expectations of greatness. His coaches did not ask him to do anything too complicated or huge. He did not have to throw the ball too deep, especially when he has on his side a running back like Ezekiel Elliott and a receiver like Dez Bryant.

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Prescott had to be just good enough to let his mates make the big plays and he was exactly that.

“Job security is ball security and making sure I put myself and this team in a position to win and not turning over the ball is a good start in doing that. That’s one thing I stress in my preparation and going out there playing the game.”

Dak Prescott Has A Clear Vision For The Future

The 6’2″, 223-pound Prescott doesn’t sell himself short. He is aware of how much talk his performance has generated but he doesn’t want to stop here. He admits that he has much higher expectations for himself and vows to continue getting better, according to Dallas News.

“I feel like I belong here. This isn’t a dream where I’m wowed every day. I feel like this is where I belong so I’ve got to continue to get better.”

He realizes that it is important to get out onto the field with a win in mind each time. He promises to evaluate himself at the end of the season to get the best out of himself.

His coach from college, Dan Mullen, points out that Prescott doesn’t give in to the urge of making something special happen every time, a classic mistake that most young players make. He has his focus set on giving a steady and consistent performance. It may not be exciting but this is how great quarterbacks are made. For now, Cowboys’ Dak Prescott seems determined to be just that.

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