The Dallas Cowboys' season feels like it's teetering and Dak Prescott was asked after Sunday's demoralizing loss if the team needs to make a big trade. The question cited Dallas' acquisition of Amari Cooper in 2018 which essentially saved the season.
Prescott offered a blunt response, saying it's in the hands of the front office. It's not like Prescott to send subtle messages to Jerry Jones through the media. In typical Dak fashion, he expressed confidence in the Cowboys' current roster and took accoutability for his own play.
Though an admirable stance from Prescott, a profound statement from the face of the franchise might have lit a fire under the front office.
As evidenced by his Tuesday meltdown on 105.3 The Fan, Jones is clearly feeling the pressure. However, it wasn't enough for the longtime owner to trade for now-former Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams.
Davante Adams trade further proves Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' all-in promise was a lie
Adams was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional third-round pick that can become a second-rounder based on performance.
While the Jets topped Adams' list of destinations, the Cowboys were reportedly one of the initial teams that checked in on the disgruntled wideout. However, their interest quickly dissipated for reasons that ring all too familiar for Dallas supporters.
Longtime Cowboys insider Jane Slater of NFL Network was told that the team "doesn't have the money" to absorb Adams' contract and that draft capital next year is "more important than ever."
The Cowboys currently have $21.760 million in cap room. The Jets had less than $20 million in cap space before acquiring Adams. The six-time Pro Bowler is guaranteed $11.59 million for the rest of the season. He is set to earn $36.25 million in 2025 and 2026, but that is non-guaranteed money.
After falling to 2-4 on Monday night, the Jets are desperate and decided to take on Adams' entire contract. It was expected around the league that Las Vegas would swallow at least some of Adams' deal to get the WR out of town, but New York made somewhat of a panic move.
Let's make one thing clear: the Cowboys are nowhere near as desperate as the Jets. Their Super Bowl window could close as soon as 2025 if Aaron Rodgers decides to retire. At the same time, Dallas' offense is starved for another playmaker.
The Cowboys had the draft assets and cap room to make it work and they seemingly weren't even involved.
