.Todd Archer, ESPN Team WriterSep 8, 2024, 11:50 AM ETCloseTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL since 1997 and Dallas due to the fact that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. FRISCO, Texas-- Once Dak Prescott has actually authorized another mega-contract to become the Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback, however several years he has left behind will certainly have to do with legacy.He has his loan. Prior to signing the absolute most latest offer, he cashed in more than $160 million, along with a little bit much more than $4 thousand on his newbie offer (2016-19), $31.4 thousand on the franchise tag in 2020, and $126 million coming from 2021 to 2023. And he may make $240 thousand on his most current deal, depending on to ESPN's Adam Schefter.But in order for Prescott to move from a good analytical quarterback to one of the best in Cowboys record, he must do something he has actually refrained from doing yet: get to a Super Bowl. Perhaps even succeed it.It is actually certainly not entirely reasonable, however those are actually the standards in Dallas specified by Lobby of Famers Roger Staubach and also Troy Aikman.Prescott has actually done pretty much whatever else in his first 8 years as the beginning quarterback. He has actually prepared the crew document for goal passes in a period (37 ). By the edge of upcoming period, he ought to go beyond Tony Romo (34,183) as the franchise innovator in passing gardens. He is 45 touchdown passes reluctant of Romo's report (247 ). He has actually won the NFC East 4 opportunities. He has actually been actually to the Pro Bowl. In 2023, he possessed his best season and was actually named All-Pro and ended up second in MVP voting. He was called the champion of the Walter Payton Guy of the Year award.Best of NFL Nation u2022 Epic effort to deliver Packers, Eagles to South America u2022 Timeline of Goff's amazing Lions rebirth u2022 Saints urgent in Year 3 under Dennis Allen u2022 Rams looking for retribution in Detroit u2022 Cowboys, McCarthy view opportunity in 2024.However he has actually not gotten past the 2nd sphere of the playoffs, as well as the odor coming from the wild-card loss to the Eco-friendly Bay Packers in January still hangs over the whole entire organization.To perform what he's not done however, Prescott could be inquired to accomplish more along with less-- partially, as a result of his agreement, although the Cowboys were able to authorize CeeDee Sheep to a four-year agreement extension on Aug. 26. Groups along with pricey quarterbacks-- such as Buffalo's Josh Allen, Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, Cincinnati's Joe Den and also the Chargers' Justin Herbert-- have needed to make service choices at various other positions.The Cowboys initially talked to Prescott to do additional with less in 2018 without a real No. 1 recipient, and when that did certainly not exercise, they traded for wide receiver Amari Cooper, surrendering a first-round selection to the Raiders.Entering his ninth period, Prescott is actually a different quarterback than he was actually when entering his 3rd. He comprehends the game much more. He knows his activity much more. He understands defenses more.In 2024, he'll need to become far better than he has been, as the Cowboys transfer to a running-back-by-committee method and the might begin pair of newbies on the outrageous line. He requires to be better while facing a schedule that features seven activities versus 2023 playoff staffs in the initial 11 weeks.After this time, the Cowboys could look entirely different.This might be the last years of franchise business stalwarts secure Zack Martin, a future Lobby of Famer, and also defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. If they both depart after this period, Prescott is going to be the longest-tenured Cowboy, considering that fellow 2016 draught pick Ezekiel Elliott took an one-year interim coming from Dallas in 2023 for an assignment along with the New England Patriots.This offseason, the Cowboys bid farewell to left tackle Tyron Smith, a future Hall of Famer, facility Tyler Biadasz, managing back Tony Pollard and protective end Dorance Armstrong, to name a few, as Dallas prepped for manage Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and also Micah Parsons. The only distinctive enhancements were actually restoring Elliott and also linebacker Eric Kendricks in free of charge firm, as Chamber pot Jones' meaning of 'all-in' appeared to be different than what numerous others thought.But Jones is actually certainly all-in on Prescott right now, regardless of whether it took some negotiating time to obtain there.If Prescott, entering his nine period, plays out the package, he will be actually the longest-tenured beginning quarterback in franchise business history. Aikman was actually the Cowboys' starter for 12 seasons, Romo began for nine and also Staubach for eight.Since 1980, the only quarterback to wait longer to go to a Super Bowl for the first time along with the nightclub that composed him was actually Ken Anderson, that remained in his 10th season as Cincinnati's permanent starter. Matt Ryan as well as Peyton Manning headed to their initial Super Containers with Atlanta Georgia and also Indianapolis, specifically, in their 9th seasons as the full time starters.That's the challenge Prescott encounters in specifying his legacy on the industry.