FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones prepares as if he can see the future.
As the person in charge of the salary cap, Jones must take a multiyear view of the Cowboys' roster, the money tied to players and the type of money that should be set aside for the future.
Starting next offseason, per league rules, the Cowboys can look to sign Prescott to a long-term contract if they want. Jones is already thinking about the zeroes that will be attached to Prescott's contract, especially with the recent deal the Atlanta Falcons gave Matt Ryan, totaling $150 million over five years and guaranteeing the quarterback $100 million.