FRISCO -- Tony Romo crumpled to the field on that fateful August night in Seattle. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott ran into the preseason game in place of the veteran long before anyone planned.
On third and 8, he completed a pass to receiver Cole Beasley for the first down. More significant and lasting is the impression he made on his teammates as the game unfolded.
“The huddle’s a unique thing,” said 14-year veteran tight end Jason Witten, who sets the Dallas leadership standard. “In a lot of ways in college football, it’s gone away. ... I believe a quarterback walking in the huddle and looking 10 grown men in the eyes and taking ownership and showing them and convincing them to believe in what this play call is and execution -- that’s not an easy task.