Dak Prescott could take a knee during the national anthem, and or spit on the American flag and he will be the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He’s not going to the bench.

One, because he’s good, and, two, because his backup is Cooper Rush.

Don’t fool yourself: This is a large risk.

“It’s a very important role because at some point your teammates are going to count on you,” Rush said. “You accept it and you love it.”

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