The Dallas Cowboys are going to have to spend a lot of money to keep Dak Prescott around long term. Potentially not the most money.
Prescott spoke with reporters Friday, disclosing that contract negotiations with the team have not begun, but that he had a preliminary discussion with team owner Jerry Jones a few weeks ago, per the Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken. He then said something rather curious:
"I'm not trying to be the highest-paid, necessarily. I'll wait until negotiations begin and obviously want to put this team in the best situation.