Dak Prescott ‘Brags’ on ‘Mental Toughness’ as Eagles Ex Calls Cowboys QB ‘Ass’
Ex-Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy may still have some animosity toward the Dallas Cowboys.
While appearing on Fox Sports 1's (FS1) "Speak,” "Shady" McCoy tore into Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after he threw two interceptions in the 40-34 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
"Dak is ass, ..." McCoy said. "This is the second game he's just lost by throwing picks.”
McCoy even went as far as to say Prescott has the "easiest job in football."
.@CutOnDime25 had a lot to get off his chest about Dak Prescott, and @DavidHelman_ obviously disagrees. Get your popcorn ready for this one! 😂🍿 pic.twitter.com/7Q5BKFYdDp
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) December 20, 2022
Since his return from the season-opening injury that sidelined him for five games, Prescott has racked up picks. But …
According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), six of Prescott's 11 interceptions came on non-turnover-worthy plays, meaning those interceptions weren't his fault.
Another fun fact:
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) December 20, 2022
Dak Prescott is tied for the most INTs (6) on plays that weren't deemed turnover-worthy plays (meaning they weren't his fault) by PFF. #Cowboys
One of those six interceptions came on the final play of the OT loss at the Jaguars, when a Prescott pass bounced off the hands of wide receiver Noah Brown and into the paws of Jaguars defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins, who then ran it back for a game-ending pick-six.
But as NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dungy pointed out in response to McCoy, the Cowboys' defense gave up 503 yards. When putting aside the two interceptions, Prescott had a good day, completing 23 of his 30 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns.
Was @CutonDime25 watching this game. Dak 23-30-256 yds & 3 TDs. He threw 2 INTs. The first one his arm was hit as he threw. The second one was right in the receiver’s hands. Dallas defense gave up 503 yds and 40 points. And the loss is all on Dak. Really??? https://t.co/SoaFiugp6Y
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) December 21, 2022
Prescott and the 10-3 Cowboys will look to rebound against the 13-1 Eagles at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, with Dak very much in the spotlight.
Asked this week at The Star about the picks, the criticism and the pressure, Prescott smiled through his response.
“Not to brag,” Dak said, “but I’m pretty mentally tough.”
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