NFL players feel a certain way about Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's ability

Dak Prescott appears to have the respect of some of his colleagues in an anonymous ESPN quarterback poll.

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Like it or not, the Dallas Cowboys already have their franchise quarterback.

Putting aside the postseason success, the Cowboys would not have been a contender these past few seasons with Dak Prescott on the roster.

Now, it seems that the 2023 MVP runner-up is getting his flowers from those he shares the field with.

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ESPN conducted an anonymous poll of 103 NFL players. The players were asked their opinions on the play of players at certain positions.

When it came to the question of who is the most underrated quarterback in the league, a few of those players had Prescott on their minds.

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Top vote-getters for the most underrated QB

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T1. Purdy (14)

T1. Stafford (14)

T3. Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins (7)

T3. Lions' Jared Goff (7)

T3. Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love (7)

T3. Carolina Panthers Bryce Young (7)

Other top vote-getters: Herbert (6), Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4), Jackson (4), Hurts (4) and Tagovailoa (4)

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Truthfully, if Prescott had one NFC Championship appearance, his conversations with the franchise about a new contract would already be over.

Prescott has proven time and time again that he has the talent. Now, even his competitors are starting to feel the disrespect for the Cowboys quarterback.

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