Almost missing Dak Prescott
Feature for ESPN online about Dallas Cowboys unexpected rookie new star. Art Directed by Matthew Bates
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Dak was not precisely the first option for owner Jerry Jones...
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The Cowboys kept on losing good deals and Quarterbacks due to conservative negotiations or bad luck!
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In some cases, there was nothing to negotiate...the QB was very clear about his preferred option!
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...However the unfortunate injury of lead QB Tony Romo put rookie QB Dak Prescott in the spotlight!
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Succession was ready!
Original story available at ESPN.com here