STEPHEN A. Smith took a shot at Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott on Thursday’s edition of First Take.
The fiery personality, 56, opened up after Prescott’s latest comments about his contract situation.
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Stephen A. appeared on the popular sports debate show alongside host Molly Qerim and analysts Damien Woody and Kimberley A. Martin.
The panel discussed Prescott, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback who is entering a contract year.
The Cowboys signal-caller revealed that he is not focused on contract negotiations, even admitting: “I don’t play for money.”
It’s safe to say that Smith was perplexed by Prescott’s comments, especially with the Cowboys star’s teammates, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parson, also looking for contract extensions.
“Saying that while Ceedee Lamb and Micah Parsons are trying to get paid -“ I’m like, ‘”Really look?” he said.
Smith repeated his previous stance that he doesn’t think Prescott deserves a contract expected to be worth more than $60 million per year.
He mentioned Prescott’s disappointing performance in last year’s playoffs.
The 30-year-old recorded three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Cowboys’ 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round.
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“Go out there and prove it,” said Stephen A., calling Prescott.
“You have a contract coming up.”
Smith then suggested that Prescott could “take less” money so that Parsons and Lamb could get extensions.
Prescott played with the franchise before signing his current four-year, $160 million contract, which expires after the 2024 season.
All-Pro receiver Lamb is entering the final year of his rookie contract and did not participate in voluntary OTAs with the Cowboys this week.
It will be worth monitoring if Lamb participates in mandatory minicamps next month.
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Parsons was also absent from OTAs, but is in a different boat than the other two stars.
He has two years until his debut contract is up.
Prescott has not missed a season and is expected to fulfill his contract.
The soon-to-be nine-year veteran will count $55 million against the cap.
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