Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes bold interception prediction for 2023 season: ‘I know who I am’

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is aware of he must curb the turnovers in 2023 after main the NFL with a career-high 15 interceptions in 2022.

Enjoying for a squad nicknamed “America’s Group” means eyes throughout the nation are all around the Cowboys irrespective of once they’re enjoying, making each interception really feel like three directly.

After movie and recapping what he did final season, Prescott knows that number shall be totally different this yr.

“I received’t have 10 interceptions this yr,” Prescott mentioned boldly to the Fort Value Star-Telegram.

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Prescott didn’t wish to throw his broad receivers below the bus, however he does consider that a few of his interceptions final yr have been the results of drops.

“I do know who I’m, and you may return and take away half of these off drops,” Prescott defined. “I am not saying it is on the receiver, however when you lower that in half then we begin speaking about these, no one is speaking about it.”

The precise quantity is 4, per NFL.com, and there have been moments the place Dallas receivers did get their palms on the ball earlier than it was ultimately picked off.

Although that’s how the sport typically goes. Whether or not the ball slips via a receiver’s palms, or a receiver falls down with or with out contact on a route, interceptions occur.

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Once you’re on “America’s Group” although, Prescott understands that each interception issues extra.

“We’re a speaking level,” he mentioned. “As you discover one thing to speak about, that’s the very first thing to go to.”

Prescott has been the point of interest since he was named the group’s starter in 2016 as a rookie, bringing Dallas to a 13-3 document in 16 video games. He’s had a dropping document simply as soon as in his profession, and has been a really proficient beginning quarterback in one of many league’s tougher divisions in the NFC East.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Walter Payton Man of the Yr, made a pregame look on the Tremendous Bowl LVII between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in February. (Cooper Neill/Getty Photographs)

Nonetheless, Cowboys followers don’t care concerning the common season at this level.

Sure, document is required to make the playoffs, however when the final Tremendous Bowl received by the franchise got here in 1995, the group and its fan base are itching for one more Vince Lombardi Trophy within the constructing.

Prescott is simply 2-4 in his playoff profession, which features a win in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a loss to the San Francisco 49ers final season. Prescott threw two interceptions to 1 landing within the 19-12 loss to San Fran.

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Heading into 2023, Prescott is assured that the Cowboys will flourish with Mike McCarthy calling performs now that Kellen Moore, the group’s offensive coordinator final season, is with the Los Angeles Chargers.

“Mike does an incredible job with these [receivers]. They know the place to be, why to be, once they’re getting checked out. That is going to be an enormous soar,” Prescott mentioned.

Regardless of spectacular stats general, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is simply 2-4 in his playoff profession with “America’s Group.” (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)

If Prescott can restrict his turnovers and proceed discovering the top zone like he has for years now, maybe the Cowboys can lastly achieve that playoff run the group desperately desires.

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You’ll be able to wager Cowboys followers – and the remainder of the NFL for that matter – shall be retaining an in depth eye on that interception whole because the season goes on.