After the Dallas Cowboys suffered a painful 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 6, quarterback Dak Prescott is still standing by head coach Mike McCarthy.
McCarthy’s job security has been in question recently, but Prescott insists that he fully supports his coach, even as the pressure increases.
“The man he is, the preparation he puts in, and his leadership—I’ll go to war for that guy every single day,” Prescott said. “I know everyone in the locker room feels the same way.”
Prescott also mentioned McCarthy’s inspiring speech after the game. “He delivered a strong message. Even after a tough loss, to show those emotions and want to respond, I’ll follow him,” Prescott added.
Dak Prescott on his belief in Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: “The man he is. The preparation that he puts into this. The leader. I’ll go to war for that guy, with that guy, every single day. And I’m not the only one in that locker room. I feel like everybody feels that. If you…
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This endorsement from Prescott comes at a critical time for the Cowboys, who are now 3-3 and need to turn their season around.
The 47 points allowed against the Lions are the most the Cowboys have ever given up in a game where they didn’t score a touchdown. In their last four home games, they have allowed a total of 167 points, making it one of the worst stretches in NFL history.
Prescott’s trust in McCarthy could serve as motivation for the team as they try to bounce back. The Cowboys will head into their bye week and prepare for a tough schedule, facing the 49ers, Falcons, Eagles, and Texans next.
