Jimmy Johnson Critiques Cowboys' Financial Decisions

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson has criticized the team's decision to sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a four-year, $240 million extension, arguing that the franchise is now financially constrained. He believes Prescott, who has struggled this season and is out with a season-ending hamstring injury, should have been allowed to play out his previous contract before negotiating a new deal. Johnson also expressed skepticism about the Cowboys' playoff chances and questioned the wisdom of extending Prescott when the team could have saved money if he performed poorly or got injured. Additionally, he noted that the significant contracts for both Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will heavily impact the team's salary cap moving forward. Johnson suggested that the Cowboys may need to make tough financial decisions during the upcoming offseason, particularly regarding their quarterback and head coach Mike McCarthy's future. Despite the coaching issues, he indicated that changing coaches might not be a simple solution to the team's problems.