Dak Prescott to Rams brass: 'We'll meet y'all in the NFC championship'
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback was an observer for the Aug. 9 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, but he still had time to catch up with some opponents prior to the game.
In fact, Prescott made something of a bold prediction to Rams brass before kickoff: Standing alongside owner Jerry Jones, the passer seemingly told Rams owner Stan Kroenke that they have a date set for January.
"We'll meet y'all in the NFC championship game," Prescott seemingly told Kroenke.
Dak Prescott shook hands with Rams owner Stan Kroenke, and then told him "We'll meet y'all in the NFC Championship." pic.twitter.com/KvDzpd0KAI
Should the Cowboys make it all the way to the NFC championship game, that would be quite the feat. Dallas currently owns the longest NFC championship game drought in the NFL, last appearing in the 1996 NFC championship game, which is also the last year they won it.
Adding intrigue to Dallas' season is new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who is replacing Mike McCarthy after a 7-10 season. McCarthy helped guide the Cowboys to playoff appearances in three of five seasons but failed to advance past the divisional round.
The Rams knocked on the door of the NFC championship game last season, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC divisional round. The Eagles would go on to trounce the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59.
Prescott is hoping for a similar ending for his Cowboys this year – and they may have to go through the Rams to do it.
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