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Its been 30 seasons since the Dallas Cowboys last appeared in the Super Bowl (Super Bowl XXX in 1995), marking the 8th-longest Super Bowl drought in the NFL (among teams that have appeared in the game).
Dont think Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesnt know all about it.
Prescott, who is heading into his 11th season as Dallas starter, has established himself as one of the great players in franchise history.
He is the Cowboys all-time passing yards leader (35,989), along with being just six passing touchdowns away from surpassing Tony Romo as their all-time passing touchdowns leader (249).
He, however, has not yet led the Cowboys back to the Super Bowl.
At an event for the Dak Prescott Foundation on Friday night, Prescott discussed those heavy Super Bowl expectations.
Shoot yeah, thats whats left for me, Prescott said.
Thats always been my mindset.
Thats the one thing I truly love about the Cowboys organization and fanbase; its [a Super Bowl] or nothing.
That is what being a competitor is.
If thats not how youre wired, whether youre a fan, player, or coach, then I think youre in the wrong business.
Honestly, I dont want you on my team.
I love those expectations, and theyll always be there.
Prescott has led Dallas to the postseason five times, but the Cowboys have yet to advance past the Divisional Round.
However, Prescott believes that Super Bowl expectations remain absolutely realistic for the upcoming 2026 season.
Absolutely, Prescott responded.
Each year you think that, but we have last years offense, we made some changes, and got a great defensive coordinator, young guys, old guys, and a great mix of vets.
We understand what needs to be done.
When youve got the vets we do, we know how to approach each and every day and understand that it is a journey and a process.
Its not going to happen in week one of Training Camp, but weve got to make sure were getting better every day and moment were together.
Dallas is coming off an odd 2025 campaign, in which it simultaneously boasted one of the best offenses and worst defenses in the NFL.
The Cowboys 391.9 YPG ranked second in the league, while their 377.0 YPG allowed ranked 30th in the league.
They finished with a 7-9-1 record, failing to reach the postseason.
Following an offseason in which Dallas made some moves, retained offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, and brought in defensive coordinator Christian Parker, however, the Cowboys are projected to once again return to relevance in the NFC.
It remains yet to be seen whether or not Prescotts Super Bowl expectations can be met, but with the New York Knicks (1973) and Michigan Wolverines (1989) winning their respective titles this past NBA/CBB season for the first time in a long time, nothing remains off the table regarding a long-awaited return to the sports pinnacle for Dallas.
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