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Washington Football Team: Analyzing an intriguing 2021 free agent QB

By Ken Johannesen

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Why might the Washington Football Team avoid Prescott?

Is Dak Prescott a polarizing player?  No, not at all.  That is certainly a plus in his favor.  He is well respected on and off the field. Despite this, Prescott is not a player that Washington needs to pursue in 2021.  It’s not due to any perceived negatives from him, but it centers on the various logistics.

First, the Washington Football Team is in the early stages of a team rebuild, as per the head coach, and looking for quick fixes does not fit that model.  Prescott would be a possible quick fix at quarterback, but it wouldn’t fit the plan of an overall rebuild.  He will be very expensive and signing Prescott would limit the number of players that could fit under the cap.  This is not the right step in any rebuild.  This is not an indictment of Prescott, but it is a reality check for this multi-year rebuild.

Secondly, the horrific injury that Prescott suffered was devastating for the Cowboys and their once promising season.  It was also devastating for Prescott as well.  He doesn’t have the guarantee of a long-term contract for now and his medical uncertainties going forward should be a major red flag.

The Washington Football Team currently has a quarterback on its roster that suffered a devastating injury late in the 2018 season.  To be sure, the injury that Alex Smith endured is not anywhere near the same as what Prescott is going through now.  Prescott’s career is still on track for success and Smith is likely to retire very soon.

The question that the Washington Football Team front office faces is how Prescott’s injury will affect him in the future.  It’s a fair question and quite frankly, Washington should not take on another quarterback with injury concerns.  Prescott could make a full recovery, but the Washington Football Team might not want take that chance, especially when the team is trying to rebuild for the future.

Third, Prescott is still young, but he will be five years removed from his rookie season at the start of the 2021 season.  With multiple picks in the 2021 draft and the opportunity to add a future franchise quarterback at that time, Washington could find a player who will be their quarterback for fifteen or more years.  Dak Prescott would be around for ten years at most, maybe far less if he seeks another massive contract after four or five years.  The rookie will be a better and much more palatable solution.

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