DAK PRESCOTT: “We’re the Team to Beat Now” — Believes the Dallas Cowboys Will Be Unstoppable Entering the 2025 NFL Season

DAK PRESCOTT: “We’re the Team to Beat Now” — Believes the Dallas Cowboys Will Be Unstoppable Entering the 2025 NFL Season

 

FRISCO, TX — May 13, 2025

 

In what is shaping up to be one of the boldest declarations of the offseason, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not mincing words about the state of his team heading into the 2025 NFL season.

 

“We’re the team to beat now,” Prescott told reporters Monday at the Cowboys’ training facility in Frisco, shortly after the blockbuster announcement that Dallas has acquired star wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 

The confidence wasn’t just palpable—it was explosive.

 

After years of playoff disappointments and national scrutiny over whether “America’s Team” could return to championship glory, Prescott’s remarks—and the trade that triggered them—have ignited a new wave of anticipation and scrutiny across the NFL landscape.

 

 

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A Bold Move by Jerry Jones

 

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, never shy about making headlines, sent shockwaves through the league when he orchestrated a deal that sent multiple draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for the mercurial but immensely talented Pickens. The move adds a major weapon to an already stacked offense, pairing Pickens with All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb and speedy veteran Brandin Cooks.

 

Jones, speaking shortly after the trade was finalized, said, “George Pickens has the kind of fire and physicality we value in Dallas. He’s a game-changer, and he gives Dak another elite target. We’re all in this season.”

 

The Cowboys reportedly sent a 2025 second-round pick, a conditional 2026 third-rounder, and reserve cornerback Nahshon Wright to Pittsburgh to land the former Georgia Bulldog.

 

 

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Dak Prescott’s Confidence Hits New Heights

 

Prescott, entering the final year of his current contract and seeking to solidify his legacy in Dallas, didn’t hold back when discussing what this move means for the franchise.

 

“Look at what we’ve got now,” Prescott said with a grin. “I’ve got CeeDee, I’ve got Pickens, I’ve got Brandin. Tony [Pollard] is running with fresh legs, the O-line is solid, and our defense speaks for itself. We’re loaded. We’re not just aiming for the playoffs—we’re aiming to dominate.”

 

Prescott, who threw for 4,516 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024, finished second in MVP voting behind Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes. Now, with even more firepower, expectations for both his personal performance and the team’s success have reached a fever pitch.

 

 

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George Pickens: A Star Reignited?

 

George Pickens, a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, showed flashes of brilliance in Pittsburgh but was often caught in the crosshairs of an unstable offense and questionable quarterback play. Still, his size, speed, and contested catch ability make him one of the most feared vertical threats in the league.

 

Last season, Pickens recorded 1,137 receiving yards and nine touchdowns despite an underwhelming quarterback rotation in Pittsburgh. His frustration with the Steelers’ offensive philosophy was no secret, and many around the league believed he needed a fresh start.

 

Now, in Dallas, Pickens will have a chance to thrive in a more dynamic offensive system and under the leadership of a proven quarterback.

 

“I’m ready to ball,” Pickens said during his first Cowboys media availability. “This is a championship-caliber roster. I’m here to help bring a title to Dallas.”

 

 

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The Cowboys’ Championship Window Is Wide Open

 

With this trade, the Cowboys are signaling an aggressive approach to capitalizing on their current window of opportunity. After years of building through the draft and cautiously navigating the cap, Jerry Jones has swung big.

 

The team already boasts one of the most talented defensive units in football, anchored by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs, who returns healthy after missing most of 2024.

 

The addition of Pickens may also take pressure off Lamb, who often draws double coverage. With three legitimate deep threats, defenses will be forced to pick their poison.

 

Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer called the potential of this group “limitless.”

 

“I’ve coached a lot of great offenses,” Schottenheimer said, “but with this group? This could be the most dangerous one yet.”

 

 

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High Stakes, Higher Expectations

 

But with talent comes expectation—and pressure.

 

The Cowboys haven’t reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, the year they last won the Super Bowl. Each playoff exit over the last decade has brought criticism of Prescott, Jones, and head coach Mike McCarthy.

 

Now, all eyes will be on this team to not only win—but win big.

 

NFL analysts across the country are already shifting power rankings and playoff predictions. ESPN’s Marcus Spears, a former Cowboy himself, called the Pickens trade “the final piece to the puzzle” for Dallas.

 

“This team has no excuses now,” Spears said on NFL Live. “If they stay healthy, they can beat anybody.”

 

 

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Training Camp and Beyond

 

The Cowboys are expected to begin mandatory minicamp in early June, with Pickens integrating into the offense immediately. Prescott said he’s already organizing workouts with his receivers to build chemistry well before training camp opens in Oxnard, California, in late July.

 

“Every year you say ‘this is the year,’ but this time? I really believe it,” Prescott added. “We’ve got something special brewing. I feel it in the locker room, on the practice field—it’s different this year.”

 

 

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Around the League: Reactions Pour In

 

Not everyone is thrilled with Dallas’s rising status. Several rival NFC teams, including the Eagles, 49ers, and Lions, are expected to challenge the Cowboys for conference supremacy. But with Pickens in the mix, even the staunchest critics acknowledge Dallas may be the most complete team in the league.

 

“On paper, this team is scary,” said NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. “It’s up to them to prove it when it counts.”

 

 

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Final Thoughts

 

Dak Prescott’s declaration—“We’re the team to beat now”—is more than bravado. It’s a rallying cry, a statement of belief, and perhaps a challenge to the rest of the league.

 

In a franchise known for its glitz, history, and drama, the 2025 Cowboys may just be the most dangerous version yet.

 

All that remains now—is to win.

 

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