Radio host starts debate about Cowboys QB among NFL fans on social media

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is one of the most talked about players in his position in the NFL. Part of that is because he's the signal-caller for the franchise, one of the most polarizing in all of American sports. The other part is likely because of his contract and the team's performance.

In March last year, Prescott signed a four-year, $160 million contract with $126 million in guarantees. Referring to that, one radio host questioned if Prescott was overpaid.

NFL fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on whether the Dallas star was overpaid.

However, some fans have come to the quarterback's defense to say the contract is fine:

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Quarterbacks paid more than Cowboys QB Dak Prescott this season

Dak Prescott ranks as the eighth highest-paid quarterback in the NFL this season, tied with Minnesota Vikings star Kirk Cousins. Both Prescott and Cousins are earning $40 million in the 2022-2023 season.

Here are the quarterbacks ranked ahead of the former Mississippi State Bulldogs star in terms of annual salary:

Quarterback	Team	Salary (rounded to nearest millionths)
Aaron Rodgers	Green Bay Packers	$50.3 million
Russell Wilson	Denver Broncos	$48.5 million
Kyler Murray	Arizona Cardinals	$46.1 million
Deshaun Watson	Cleveland Browns	$46 million
Patrick Mahomes	Kansas City Chiefs	$45 million
Josh Allen	Buffalo Bills	$43 million
Derek Carr	Las Vegas Raiders	$40.5 million

The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year started just four games with the Dallas Cowboys this season. He missed five starts due to a right thumb injury he suffered in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Prescott has thrown for 856 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions, including two against the Green Bay Packers in Week 10.

Dallas have made the playoffs three times with Prescott under center. Their last appearance in the playoffs was last season against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium in the Wild Card Round. The Cowboys came up on the losing end of the game with a score of 23-17. Prescott threw for 254 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the loss.

Dallas sit with a 6-3 record this season and are in third place in the NFC East. The Cowboys seek a spot in the Wild Card for the second straight season. It remains to be seen if Prescott can lead them to the playoffs once again.