The Jaguars should pursue a trade for QB Dak Prescott in the offseason

The Jaguars are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback.

Many fans hoped Gardner Minshew was going to be that guy for the Jaguars but that dream seems to be over. Now, others are hoping Jake Luton could their franchise quarterback but the chances of that are low.

Dak Prescott could very well be the future in Jacksonville. Of course, it would require a trade with the Dallas Cowboys but honestly, this scenario doesn’t seem so far-fetched. There have been many instances where it seems like the Cowboys don’t value their quarterback enough. Prescott was setting multiple records and was on pace to break many more this season until he suffered a season-ending injury. This sparked conversations amongst NFL fans, who claimed that Prescott put his body on the line for a team who didn’t deserve him and was reluctant to pay him.

The Jaguars need to seriously think about pursuing Prescott when the time comes in the off-season. They are expected to have the most salary cap in the NFL. They also currently have 11 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, including two in the first round. There may even be a slight chance that Jacksonville could obtain Prescott for a small discount due to his injury.

Dak Prescott is the type of quarterback the Jaguars need

Through 69 games, Prescott has a 42-27 record, has thrown 17,634 yards, 106 touchdowns, 40 interceptions, and has a 66% completion percentage. He also ranks fifth in all-time career quarterback rating with 97.3. Through five games in 2020, 168 of his 222 passes (77.1%) were on target, which leads both Minshew and Luton.

Some may call this bold but it’s time for the Jaguars to become aggressive. They have the capital to go after Prescott and can possibly even offer Minshew as part of the return compensation. They need someone of Prescott’s poise, leadership skills, and ability to drive a productive offense.