Cowboys: Dak Prescott delivers powerful postgame anecdote about DaRon Bland
Just like many of his teammates, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had to answer questions about cornerback DaRon Bland, who has put himself in the NFL history books with four pick-sixes in 2023. The historic run he's in has only been matched by three others in league history, the latest being Eric Allen back in 1993. […]
Just like many of his teammates, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had to answer questions about cornerback DaRon Bland, who has put himself in the NFL history books with four pick-sixes in 2023.
The historic run he's in has only been matched by three others in league history, the latest being Eric Allen back in 1993. Now, Bland has everyone talking about making the All-Pro team and even potentially getting some D.P.O.Y. consideration.
When talking to reporters after a comfortable 33-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, Prescott delivered a simple yet powerful postgame anecdote about DaRon Bland.
The Cowboys quarterback revealed that Bland had told him before the game that he was going to get a pick off of rookie quarterback Bryce Young. After the game, Bland reminded Dak of his promise.
"I told you I was going to get one," Bland told Prescott, per the quarterback.
"I didn't know you were going to score," responded Dak.
"You know, that comes with it," Bland dropped the mic.
Boom. That's the kind of soundbite that gets you fired up even well after the game ends. The second-year cornerback exudes confidence. You have to if you want to start your NFL career with 11 picks in your first 27 games as a fifth-rounder.
"That's just great to hear, it's what he believes in," Prescott added. "Ball guy, you put it near him (with) an inaccurate throw, trust me I've known it from the time that he showed up, just practicing against the guy, he's a big-time playmaker."
Bland has been huge for the Cowboys since 2022, when he was forced to start at nickel as a rookie due to Jourdan Lewis' season-ending injury. Now, his ability to transition to outside cornerback following Trevon Diggs' torn ACL has been invaluable to the defense.
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