The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's biggest most polarizing talking point, and quarterback Dak Prescott is the topic that will ignite the hottest debates.

Prescott has been a productive player throughout his career. However, he's had his struggles at times, and some of them have come in big moments. That happens to the best at the position, but when it comes to Prescott, it gets magnified even more, especially because of who he plays for.

As good as the Cowboys are as a team, and Prescott is as a quarterback, the national narrative from quite a few have been that he is the biggest hindrance to the team reaching the playoffs, especially after last season. 

Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus feels otherwise, and he explained why after calling Prescott a good signal-caller.

Many are focusing on Dallas' changes to the run game this offseason, with Ezekiel Elliott out and Tony Pollard getting the feature back workload. But it’s the Cowboys' passing weapons of CeeDee Lamb (86.2 PFF grade in 2022), Michael Gallup (62.6) and now Brandin Cooks (72.3) that get me excited about the team's 2023 ceiling.

Every quarterback needs competent weapons. Outside of Lamb, Prescott didn't have that last season. When one guy outperforms the rest of the unit by himself, that says it all. Plus, the Cowboys were last in separation from the receiver spot in 2022.

Gallup is back healthy. If he stays on the field, the Cowboys have another threat on the outside with Cooks and his speed, plus he can stretch defenses horizontally. Add Lamb and his All-Pro level of play and Prescott will pick defenses apart.

Prescott was not as sharp last season as he had been in the past, making 18 big-time throws and 18 turnover-worthy plays, but his thumb injury in Week 1 was a big reason why. He has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but if he’s fully healthy, his passing ability gives the Cowboys the necessary firepower to make a playoff run.

Prescott pressed too much last season when things went wrong. However, he also had a plethora of his league-leading 15 interceptions go off of the hands of his receivers. Yes, Prescott has to be better, but he also needs his weapons to catch the football. 

It's been frustrating for Prescott on the injury front lately. When he's on the field, Prescott is more than capable of playing at a high level, and he does, which has been proven by the Cowboys averaging 29.3 points per game over the last two seasons, the most in the NFL. So, if the offensive line can keep him upright, Prescott will have a big season in 2023, and the Cowboys will be back in the playoffs.