Cowboys coach takes Dak Prescott and his QBs Greek dancing in an unusual team bonding move
This will be Dak's 11th season with Dallas, but he has only won two playoff games in his career
Entering the upcoming 2026 campaign, the Dallas Cowboys are eager to reverse a frustrating two-year playoff drought that stemmed not from their high-powered offense, but from a historically porous defense that ranked dead last in franchise history for points allowed per drive .
To fix those leaks, the front office brought in defensive coordinator Christian Parker , spent seven draft selections on defensive talent, and added veteran Von Miller to serve as a player-coach at 37 years old.
If this revamped unit can hold its ground, Dallas is primed to turn heads, especially with an offensive engine featuring Dak Prescott , running back Javonte Williams , and elite wideouts CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens .
Cowboys Coach Brian Schottenheimer’s Unique Team Bonding
So far, Dallas has looked sharp in winning its first two preseason matches , sparking optimism among fans that a cultural shift is underway. Much of that positive energy traces back to head coach Brian Schottenheimer , who recently treated quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Joe Milton , alongside their families, to an unexpected team-building outing learning how to do Greek dancing.
While lighthearted cultural excursions don't directly translate into X's and O's, they foster vital locker room chemistry.
Such unity is paramount for Schottenheimer, who enters his second year at the helm facing intense pressure; missing the postseason for a third consecutive year, and failing to reach the playoffs during his tenure, is a scenario owner Jerry Jones simply will not tolerate.
For Dak, this marks his 11th season in the NFL, and as the undisputed captain, he has set the bar impossibly high, boldly declaring this year absolute Super Bowl-or-bust territory .
Chasing History: Dak Prescott’s Record-Breaking Milestone Season
When the regular season kicks off, Prescott will cement his legacy as one of the greatest regular-season quarterbacks in Cowboys history . Statistically, he already stands as the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards ( 35,989 ).
This season, he is on the verge of claiming the record for most passing touchdowns in team history, sitting at 243 while Tony Romo holds the benchmark at 248 .
Furthermore, he is within striking distance of the 94 career wins shared by franchise legends Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach , as he currently stands at 83 victories .
The glaring hurdle remains January football, where across 10 seasons he holds a 2-5 playoff record , compounded by Dallas missing the postseason in consecutive years.
The Cowboys will look to start changing that narrative immediately when they host the New York Giants in the opening Sunday Night Football game of the year
