Cowboys News and Notes: Pearson’s stern warning, clock starts ticking on Prescott deal

With the franchise tag period opening on Tuesday, Prescott’s situation is front and center. Deion Sanders made his coaching debut Sunday.

When will the Dallas Cowboys put the tag on Dak Prescott? Will they at all? As the free agency period inches closer, Dallas will have to move quickly if they wish to sign Prescott to a long-term deal before the franchise tag deadline on March 9. Hall of Famer Drew Pearson is the most recent former Cowboy to give their opinion on the contract situation for the Cowboys franchise quarterback.

The Athletic’s Jon Machota released his latest 7-round mock draft and has the Cowboys taking Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II with the 10th overall pick.  With defensive needs being at a premium for Dallas, could Gerald McCoy return to the team?

Former Cowboy Deion Sanders impressed in his college coaching debut. All this and more in News and Notes.