The NFL has been full of surprises this year. The number one surprise has been the play of the Dallas Cowboys and their rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott has been the center of attention because of his fantastic play. The Cowboys are finally in the news for all the right reasons. As opposed to them stealing the headlines because they have been a troublesome franchise; the Cowboys are winning without their "golden boy" yet fragile starting quarterback Tony Romo, who is recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered in the preseason. But Tony, your days are numbered. There is a new kid on the block and his name is Dak Prescott.

The Dallas Cowboys have been mediocre at best for over two decades. The days of glory and Super Bowl runs have been long gone. Think about this, to win the Super Bowl you need three wins in the postseason. For the last twenty-one years the Cowboys have accumulated three playoff wins in total. For thirteen years the Cowboys have had Tony Romo under center. He has had some great years, but because of age and attrition Romo's window will soon close.

For Cowboys fans everywhere and especially their long time owner Jerry Jones, the transfer of power has already occurred.

Change is hard, especially in sports. The Cowboys loyalty, love and support for Romo has been commendable. But there was a reason why they decided to draft Dak Prescott in the first place. Romo is a ticking time bombing because of his injury issues and age. Sooner or later his time is going to be up.

However, nobody knew that this potential quarterback change could possibly be this soon. Dak Prescott has been nothing but sensational. Who knew that a young, African-American quarterback from Mississippi State, that was a 4th round draft pick could be so good so early? Through his first five games Prescott has thrown for 1,239 yards, 4 touchdowns, no interceptions and passer rating of 101.5. More importantly the Cowboys are winning. The Cowboys are 4-1 under Prescott, why ruin something that seems to going so well?

I respect Tony Romo, he gets a raw deal sometimes. He is actually one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL when he is healthy. But that's the problem, he never is. It's brutal if this is the way that Romo's career will end. But we all know that NFL stands for " Not For Long". Nothing last forever, especially in the NFL.

Nothing in the NFL, or in life, is given, everything is earned. Needless to say, Dak Prescott has earned the starting quarterback job. He already has proven himself as a leader, a winner and, surprisingly, as very poised for his age. If Dak Prescott can continue his individual success and the Cowboys keep winning, Prescott will not only be considered the future but the present as well.

He is the real deal.