Prescott, Cooper not worried about deals

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pretends he can’t hear questions about a new contract, while receiver Amari Cooper steadfastly says he simply doesn’t think about his negotiations.

Both reported to training camp in Oxnard, California, on time as they prepare for the final year of their deals, unlike running back Ezekiel Elliott. The twotime rushing champion has been holding out for more than a week, seeking a new contract with two years left on the existing one.

“Different strokes for different folks,” Cooper said. “Everybody’s situation is different.”

By that, Cooper means he’s about to make $10 million more than Elliott ($13.9 million to $3.9 million).

There was never talk about Prescott staying away from California. He acknowledged during the offseason that “generational money” was coming (his deal could surpass $30 million annually), and he had faith an agreement could be reached.

“I’m not here to talk about my contract and that stuff,” Prescott said early in camp. “For me it’s to come out here and focus on this, not be distracted by any of that stuff.”

Offensive coordinator Norv Turner wants to increase Mccaffrey’s touches this season while reducing the number of plays he’s on the field after the running back racked up a franchise-record 1,965 yards from scrimmage.

The 23-year-old Mccaffrey had 1,098 yards rushing on 219 carries and 867 yards receiving on 107 receptions in 2018 — the most ever in a single season by an NFL running back — and earned second-team All-pro honors.

He played a ridiculous 91.3 percent of Carolina’s offensive snaps in 2018 despite playing only 10 snaps in a meaningless Week 17 game against the Saints. That’s by far the most of any running back in the league.

Too often the Panthers felt Mccaffrey was needlessly used as a decoy when he could have benefited from taking a few plays off and been fresher and even more explosive when he touched the football.