years removed from a sensational rookie year with the Dallas Cowboys.At least that's the way tight end Geoff Swaim put it Authentic Joe Looney Jersey , and he didn't mean it in a negative way. The star quarterback sure hopes so."I may be a little bit more vocal," Prescott said. "But when you say 'barking,' it's almost like at a negative tone. Like, you're going out at them hard. I'd say if anything, I'm trying to be more encouraging and bring more out of them."When you have a young team and different personalities, it's hard just to be negative and be critical the whole time. For me, it's a lot about coaching the guys up. And then the guys that I know I can be critical on, yeah, sure I am."The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, who opens the season Sunday at Carolina trying to get the Cowboys back to the playoffs after they missed during his less-than-stellar encore , just illustrated offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's take on leadership from Prescott.Sure, this 25-year-old with a master's degree in workforce education leadership from Mississippi State is the unquestioned commander of the offense — and that includes over running back Ezekiel Elliott, his fellow first-year standout from 2016.But it's not necessarily because of the retirement of Tony Romo, the quarterback he replaced with one of the best debuts for a quarterback in NFL history.Or because 15-year tight end Jason Witten joined Romo in the broadcast booth this year. Or because the Cowboys dumped boisterous receiver Dez Bryant, the franchise leader in touchdown catches, in a cost-cutting move.Since Prescott showed up as the forgotten third-teamer on Romo's team two years ago, he has shown the leadership qualities that suddenly became more pronounced. He was a natural to become the face of the franchise , and would be by himself if not for linebacker Sean Lee."He's always been a guy that Youth Kavon Frazier Jersey , even as a rookie, he was not afraid to speak up and give his two cents on the field and encourage guys," Linehan said. "He's a natural when it comes to that."Prescott led the Cowboys to 11 straight wins after Romo injured his back in the preseason in 2016, when Dallas had an NFC-best 13 victories before losing to Green Bay in a divisional playoff.Elliott's six-game suspension marred their second season together, and Prescott felt the burden of the absence.The poor decisions he avoided as a rookie were more frequent, including an ill-advised throw that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown in a late-season loss to Seattle that finished off Dallas' playoff hopes in Elliott's first game back.The theme last season was whether Prescott could avoid a sophomore slump, a term he brushed off. Now it's whether he can have a bounce-back season, if there is such a thing for a young quarterback."You can call it whatever you call it," he said. "I'm excited for what we're going to have and the year we're going to have and I feel very, very confident in the players we have and the team we have and what we're going to do this season."There are questions, starting with a revamped receiving corps that lacks the star power brought by Witten and Bryant.The Cowboys say they'll attack the passing game with versatility, hoping to take advantage of one-on-one matchups with opponents focusing first on stopping Elliott, the league rushing leader when Prescott was voted the top offensive rookie.There are two new starters on Dallas' vaunted offensive line. Joe Looney is replacing Travis Frederick at center while the four-time Pro Bowler recovers from Guillain-Barre syndrome, an auto-immune disease that attacks nerves. He doesn't know when he will return. Rookie second-round pick Connor Williams is at left guard.Despite the questions, Prescott is determined not to try to do too much again."I know I'll be better," he said. "I just learned so much from last year, just moving forward, mature within the game http://www.cowboysauthorizedshops.com/authentic-anthony-brown-jersey , just learned a lot more that I didn't know last year that I wasn't as comfortable with. Just reads, my game on footwork, accuracy and consistency, everything."Learning isn't stopping him from coaching, as he put it."I think as a rookie it was more encouraging and that kind of thing," Swaim said. "This year, the barking, it's not like he's screaming and yelling. That's not his thing. It's more just, 'Hey, this is what you need to do here.' And it's good because it keeps everyone focused and in their role and doing their job."Prescott just wants you to know it's not negative.NFL Draft prospect to know: TCU’s Ben Banogu is a unique talent in deep EDGE class Blogging The Boys will take a look at some of the NFL Draft prospects that will be in the 2018 NFL Draft class. This early in the season, it’s impossible to know the Cowboys draft position, so we’ll look at a variety of prospects.Starting last September, we began taking a look at a different potential NFL Draft prospect each week throughout college football season and through the draft process. We saw stocks rise and stocks plummet during the series. The first edition of the series this year takes us across the DFW area, to the TCU Horned Frogs. The top-15 ranked Frogs are gearing up for a clash with the top-5 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in, oddly enough, AT&T Stadium. Needless to say, there will be no shortage of scouts with their eyes on this early season battle.Gary Patterson has been known for building defenses filled with athletes that are both big and fast. This season is no different, as Patterson’s squad features a talented front seven built to make TCU a contender in the Big 12 in 2018. Let’s look at one prospect that may potentially grab the attention of those within the Dallas Cowboys.Ben Banogu — EDGE http://www.thecowboysfootballauthentic.com/chris-jones-jersey-authentic , TCU Horned Frogs6-foot-4249SeniorTim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsOne of the more intriguing EDGE prospects in the 2019 crop plays his football about an hour away from the Cowboys headquarters in Frisco. Ben Banogu, a lengthy 6-foot-4 EDGE, burst onto the college football scene en route to recording just under 10 sacks as a junior.Before Banogu emerged as one of the better pass rushers in college football with TCU, the McKinney, Texas, native and Prosper High School almnus began his career in Louisiana with the ULM Warhawks. The former two-star prospect took a redshirt during his first season in The Boot, but splashed as one of the team’s better players the very next season.As a redshirt freshman, Banogu earned a starting position along ULM’s defensive line. From there, he became a nightmare for opposing offensive lines. Banogu started every game for the Warhawks, recording 45 tackles, 14.5 tackles-for-loss, and five sacks. He was named the Sun Belt Conference’s Newcomer of the Year for his impressive debut season. That was not the last honor he would go on to earn.Following his big season with Louisiana-Monroe, the Texas native opted to transfer to a bigger school that happened to be closer to where he went to high school. NCAA rules forced him to sit out the 2016 season, but he only improved by the time he stepped back onto the field. Banogu earned the starting spot at LDE for the Horned Frogs before he ever took a snap with his new team. As a result, he put together a season that earned him numerous honors and put him on the radar of NFL scouts.Banogu’s first season in purple saw him take the Big 12 by storm. The ULM transfer started in all 14 games for Gary Patterson’s squad, racking up 55 total tackles in addition to career-highs in TFLs with 16.5 and in sacks with 8.5. Offensive tackles had no answers and quarterbacks grew tired of seeing No. 15 in their backfield. TCU’s star EDGE earned accolades such as the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and first team all-conference.Through two weeks in 2017, Banogu has recorded two tackles, one TFL Womens Terrance Williams Jersey , a sack, and he forced a fumble.Where does Banogu stack up among a deep EDGE — and defensive line in general — class? Let’s take a look.The elite EDGE prospects in the upcoming draft class that immediately come to mind include the likes of Ohio State’s Nick Bosa (yes, Joey Bosa’s younger brother — who some believe may be better than the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year), Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat, and Florida State’s Brian Burns, to name just a few. Banogu has a chance to move up to that top tier with a strong senior campaign.In fact, last December, ESPN’s Todd McShay had Banogu slotted in the first-round of one of his mock drafts for 2018.Take that for what it is worth, but it is worth noting that the TCU defender has received some day one hype already. McShay is not the only one high on Banogu, as draft analyst Jonah Tuls had this to say:Three PlaysHere are three plays that demonstrate what Ben Banogu can do. On this first clip, Banogu — playing in his second game with TCU — flies by Arkansas’ left tackle, forcing a stripping the ball out of quarterback Austin Allen’s hand. Banogu finished the contest with 13 total tackles, one TFL, a sack, and a forced fumble.This next clip shows Banogu again disrupting the play and knocking the ball out of the quarterback’s hand. Banogu is lined up on the top of the screen against right tackle Bobby Evans — a good player in his own right. TCU decides to bring their talented defender inside on a stunt and Banogu blows by OU’s center Erick Wren. As a result, Banogu knocks the ball out of Baker Mayfield’s hand and nearly causes a turnover.The last clips hows Banogu’s ability to recognize and dissect a play. As he sees Iowa State setting up a quick shovel pass to gain some easy yards, Banogu steps right by the Cyclone’s tackle and wraps the ball carrier up for a loss.Two TraitsScary athleticismExplosive speedOne SentenceBen Banogu is certainly not a finished product — especially when defending the run — but his unique length and speed makes him a prime candiadate to be a late first or early second round selection come April 2019.*All stats courtesy of sports-reference.com.