With Dak Prescott up, Diron Talbert remembers Clint Longley

ANALYSIS/OPINION

Diron Talbert knows who Dak Prescott is. By now, everyone knows about the Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback sensation who will face the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving Day at Jerry World.

But 42 years ago, the former Redskins defensive tackle had no clue about another Cowboys rookie quarterback who would become well known for a brief but memorable game on Turkey Day that became part of the legend and lore of the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry.

Talbert and Clint Longley would become forever linked together on Nov. 28, 1974, when the unknown Dallas rookie quarterback led his team back from a 16-3 deficit, throwing for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns, including the…