What's not to love? Dak has shown accuracy, athleticism, poise and touch. He's having the best QB preseason since Russell Wilson lit up the Chiefs four years ago.
It's not hype; it's the tape. That isn't to say he'll come in and steamroll the league. His eventual greatness will depend on coaching, steady development and the team around him. That's true of all QBs, including Russell Wilson. If all those elements don't come together in Dallas, then Dak could flame out like many other promising QBs of the past. That said, this kid has the raw tools to a be a tremendous player. It's up to him and Garrett & Co. to not mess that up.
Russell Wilson's emergence was deservedly a national story four years ago. His eventual success also paved the way for fans to have hope in young rookies like Dak Prescott. It isn't a slight to Wilson to hype up Dak's preseason; if anything, people are paying tribute to what Russell accomplished in 2012. Do a search, and you will see Russell's name mentioned a whole lot when people talk about Dak's potential.