jterrell
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I fail to see how Dak is gaining leverage especially since the Cowboys now have a proven option backing him up. It seems like neither party is willing to budge. I see Dak likely playing out this year on the tag and then probably going somewhere else next year. I really hope Jerry doesn't cave like he did with Zeke.
Dak's leverage is many things.
1. He is the offense and you want him in all meetings and workouts. This is a newly tweaked offense.
2. Pat Mahomes is currently also pushing for a 4 year deal. One that will shatter the ceiling on salaries.
3. You just drafted a WR in round 1 that has never caught a pass from Dak, you want them working together ASAP.
4. You have 31.4m tied up in his franchise tag that could be cut in half EASILY and possibly free up 20M. --With 20m you could sign Everson Griffin AND Jadeveon Clowney if you so desired. They won't but could.
5. You have Super Bowl aspirations. Getting Dak signed now both enhances that possibility but also frees you from having to pay him coming off a Super Bowl.
6. If Dak plays out the season he is GTD 39M next year on a 2nd franchise tag thus all discussions get moved north by 5-6M per year if he just repeats the statistical season he had in 2019!!