Cowboys should non exclusive tag Dak

[HungryLion]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

 

[jazzcat22]

Or they can just get a deal done before they have to tag him.

 

[John813]

Well one downside is that a team could offer a deal with a higher 2021 cap hit, if they can afford it, hypothetically like the Colts could, making it tough to match- if he signs that deal.

Or another team could offer the 4 year deal, while Dallas IMO really wants the 5 so they can play with cap hits early on.

So, there is some negative possibilities if another team is seriously interested in Dak.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

This makes too much sense. So they definitely won't do it.

 

[jazzcat22]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

I thought they should have done this last year. I agree they should do this.
however, I had to post what I did, about just getting a deal done.

 

[baltcowboy]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

Jerry would never do that. He wants Dak to be the Cowboys quarterback. He just does not want to make him the highest paid player in football. The Cowboys know that a team would give up two firsts for Dak. That is why they put the exclusive on him last season. Jones said it two seasons ago Dak is worth more the two first round picks. Of course the Dak haters scoffed at that notion.

 

[CouchCoach]

The question is how will that be received? I think that's what stopped them from doing that last year.

This is like telling your wife if she can find another man, go ahead. Think she won't be motivated to find one?

I think, from a QB's point of view, there is a world of difference in the exclusivity of the tag. One says "we love you" and the other says "we like you". QB's want to be loved.

 

[HungryLion]

Or they can just get a deal done before they have to tag him.

Which is why my literal second sentence stated “if they don’t extend him before the deadline”


Lol I just saw your second post.

yeah I hear ya man. Lol

 

[Tangle_Foot]

Non exclusive tags are seen as disrespect by players. This could backfire, and no I don't think Dak is worth 40 million not even close.

 

[HungryLion]

Well one downside is that a team could offer a deal with a higher 2021 cap hit, if they can afford it, hypothetically like the Colts could, making it tough to match- if he signs that deal.

Or another team could offer the 4 year deal, while Dallas IMO really wants the 5 so they can play with cap hits early on.

So, there is some negative possibilities if another team is seriously interested in Dak.

Sure there are some negatives. No denying it. I just think the increases information is also worth the risk. Plus you’re protected by receiving 2 first round picks if it happens.

 

[fivetwos]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

I wanted to do that last year.

Not as much anymore as its now clear to me that the team would match any deal he received.

That being the case I at least want to be able to have control over how the cap hits are spread out.

The only way you tag him non exclusive is if you want the picks....and its clear they don't.

 

[USArmyVet]

The question is how will that be received? I think that's what stopped them from doing that last year.

This is like telling your wife if she can find another man, go ahead. Think she won't be motivated to find one?

I think, from a QB's point of view, there is a world of difference in the exclusivity of the tag. One says "we love you" and the other says "we like you". QB's want to be loved.

With all due respect many of us that are married might consider that advice. LOL

 

[HungryLion]

Jerry would never do that. He wants Dak to be the Cowboys quarterback. He just does not want to make him the highest paid player in football. The Cowboys know that a team would give up two firsts for Dak. That is why they put the exclusive on him last season. Jones said it two seasons ago Dak is worth more the two first round picks. Of course the Dak haters scoffed at that notion.

I am a Dak fan. I believe in him.

I do think some teams would be interested in singing him for 2 firsts.

I do think it’s one way to actually get a deal done with the cowboys though too.


Far as I can remember. If they tag Dak. They can still negotiate with him until July.

Something has to break the current impasse.

Having Dak play a second year on the tag is the WORST thing that could happen.

 

[fivetwos]

Sure there are some negatives. No denying it. I just think the increases information is also worth the risk. Plus you’re protected by receiving 2 first round picks if it happens.

The biggest negative by far is then you no longer have a quarterback.

It would cost all three firsts to move up to get Fields, and if even the biggest haters are honest, no one can tell if he is any better than Dak at this point.

 

[USArmyVet]

I think one of the things the cowboys should do. If they don’t extend Prescott before the tag deadline, is make sure they use the non exclusive tag on Dak


Last year I think using the exclusive tag on Dak was a tactical mistake.

let other teams negotiate with him. Let him see his value on the open market.

You’re still protected by being able to match any deal he signs with another team, or by receiving 2 first rounders.


I think tactically it makes the most sense to use the non exclusive tag. Worst case scenario you get more information on his value relative to other teams. Which helps them in the negotiation process.

We as fans will of course be divided on this: one half will say Dak must be signed at all costs as we do not have a replacement; the other half will say Dak is not the answer and Dallas needs to move on.


Regardless of the side you fall on, Jerry Jones will never commit to a rebuild even though this team desperately needs a rebuild so chances are either Dak gets the franchise tag again or he gets signed to a big contract extension.

Personally speaking I am on the side of blowing this whole team up to include the likes of Dak, Zeke, Cooper, DLaw, J. Smith and get back as much draft stock as possible. The money dedicated (or will be dedicated) to these players alone will make up a tremendous amount of the Dallas salary cap and while they of course need to be replaced, I think the real reason this team is not winning and is soft is because Jerry Jones allows for a buddy buddy, spotlight on the individual, weak intestinal fortitude team to take the field so nothing will ever change so long as Jerry is around.

 

[USArmyVet]

I am a Dak fan. I believe in him.

I do think some teams would be interested in singing him for 2 firsts.

I do think it’s one way to actually get a deal done with the cowboys though too.


Far as I can remember. If they tag Dak. They can still negotiate with him until July.

Something has to break the current impasse.

Having Dak play a second year on the tag is the WORST thing that could happen.

My guess is you could easily open the call lines to Indy, Jets, SF, Miami, Denver, and NE as those teams either have plenty of draft pick resources and/or financial resources to make a deal for Dak happen.

 

[HungryLion]

The biggest negative by far is then you no longer have a quarterback.

It would cost all three firsts to move up to get Fields, and if even the biggest haters are honest, no one can tell if he is any better than Dak at this point.

We definitely don’t know if Fields or Wilson or some of the others would be as good as Dak.

it would certainly be risky. But you would also have the cap savings.

so again, it has its risks for sure. But could also has its positives.

I lean toward the cowboys signing Dak long term as my preference.

if I could get a Wilson or fields without really giving anything up besides losing Dak? Plus the cap space?

I have to at least think about it.


A lot depends on where that team signing Dak is picking this year.

is this years first you get, the 15th pick or 25th?


It’s a wildcard. No question.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

I think signing Dak is the only option. Jerry is lucky he had Sean Payton and Bill Parcells on staff to find Romo and lucky to have had Wade Wilson on staff in 2016 to tell him to go get Dak.

When Jerry likes a QB, you'd end up with guys like Quincy, Paxton, or Manziel.

 

[Hardline]

Jerry would never do that. He wants Dak to be the Cowboys quarterback. He just does not want to make him the highest paid player in football. The Cowboys know that a team would give up two firsts for Dak. That is why they put the exclusive on him last season. Jones said it two seasons ago Dak is worth more the two first round picks. Of course the Dak haters scoffed at that notion.

There's not a single team that would give up one first round draft pick. Much less two.

 

[John813]

Sure there are some negatives. No denying it. I just think the increases information is also worth the risk. Plus you’re protected by receiving 2 first round picks if it happens.

But IMO I think this FO values Dak more than 2 later firsts.
They are just stingy when it comes to the cap structure of his deal and the want for a 5th year.

and while 2 extra firsts sound nice in theory, I'm not one who thinks this FO can get lucky again and find another QB similar to Dak.