Why Hasn't Dalton Shultz Signed A Long Term Contract Yet

[Vinnie2u]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

 

[MonsterD]

They are dumping him next year, at least that is what I can tell so far.

 

[Jake]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.

He already signed it. Whether they work out a deal by July 15th remains to be seen, but rescinding the tag is no longer an option.

 

[EndGame]

I think they're waiting to see if they find a replacement in the draft. If they do, he'll stay on the tag. If not, they may discuss a long term contract.

 

[Vinnie2u]

He already signed it. Whether they work out a deal by July 15th remains to be seen, but rescinding the tag is no longer an option.

Thanks.. Didn't know. If I was him I would of signed before the tag contract ink dried...

 

[buybuydandavis]

Why is Schultz not signed to a long term deal?

Because *just maybe*, they're not really that dumb.

Dare to dream.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

well, what is he worth? 8,9M per year (according to fans). McKeon is a JAG at this point. we lose cooper, wilson, 2/5 of the recieving group with great production between them (30%). losing Schultz would have really hampered the pass catching group (the three had about 50% of total recieving yards), and specially leave us thin at TE.....

three other TEs similar to Schultz also got tagged by their teams this year, so there wasn't much in the market and please please please PLEASE don't mention OJ Howard, given he is at best a half decent back up and was relegated to 3rd string duties on his old team who didn't want to keep him. He got a minimal contract to be back up with Bills.

schultz in terms of production was 4,5th in the league in most categories. he is not elite. he is not Kittle, Kelce or Mark Andrews. those guys are in the 15M per year range. Pitts was a top 10 pick and on his rookie deal. Schultz is right behind them. so 10.8M, for second tier TEs is not too bad. given we haven't given him a long term deal nor are there any talks that I am aware of, tells me we probably will draft a TE, see how McKeon progresses and in the mean time make sure we don't create another hole in offense. there are only so many draft picks. so giving up an extra, what? couple of million is not a bad approach. this was one off season move I didn't disagree with it.

 

[jazzcat22]

He already signed it. Whether they work out a deal by July 15th remains to be seen, but rescinding the tag is no longer an option.

Wow, did not know that. Part of the CBA now I guess.
Another mistake from the FO, possibly. We will see. I say let him play under the tag, and let him prove worthy of a longer term contract. Unless somehow they can get him extends on. a team friendly deal by the 15th of July.

 

[John813]

Knowing this FO they want him long term but are too stubborn to finalize the deal and will pay more later.
Hopefully I’m wrong but we’ve seen this song and dance before

 

[ChronicCowboy]

I’d imagine Dallas drafts a TE in the first 4 rounds. I don’t think the FO wants to give Dalton a long term deal because he’s such a liability as a blocker. He’ll get a huge deal because he’s such an effective receiver but hopefully not with us. I’d prefer a more well rounded TE.

 

[blueblood70]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

wrong

sorry but with WR and other contract up at 30 per and his stats last year out him in the top 3 of TE production 10.9 to see if hes worth a LTD without big commitment..yes hes worth that..

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/salaries/breakdown/2022/tight-end/

 

[JBS]

OP doesn’t know that they only tagged him so they could have time to find his replacement. He’s gone next year. Not too hard to understand.

 

[Dalmations202]

Schultz is not a TE, he is the 4th WR that is a descent receiver and the "check down charlie". Dallas paid him this year because they don't have anyone any better.

If they can draft a TE that can catch and block, it will increase their ability to run the ball. Dynamic TE's that can do both well, are much like 1T's that can both stop the run and rush the passer....Hard to find, but everyone thinks they aren't that important.

The value to a team is much higher than the stats provide.

 

[quickccc]

They are dumping him next year, at least that is what I can tell so far.

what's been the indication of that ?

 

[gimmesix]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

Not sure they've offered him a long-term deal. His blocking was pretty bad last year, so they may not want to pay him what he thinks he is worth on a long-term deal. This draft is pretty deep in tight end quality, so I expect us to get one in the third or fourth to be the second TE this year and possibly No. 1 next year. Schultz would need to show that he deserves to be paid like a top TE for them to keep him in that case (unless the drafted TE bombs).

 

[texbumthelife]

He’ll play on the tag this year. Next off-season Stephen will tell him to go find his value on the open market before he makes him an offer. They’ll then get out priced and Schultz will say he wanted to be in Dallas and would have played for less, but the Cowboys never made him an offer. Stephen will counter with they didn’t think they could afford him.

 

[thunderpimp91]

His cap hit really isn’t a big deal at this point. The cowboys have plenty of cap space, and seem to have minimal intentions to use it.

 

[Brax]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

Why wouldn't he play on the tag, another good year he gets to shop for the best long-term deal. If he's smart he grabs the money and looks to next year.

 

[Motorola]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

Three months to go until the signing deadline (July 15th ). Plenty of time for haggling.

 

[CWR]

There's no way he's playing this year under the franchise tag 10.9 million.. He isn't worth it. From his point of view it's 10.9 million guaranteed for one year, He can bet on himself and get paid again next year. Dallas can A. sign him and get the cap hit down. B. Draft a replacement C. Sign or trade for another TE. Then rescind the tag.

I think they like him, but don't love him. He probably wants more long term money than we want to spend. I don't expect he's a Cowboy come next season