Jerry finally makes some pragmatic comments

[cheftjpeck]

We're not winning a SB until Jerry's dead .I'll wait

Well .. technically we have won 3 Super Bowls in Jerrys tenure .. now if you mean we are not winning another Super Bowl until he dies .. well history supports that theory but we still just might .. even the sun shines on a dogs arse every now and then .. so there’s always a chance

 

[Cowpolk]

I already addressed that in the original post: (Sounds good except the part about Dak getting an "extraordinary contract.")

If Dak plays like he did last season there will not be an extraordinary contract there will be a new QB

 

[visionary]

We're not winning a SB until Jerry's dead .I'll wait

And Garrett is gone

 

[northerncowboynation]

With the contracts for quarterbacks going higher and higher, Jerry Jones knows the Cowboys are in a must-win mode now with Dak Prescott playing on his rookie contract. “He’s going to get his extraordinary contract, but while we can put the team together and take advantage when he is on this contract right now, we’ve got to be real astute to maximize that advantage,” Jones said. “We’re a team that has a high priced offensive line, and it gets a break with Dak right now. It gives us a chance to do some things on defense. This basic dynamic of salary structure won’t be with us but for a year or two. So I guess what I’m trying to say is we need to take advantage of where are contracts are.”

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer



Sounds good except the part about Dak getting an "extraordinary contract."

He didn't say Dak would get that extraordinary salary with Dallas. What he seems to be saying is we have 2 years to make that decision and in the mean time we need to take advantage of a QB playing at a fairly high level who is making less than $700,000 average over the next two years. He's right. Dak is a bargain. I see many of the high cost players gone by that time. That includes Dez, Lee, and Witt. That adds up to cap space for Dak (if we choose) and Zeke. Not bad from where we've come from. BTW after FA, 5 of the top ten paid players on the team (possibly 6 of the top 10 depending on Hitch) will be defenders. Also not bad

 

[Bullflop]

I quit putting too much stock in what Jerry has to say a long time ago.

He usually talks a good game but altogether too often, fails to deliver.

 

[waving monkey]

Not a huge Jerry fan but he does own the Cowboys. People telling him to "shut his trap" cracks me up. Maybe Jerry should go to their house and tell them to "shut their trap" about say...a new car or bike they just got. Their house, wife and so on. Jerry will never shut up so people need to get over it.

 

[waving monkey]

I quit putting too much stock in what Jerry has to say a long time ago.

He usually talks a good game but altogether too often, fails to deliver.

he's solid in regards to giving out contracts.Dak's gona get his

 

[Diehardblues]

Once we ink Dak to a big deal we won’t be able to retain all of our OL and surrounding talent . We basically have 2 years before Dak has to carry our offense.

 

[Diehardblues]

If Dak plays like he did last season there will not be an extraordinary contract there will be a new QB

I’m not so sure. It’s looking like Jerry is “ dug in” on Dak regardless.

 

[waving monkey]

We're not winning a SB until Jerry's dead .I'll wait

My consolation prize to not winning is reading the negative nancy posts like yours. I've learned to smile when I see
the dark clouds over your heads.

 

[Bullflop]

he's solid in regards to giving out contracts.Dak's gona get his

I don't doubt the part about paying Dak generously. What I take far more lightly are his promises of delivering success.

 

[waving monkey]

I mentioned this in October....

https://cowboyszone.com/threads/sense-of-urgency.387257/

it's the structure of the game. all teams labour under the market and cap

 

[Diehardblues]

Maybe we can sign Dak to a Bortyles type contract?

 

[darthseinfeld]

"He also points out that the Eagles’ success despite injuries eliminates a big excuse."

Why would he bring that up then? No excuses for JG next season.

Doesn't fit thw narrative people have about Garrett being on the hot seat

 

[Tarheelcowboy]

he's solid in regards to giving out contracts.Dak's gona get his

Nope.

 

[buybuydandavis]

He didn't say Dak would get that extraordinary salary with Dallas.

It would be very ballsy of Jerry to let Dak go when his contract is up. If you could build a team, and bring in QBs on the cheap, you would have a big advantage in the NFL. With a strong defense in 2016, Dak could have easily taken us to the SB as a rookie. Why not other QBs?

It will be interesting to see if they draft a QB with a real pick this year, giving us a backup who could take over come time Dak's contract is up.

 

[Cowpolk]

I’m not so sure. It’s looking like Jerry is “ dug in” on Dak regardless.

One thing everyone should know about Jerry by now is no matter what he says you never know what he is thinking or what he is going to do

 

[waving monkey]

Nope.

show me

 

[waving monkey]

It would be very ballsy of Jerry to let Dak go when his contract is up. If you could build a team, and bring in QBs on the cheap, you would have a big advantage in the NFL. With a strong defense in 2016, Dak could have easily taken us to the SB as a rookie. Why not other QBs?

It will be interesting to see if they draft a QB with a real pick this year, giving us a backup who could take over come time Dak's contract is up.

will not happen all though drafting a QB later is prudent

 

[northerncowboynation]

It would be very ballsy of Jerry to let Dak go when his contract is up. If you could build a team, and bring in QBs on the cheap, you would have a big advantage in the NFL. With a strong defense in 2016, Dak could have easily taken us to the SB as a rookie. Why not other QBs?

It will be interesting to see if they draft a QB with a real pick this year, giving us a backup who could take over come time Dak's contract is up.

Yeah, I mean what bit us in the end with Romo, a stubborn refusal to draft a QB and develop him, should be a learning experience. I think we'll draft a QB this year. UDFA maybe but does anyone feel supremely confident in Rush. If we rest on our laurels with the most important position on the team, QB, we've learned zip squat!! Who was waiting in the wings when Aikman finally succumbed to injuries? Who was waiting in the wings when Romo succumbed? Now contrast that with NE. Who was waiting in the wings when Brady went down? Who was waiting in the wings when Favre's carrer was at an end. That's the mentality we need. It's not like the signs weren't there with Aikman or Romo? Jeez be a little proactive, go back to the draft in 2019 if Dak doesn't progress. Frankly I think he will but the proof is in the actions not the thought