PFT: Cowboys haven't begun talks with Dak or Cooper

[Hawkeye0202]

Said it before.....these next 3-4 signings will tell us a lot about Stephen Jones.

Report: Cowboys haven’t begun talks with Dak Prescott or Amari Cooper

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...egun-talks-with-dak-prescott-or-amari-cooper/
Posted by Mike Florio on March 30, 2019, 11:34 AM EDT
The Cowboys have plenty of young, key players who are due for new contracts. As to two of them, negotiations have yet to commence.

Clarence E. Hill, Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegramreports that the talks haven’t begun regarding new deals for quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper. Both are entering the final year of their respective deals.

 

[DuncanIso]

This makes sense.

They have to do the DLaw deal first.

Then Zekes money needs fixed.

Then BJones and Coop.

Dak last, for good reason.

He can’t throw.

 

[SDCowboy]

Good. I like Dak but there is no reason to start negotiating with him until next off-season.

 

[Cowfan75]

Don't even care about Jones. Worry about the rest.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Dak absolutely needs to be last. We may end up paying more next season if we wait, but we may also decide Garrett’s gone and the new HC wants a new QB

 

[NeonNinja]

Good let Dak play out this year.

 

[Kolemmitt]

First, DLaw, then Coop.

I am pro-Dak and would not be upset if we signed him long term, but if this is a prove-it year for Garret, the new coach might want to go in a different direction.

Jones...ehhhh. I like him, but I am not even sure he will be our best CB at the end of next year.

I actually would not mind getting Zeke done early so that his second contract ends a year or two before he hits that 30-year-old wall.

 

[gimmesix]

Cooper is the only deal I'd do because it would be good for the team to get his cap hit down. I'd wait on Dak to see what progress he makes, and would wait on Elliott because of the shelf life for running backs. No reason IMO to pay him more until we see if he looks like he'll be able to play at the same high level he has so far.

 

[DasSchnitzel]

I can't fathom why Cooper hasn't begun yet. It has to be done, itll free up space this year.

They can't drag everything out every time. It's only hurt us with DLaw.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Best lock up Cooper now or we'll be in that same situation as with Lawrence. Dak can wait, he'll get top money either way.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Dak absolutely needs to be last. We may end up paying more next season if we wait, but we may also decide Garrett’s gone and the new HC wants a new QB

You honestly think the Jones will hire a HC who doesn't believe in Dak.

 

[Stash]

Cooper is the only deal I'd do because it would be good for the team to get his cap hit down. I'd wait on Dak to see what progress he makes, and would wait on Elliott because of the shelf life for running backs. No reason IMO to pay him more until we see if he looks like he'll be able to play at the same high level he has so far.

This is what I would do as well. Get the Lawrence deal done already and then lock up Cooper. And that’s enough for this year. No more.

Then reassess things next year, depending on performance and the head coach’s preference.

 

[CWR]

First, DLaw, then Coop.

I am pro-Dak and would not be upset if we signed him long term, but if this is a prove-it year for Garret, the new coach might want to go in a different direction.

Jones...ehhhh. I like him, but I am not even sure he will be our best CB at the end of next year.

I actually would not mind getting Zeke done early so that his second contract ends a year or two before he hits that 30-year-old wall.

Yes on all and Ive been on the signing Zeke early bandwagon. Why wait and then when he hits the end of the contract you waited on his wheels are falling off?

 

[Bowdown27]

Good to wait on both. If Dak makes playoffs wins few games then it seems like he’s a lock to get 27-29 million a year.

Cooper will get similar to what we would have given Watkins. Around 17-18 per seems accurate.

All in all. If we continue to win these guys will get paid accordingly from the joneses

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

You honestly think the Jones will hire a HC who doesn't believe in Dak.

Only thing that gives me hope on that is how Jerry keeps saying he’s low on time

 

[RodeoJake]

Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow.

 

[GMO415]

No need too, they're under contract

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

This is the thing about Dak. Whether you like him or not.....at this point you should know if he’s your franchise qb or not. It makes no sense to wait and sign him if you think he’s your franchise qb. You aren’t going to get him on some bargain. The sooner the cheaper the deal.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow.

What happens when you wait and Cooper and Dak have career years which usually happens in your contract year?

 

[Denim Chicken]

This is the thing about Dak. Whether you like him or not.....at this point you should know if he’s your franchise qb or not. It makes no sense to wait and sign him if you think he’s your franchise qb. You aren’t going to get him on some bargain. The sooner the cheaper the deal.

His going to get starting QB money regardless if we do it this year or next. There's not going to be considerable savings doing it early. He can wait.