Sydla
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Ah good try buddy but this argument has been debunked already. Being a top 10 qb is much more valuable than being a top 5 DE. The importance of the position and the rarity of people who can do it causes the QB market to be played different and QB’s to be valued differently.
As for your second part, waiting on D-Law wasn’t a terrible decision because he had injury concerns, remember he had 8 sacks in year 2, they weren’t worried about his work ethic/talent/ potential. So you kinda bite the bullet there with the extra money being paid.
But as I said in my original response, for those of us who believe Dak has more room to grow, and understand his work ethic and preparation bode well for that projection; we have no concerns about his ability and growth. And since he’s so durable obviously no one is questioning that like with D-Law.
Why not save 5-7M, when you know you have multiple guys needing new deals and every dollar counts?
And that value is built into the salaries, hence why QBs make more money. But it also doesn't mean you should pay a QB that arguably isnt a Top 10 QB what could be a Top 3 contract right now. People are making that argument simply because they are emotionally invested in this.
You asked, why not save 5-7MM? Because I understand that having to come up with $5MM more a year is worthwhile risk to prevent yourself from having a league average QB making $30MM or more a year for the next 3-4-5 years.
If the Cowboys HAD to sign him now, I'd feel differently and likely be on board with some of these contract guesses. But the Cowboys don't have to do anything right now and they have the cap flexibility to eat a few million by waiting it out to give them a much better idea of what they are getting for $150MM or more.