Twitter: Dak asking for $40 mil per Slater

[erod]

This was the 22nd-ranked scoring team in the NFL last year. And it was 26th in the red zone.

Can we really have a "top-five paid" tag on 6 positions on offense?

And the highest paid quarterback?

 

[Zordon]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

 

[NeonNinja]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This. I think it’s an overpay at $30m.

 

[CowboyRoy]

First off, its not Dak doing anything. Its his agent getting as much as he can. And I still dont believe they are asking 40 million.

 

[Zordon]

Looking at negotiations, you'd think this team was coming off of back-to-back SB wins.

These players get so gassed playing for the Cowboys. They see themselves all in the headlines after a playoff victory and think that's enough.

Someone should remind Dak that we've witnessed Super Bowls. This is a disrespectful counter offer.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

This. I think it’s an overpay at $30m.

Dak is worth whatever the highest paid bench QB is in the NFL.

 

[erod]

Again.... I want an answer to where this hot chick gets her info from. From what I see it's just a tweet and why should I believe one smoking hot chick's claims?

She's fairly tied in, and I have no doubt that the team is leaking this to her because they know how we'll all react.

Public opinion is way against Dak on this.

 

[jsb357]

This season has disaster written all over it.

 

[JohnsKey19]

$40M is code for “go ahead and franchise me, twice.”

Might not be a bad route to go for Dak, honestly. He’ll lock in a big payday, collect the franchise tag dollars, and participate in the new QB market after the CBA and Mahomes’ new deal potentially resets the market.

You may be on to something here...

 

[Sheffielder74UK]

Should open him up to trade and see who is willing to pay for him. Let him see what he is really worth

 

[glimmerman]

Lol. Last I heard they were asking 34 like Wilson got. Whom is a SB winning QB. Was looking to settle in around 32 or 32.5. Slightly higher than wentz got.

If he is asking for 40 and won’t take the 32.5 then he plays his rookie deal out and tag him next year.

Dak and Elliot talking every day. Wonder if Dak gets close to opening day and starts talking about holding out.

 

[Zordon]

Better passer. Better runner. Better leader.

Plus he's from Texas. Do not screw this up Jerry.

 

[Big_D]

The fact that he shot down 30 million speaks volumes. Get rid of him too. They weren't winning on rookie deals, but somehow overpaying them is the answer.

 

[CyberB0b]

Completely delusional.

Play out this year, then let him walk.

I'll just add that it's probably just more negotiating tactics. But still. He needs to be a lot closer to $30M than $40M. If Dak gets $40M, Mahomes will get $80M

Who do we roll with next year? Cooper Rush?

 

[atlantacowboy]

On the other hand, paying Dak 40 million would completely re-set the Qb market and screw over every other franchise. Whats Mahomes worth? 55 million? Hell, this might lure Romo out of retirement.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Fans about to turn on Dak real quick week 1 if this is true!

 

[MarcusRock]

In negotiations you ask high, entertain lowball offers and meet in the middle. But the media knows you'll only react to the players asking high. That way people can stretch their "outrage" muscles and the media can get their clicks.

 

[erod]

$40M is code for “go ahead and franchise me, twice.”

Might not be a bad route to go for Dak, honestly. He’ll lock in a big payday, collect the franchise tag dollars, and participate in the new QB market after the CBA and Mahomes’ new deal potentially resets the market.

That would be a godsend. YES!!!!!!

If he's ultimately worth it, then pay that man. Jerry certainly will.

In the meantime, the Cowboys get three years with him without the franchise being held hostage in future years if it goes the wrong way.

And by the way, the franchise tag thing will probably be VERY different in the new CBA.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

She's fairly tied in, and I have no doubt that the team is leaking this to her because they know how we'll all react.

Public opinion is way against Dak on this.

The team releases all these rumors. Anything that favors the team you know is coming from them.