Rapoport: Cowboys will likely use exclusive tag rather than non-exclusive tag on Dak if no agreement

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Hawkeye0202 said:
What odd here is the longer they wait, the higher his numbers are going to get. What's even crazier, is they're putting pieces in place that could add a 25-30% to his value this time next year. It's not a reach to think this team could make a deep playoff run this under MM. Deep as in min NFCCG. Now imagine that happening with Dak playing under the franchise tag. Now, what his numbers will be.......100% confident Stephen can kiss the $35-38 goodby coz the floor is likely now $40M easy.

Bottom line IMO.......IF they believe 100% Dak's their guy, then bite the bullet and pay him. But if there's ANY doubt, then we're probably better off NOT tagging him and moving on. JMO
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This whole thing has been a little odd. Especially when you consider when the new CBA kicks in the cap is expected to take a decent jump in 2021. If what the team has been saying to EVERYONE is true: Dak is our guy, then at some point we are going to blink.
 
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This is Uncle Jerry saying, "You will play for the Cowboys or you will sit out."
He's just hung up on the guy like Snyder was with Kirk Cousins.

Transition would have allowed him to look for a better deal and have the Cowboys match it, or lose him with nothing in return.
Non-Exclusive would have allowed him to look for a better deal and match it, or lose him for two #1s.
Exclusive is you play for us, or you don't play. And you can only negotiate with us.

"Via Ian Rapoport of the NFL, the Cowboys will apply the exclusive version of the tag to Prescott. While that limits Prescott’s ability to potentially leave the Cowboys, it also gives him considerably more leverage in talks on a long-term contract."

This I don't necessarily agree with. The potential exists that Wak won't put up numbers like he did last year. So this is a prove it year (especially in light of Big Mc putting the game in his hands). If he does, you likely have a franchise QB; if not, try to trade him (not likely anybody is going to pay that contract).

Jerry will be Jerry. (Of course, this could all be a smoke screen and the Cowboys do use the non-exclusive.)
 
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I think tagging Dak is not a terrible idea. I am sure Dak will be unhappy, but let's see if it effects his play on the field. A tag would mean Dak has to prove on the field he is worth the money he is asking for, which is to be paid the highest of any QB in the league. If Dak has a great year and leads Dallas to the playoffs without faltering in the big game, like he did against the Eagles, then Dallas will gladly pay him in 2021. If he collapses under the pressure of having to play for his contract again, then the Cowboys have more information to work with and can assume Dak may not be the guy, or he certainly is not worth Russell Wilson money.

I would rather they settle this and sign him now so he can play freely in 2020, but if he is locked on $37.5 million the Cowboys have no choice but to tag him in 2020.
 

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garyo1954 said:
This is Uncle Jerry saying, "You will play for the Cowboys or you will sit out."
He's just hung up on the guy like Snyder was with Kirk Cousins.

Transition would have allowed him to look for a better deal and have the Cowboys match it, or lose him with nothing in return.
Non-Exclusive would have allowed him to look for a better deal and match it, or lose him for two #1s.
Exclusive is you play for us, or you don't play. And you can only negotiate with us.

"Via Ian Rapoport of the NFL, the Cowboys will apply the exclusive version of the tag to Prescott. While that limits Prescott’s ability to potentially leave the Cowboys, it also gives him considerably more leverage in talks on a long-term contract."

This I don't necessarily agree with. The potential exists that Wak won't put up numbers like he did last year. So this is a prove it year (especially in light of Big Mc putting the game in his hands). If he does, you likely have a franchise QB; if not, try to trade him (not likely anybody is going to pay that contract).

Jerry will be Jerry. (Of course, this could all be a smoke screen and the Cowboys do use the non-exclusive.)
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"Non-Exclusive would have allowed him to look for a better deal and match it, or lose him for two #1s."

This is the way to go. Cowboys can match the offer if it's reasonable or get 2 first round picks. If no teams give Dak a contract offer then the Cowboys will have all the leverage. It's a win from every perspective.
 

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No team is going to give up 2 first-round picks for Dak, though I wish they would.
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I’d add to that by saying no team is willing to give up 2 first-round picks for the priveledge of paying Dak top dollar on a 3-4 year contract.
 
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lk8701 said:
"Non-Exclusive would have allowed him to look for a better deal and match it, or lose him for two #1s."

This is the way to go. Cowboys can match the offer if it's reasonable or get 2 first round picks. If no teams give Dak a contract offer then the Cowboys will have all the leverage. It's a win from every perspective.
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To me it seems like a no-brainer to use the non-exclusive. Is it possible that it would be a sign of disrespect though? Like, “hey we plan to do a long term deal anyway, this just gives us more time, but hey Dak we are going to use this cheaper tag on you that would pay you less money in the unlikely event we don’t work out a deal. Whaddya say?”
 
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To me it seems like a no-brainer to use the non-exclusive. Is it possible that it would be a sign of disrespect though? Like, “hey we plan to do a long term deal anyway, this just gives us more time, but hey Dak we are going to use this cheaper tag on you that would pay you less money in the unlikely event we don’t work out a deal. Whaddya say?”
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Could be. If you look at the Exclusive Tags used since 2012 there is Drew Brees with the Saints 2012, Von Miller with the Broncos 2016, Le'Veon Bell with the Steelers and Kirk Cousins with the Commanders (both 2017).

Bell sat out the year. Cousins went to the Vikings. So the Exclusive tag isn't something teams want to use. Most go non-exclusive and move on.
 
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As I've said a few times, IF it comes to this(him getting tagged), I honestly believe we could be looking at the beginning of the end. Look, they've had almost 2 years to get ready for this deal. Here was are near the 12th hour and they STILL CAN'T agree. The kicker is Dak numbers are only getting higher, whether Stephen waits until regular or next year. If he's not willing to meet Dak number now, what you think they'll be a year from now. For example, I'm sure Dak would sign for $30M immed after the 2018 season but of course, then he was only worth $25M in the eyes of many. So what would have looked like an overpay then NOW would be a bargain.


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This is great news.

He will likely bomb next year. Tag is over, and we just saved ourselves years or heartache.

#DontpayDak
 
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I would prefer the non exclusive.


I mean if a team signs Dak and you have the chance for 2 firsts. You have to at least consider it. Plus you still have the chance to match anyway.
 
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Go get Brady and sign him for 2 years we need to win now. Dak can not make all the throws but Brady can. Have very serious doubts Dak can get us over the top.
 
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garyo1954 said:
Could be. If you look at the Exclusive Tags used since 2012 there is Drew Brees with the Saints 2012, Von Miller with the Broncos 2016, Le'Veon Bell with the Steelers and Kirk Cousins with the Commanders (both 2017).

Bell sat out the year. Cousins went to the Vikings. So the Exclusive tag isn't something teams want to use. Most go non-exclusive and move on.
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This article kinda indicates what I was talking about, that the Cowboys would use the exclusive tag not out of necessity, but out of diplomacy.
https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/20...rescott-franchise-exclusive-tag-amari-cooper/
 
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Hawkeye0202 said:
As I've said a few times, IF it comes to this(him getting tagged), I honestly believe we could be looking at the beginning of the end. Look, they've had almost 2 years to get ready for this deal. Here was are near the 12th hour and they STILL CAN'T agree. The kicker is Dak numbers are only getting higher, whether Stephen waits until regular or next year. If he's not willing to meet Dak number now, what you think they'll be a year from now. For example, I'm sure Dak would sign for $30M immed after the 2018 season but of course, then he was only worth $25M in the eyes of many. So what would have looked like an overpay then NOW would be a bargain.


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Really doesnt matter what tag they use, no one is giving us 2 1st rounders for Dak. I would slap him with the non-exclusive tag just to make him think that he may not be in Dallas, the ball might roll a little faster!
 

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Jesus if they use the exclusive he has ALL of the leverage going into next year because the cap number for the second cap goes up by 20% or 39.6m which means he shatters the QB contract record. I mean I get that if another team gets him, even getting 2 firsts, the Cowboys window is likely shut for at least a couple years (2/3 chance of drafting a scrub blah blah blah), but damn its not like they do not have the right to match any contract offered to him and they also have the cap room to make it work. Are they that scare of Indy structuring a contract that they could not match?
 
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Super_Kazuya said:
This article kinda indicates what I was talking about, that the Cowboys would use the exclusive tag not out of necessity, but out of diplomacy.
https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/20...rescott-franchise-exclusive-tag-amari-cooper/
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I see what you are saying. IMO, either way you go can be misinterpreted.

If he doesn't get the non-exclusive he could say, "They were afraid I'd get more than they offered."

With the non-exclusive he could say, "They don't believe in me."

Washington used the exclusive with Cousin's thinking they could come to deal with him. Snyder exercised the second (IMO), just to show he didn't have to bend to Cousins wishes. It was a power play, "I don't have to let you go."

In the meantime, Cousins lost two years of his career.
 
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Go get Brady and sign him for 2 years we need to win now. Dak can not make all the throws but Brady can. Have very serious doubts Dak can get us over the top.
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Better hope we luck into another Romo after we sign another former Patriots QB past his prime.

PS: I know Bledsoe played on the Bills prior. He is known for his time in the Boston area.
 

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Idiots. Why use the exclusive? The list of teams willing to give Dak MORE than the Cowboys and give up two 1sts to do it is pretty dam short. Give the non exclusive and use the $5m to fill out the team.

Hell, giving Dak the right to negotiate with other teams might get everyone rational about where the market is.
 
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Dak will be signed long-term. The tag just buys us more time to work it out. I am not worried.
 
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garyo1954 said:
I see what you are saying. IMO, either way you go can be misinterpreted.

If he doesn't get the non-exclusive he could say, "They were afraid I'd get more than they offered."

With the non-exclusive he could say, "They don't believe in me."

Washington used the exclusive with Cousin's thinking they could come to deal with him. Snyder exercised the second (IMO), just to show he didn't have to bend to Cousins wishes. It was a power play, "I don't have to let you go."

In the meantime, Cousins lost two years of his career.
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It could also be that, if they think there is a good chance that the tag will have to stand, that Dak will be more inclined to report for offseason stuff with the higher number. Cousins never “held out” and I don’t believe Dak would either despite the bluffs, but that’s something.
 
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