True. I've attended labor union negotiations in the past as a member of a large labor union and as an observer of the proceedings. It's the responsibility of both parties to "act in good faith" during the negotiations and to abide by that policy. I felt the FO led him to believe he was elite as a player but, of course, that wasn't in the privacy of their negotiations, as far as I know. It was intended for public consumption. Naturally, Dak feels he's totally entitled to be paid as a reflection of such praise. Whether it's justified or not is up us to ponder, as individuals.
I'm sure the media wouldn't likely have reported it to reflect poorly upon the Cowboys' FO, so there's certainly that to consider, as well. I'll be among the first to attest to that much, since these negotiations are always hotly contested. I really hope both sides get this thing settled in the best interest of both parties before it degenerates into something damaging, before it's settled. I think most of us, as fans, feel it needs to be resolved ASAP.