What's the obsession with Dak Prescott's contract?

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[QUOTE="Cowboyny, post: 10223868, member: 36335" ]

I see multiple new threads everyday about the same subject matter-Dak Prescott's contract. The National media seem as obsessed as many on this board. There isn't much to debate:

-Dak team's have accomplished the same level as did Romo, divisional rd of the playoffs. Both QB's have played on talented teams, but haven't been able to breakthrough. Perhaps having an average Head Coach has played a role in their lack of success.[/QUOTE]

So there isn't much to debate, provided everyone agrees with you.

Perhaps you're correct about having an average Head Coach, however, in the forthcoming years Perhaps the problem will be that we've seriously overspent on the offense only to lose due to an average Defence.

Perhaps you're correct that Dak and Romo have accomplished similar levels, but Perhaps following the strategy of the past will give a similar (unsuccessful) return. NB - Romo restructured his contract to help the team, Dak wanting a shorter contract hinders the team.

Perhaps some of us don't think that paying Dak north of $35m for 4 years is a good use of resources or that he's that elite difference making QB - if the market thinks so Perhaps he'll get that contract.

Give him the Franchise Tag and Perhaps he'll convince ALL fans that he deserves a contract in the vicinity of Mahomes/Jackson.
 

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First off, the big issue is that total player salary is fixed. Every dollar one player gets is less money for others. This year we have watched Quinn and Jones walk just so we could pay Dak, Zeke, Tank and Cooper.

So let's start with your examples. How well did Dallas do once Romo got his big contract? People tend to forget that the first 3 years of Dak's career had Romo's dead contract on it. Romo never won anything because the D sucked when he was here but his contract played a part in that. Will the Eagles ever win anything with Wentz making that much? Will the Rams ever sniff another deep playoff run with Goff making that much money?

At the end of the day, having your QB on a bargain contract is a huge advantage. While its possible to do well with a QB on a big contract, its really hard and you need that guy playing like a superstar. Even then, those superstar QB's tend to get beat by some hot QB on his rookie deal surrounded by a lot of talent.

Dak getting a huge contract makes it harder for Dallas to be a great team. Its that simple.

What's the alternative? Well, Andy Dalton now. Which team is better? Dalton + 2 pro bowl defensive players or Dak + 2 vet min players?
The last sentence hits the nail on the head and I ride with the red rocket plus 2 pro bowl defensive players.
 

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You can say that about any subject. However, in this case, there are myriad examples of teams having to let some players walk due to paying some a huge pile. Guess if you try really hard you can ignore facts!!!!!!!!!

not ignoring anything but keep telling yourself that.
 

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[QUOTE="Cowboyny, post: 10223868, member: 36335" ]

I see multiple new threads everyday about the same subject matter-Dak Prescott's contract. The National media seem as obsessed as many on this board. There isn't much to debate:

-Dak team's have accomplished the same level as did Romo, divisional rd of the playoffs. Both QB's have played on talented teams, but haven't been able to breakthrough. Perhaps having an average Head Coach has played a role in their lack of success.

So there isn't much to debate, provided everyone agrees with you.

Perhaps you're correct about having an average Head Coach, however, in the forthcoming years Perhaps the problem will be that we've seriously overspent on the offense only to lose due to an average Defence.

Perhaps you're correct that Dak and Romo have accomplished similar levels, but Perhaps following the strategy of the past will give a similar (unsuccessful) return. NB - Romo restructured his contract to help the team, Dak wanting a shorter contract hinders the team.

Perhaps some of us don't think that paying Dak north of $35m for 4 years is a good use of resources or that he's that elite difference making QB - if the market thinks so Perhaps he'll get that contract.

Give him the Franchise Tag and Perhaps he'll convince ALL fans that he deserves a contract in the vicinity of Mahomes/Jackson.[/QUOTE]

-It's looking likely that Dak will be playing on the franchise tag, although both sides want to reach a long-term extension.
-Almost every QB who get an extension after their rookie deals, will receive a market level contract.
-In 4 years as a starter, Dak has led his team to two divisional titles, won a playoff game and never has missed a start.
-All contracts made by Stephen Jones have built in restructures to give the team cap flexibility.
-What about Romo's dead money after he retired? That money could have been used to sign multiple fa starters.
-QB's don't grow on trees, there are in such high demand and are always over drafted. Dak has his issues, like any other QB, but he is proven to be a quality QB in this league.
 

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Idiots worrying about another man's money. We have a lot more important things to worry about right now, but some choose to worry about something that they can't control! Makes me laugh!
see this is where the disconnect lies. No one cares how much Dak makes in the end. The people complaining are only looking out for the team. I don't wake up every day thinking damn I'm poor and Dak is rich.
 

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As a Marine I know you Army guys are a little dense so close the mouth and listen closely. I have no issue with an objective fan who isn't always crapping on something Cowboys or Dak saying Dak doesn't deserve a big contract. It's the ones that do nothing but ***** and moan ALL the time that I'm calling miserable. And they are.

Takes a small dick marine to insult another veteran regardless of branch.
 

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I get Dak's thought process here. He knows the salary cap is going up by a lot in the next couple of years, and QBs less talented then him are going to eventually get more than he is asking for. On the other side him asking to be the highest paid player in the history of the league even if its only for a year is laughable.
 

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I see multiple new threads everyday about the same subject matter-Dak Prescott's contract. The National media seem as obsessed as many on this board. There isn't much to debate:

-Ownership has come out and stated Dak Prescott is their franchise QB. He is under contract, team wants to sign him long-term and will not rescind the offer sheet under any circumstance.

-The likes of Goff/Wentz in his QB Class signed long-term extensions. Dak has arguable been as good if not better then the both of them. He will sign a market level contract. Many fans forget the post Aikman years at the position. It's quite comical that many have suggested they rather have Andy Dalton as the team's starting QB.

-Dak team's have accomplished the same level as did Romo, divisional rd of the playoffs. Both QB's have played on talented teams, but haven't been able to breakthrough. Perhaps having an average Head Coach has played a role in their lack of success.
People either like to count another persons money
 

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Its the way I see it. Cowboys fans seem to get to emotional about players wanting to get paid. Then they justify it by pretending to be some kind of cap expert
From what I've seen, that's a very small number of people. Most only care as to how it affects the cap.
 

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1000s of threads over the past few months about Dak's contract so guess what I'm gonna do? Another one.
 

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How can you respect any opinion that is so far removed from reality it makes no sense? Nothing to respect at all. Saying Dak is elite is as dumb as saying Dak is average. Only clowns would analyze either to be true.

So they are either football dumb or just say dumb things to hate.

Has to be one of the two.

And its the job of those on here that understand football to correct those that spew garbage. :yourock::yourock:


“Elite” (sigh)...I really hate that term as it’s often used here too...

well I don’t disagree I would hope folks would make points and also include some insight into their reasoning...
 

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I see multiple new threads everyday about the same subject matter-Dak Prescott's contract. The National media seem as obsessed as many on this board. There isn't much to debate:

-Ownership has come out and stated Dak Prescott is their franchise QB. He is under contract, team wants to sign him long-term and will not rescind the offer sheet under any circumstance.

-The likes of Goff/Wentz in his QB Class signed long-term extensions. Dak has arguable been as good if not better then the both of them. He will sign a market level contract. Many fans forget the post Aikman years at the position. It's quite comical that many have suggested they rather have Andy Dalton as the team's starting QB.

-Dak team's have accomplished the same level as did Romo, divisional rd of the playoffs. Both QB's have played on talented teams, but haven't been able to breakthrough. Perhaps having an average Head Coach has played a role in their lack of success.
Because too many people have become overly concerned with playing internet GM. They are seemingly terrified of paying any player top dollar and don’t want to spend anything unless it is a either a rookie, incentive based, vet minimum, or team friendly contract. They are more concerned with the salary cap than having talent on the field.
 

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Because too many people have become overly concerned with playing internet GM. They are seemingly terrified of paying any player top dollar and don’t want to spend anything unless it is a either a rookie, incentive based, vet minimum, or team friendly contract. They are more concerned with the salary cap than having talent on the field.

They aren't the person who making the decision and ultimately paying this contract. Team wants Dak to be their QB, their new Head Coach took the job cause of him. What is there to discuss, if they want to resign him, it's going to cost a lot of money due to the market.
 
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