Twitter: Prescott to sign franchise tender

OmerV · Jun 22, 2020

Diehardblues said:
I think the bigger point is if a QB plays on the Tag it’s unlikely the team extends them.

Most QB’s are extended before the deadline. If Dak isn’t extended before July 15th this could be it unless we Tag him again next year.

And of course there’s also the Good possibility we don’t have a season and the negotiations continue playing out.

I think it’s fair to point out that the sample size used to determine this is very small. Really just 1. There have been 2 QBs to ever play under the franchise tag - Cousins in 2017, and Drew Brees in 2005 - but with Brees the Chargers had already drafted his replacement so Brees wasn’t planning to stay in San Diego after his franchise year anyway. So that just leaves 1 QB to ever play under the franchise tag where their might have even been an effort on both sides to work out a longer terms deal, and 1 lone example doesn’t exactly set a trend.

That said, there have been several QBs who had the franchise tag placed on them and then signed a long term contract before the season started. If going by history that seems the more likely scenario.

csirl · Jun 22, 2020

There'll be no long teem contract until we see how this season works out. Makes no sense to invest 100m in a player who has never played in your new system and who cant go anywhere until you've seen him play.

Yes, there is a risk the annual salary goes up by c5m - this is manageable. But losing 100m is not and would mean that bringing in MM was wasted.

lostar2009 · Jun 22, 2020

The only deal the Cowboys won

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

Furboy said:
That's exactly my take here. They're going to milk the drama and hype of this for all it's worth. Then, at the last moment, they'll sign Dak.

In fact, I sort of wonder, and just my imagination a bit, if they and Dak may all be in on the joke together. Dak grew up a Cowboys fan. He dreamed of doing what he's doing. I don't think he's going to let this opportunity to and end up having to play against his childhood team. Likewise, I think Jerry does like Dak. I wouldn't be shocked if they actually already know the deal with each other and are just toying with everyone. Just my imagination based on what I see with Jerry and understand about Dak.

GREAT TAKE.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

DandyDon52 said:
lol it cant add more days ray!
26 days left ! lol thats it sign tag or not there are 26 days left.
I guess you think it will be 30 days since he signed the tag?

If he doesnt sign the tag now, it shows bad faith. At least if he signs it he can be at the offseason workouts etc..GOOD FAITH. So it buys him time. Hard to get a deal done when you dont show up.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

Cowboys22 said:
I see it totally different. There is no reason to sign the tag before a deal is done. It in no way signals a deal is close. In fact, I see it more likely that talks have deteriorated to the point where Dak’s camp may be fearing the tag being rescinded. That seems unlikely but with Dalton signed, that fear could creep in if negotiations got heated recently. To me, this move is actually a hardball move from Dak. It locks in that cap number which the team hopes to reduce. He may have decided to just play on the tag, bet on himself again with the new coaching staff, and hope Watson and Mahomes get signed for even more. I see this as trying to force Jerry’s hand. It also could simply be to lock in a salary in case there is no season or a shortened one. I suspect the PA has informed players not under contract to get it done before some type of deal is struck so they will be covered and get paid this year.

you guys are being played. Jerry and Dak, Stevie are laughing. This is PT Barnum at its finest. This tag has been issued to him for a long while now, and ask yourself, why sign it now? TWO THINGS, one, it shows good faith that Dak wants to be at the workouts and dive into the playbook etc. Lastly, it means he has had great conversations with his agent and the team about a long term deal being close. Otherwise, he could have waited and signed it July 14th or 15th at the deadline. THINK PEOPLE. He can now be at camp and finish a new deal. Its a progress stopper if he waited til july 15th to sign the tag. Great move by Dak and the team here. Its a positive.

Hadenough · Jun 22, 2020

Super_Kazuya said:
You misunderstand. The tweet says this locks him into training camp, but training camp starts after July 15. What does this enable that signing this after negotiations have failed at at the last hour doesn’t?

Bingo! That Dalton signing was like someone taking your queen in chess. Dak was basically forced into signing the franchise tag or risk losing 31 mil.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

Hadenough said:
Bingo! That Dalton signing was like someone taking your queen in chess. Dak was basically forced into signing the franchise tag or risk losing 31 mil.

wont totally disagree. But if anything it lit a fire under his feet to make a decision. I do think a deal is very close however, otherwise, he could have waited til the last possible day to sign it.

cowboyed · Jun 22, 2020

12+88=7 said:
If you don't think it's about the money, you're wrong. It's always about the money.

Think of the logic. Football is a very physical sport. Prescott has been fortunate not to have suffered a major injury. So what am I going to do?

Play on the tag making 31 million or sign a long term deal making 100 million guaranteed?

Everyone is going to take the long term deal and financial security. Like I said, it's always about the money.

I think fundamentally and practically it is about the money but not just the money. The sport provides important psychic income such as camaraderie, glamour and competition. Players are work addicted to the visceral aspects of the sport. It is not mundane work.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

cowboyed said:
I think fundamentally and practically it is always about the money. The sport provides important psychic income such as camaraderie, glamour and competition. Players are work addicted to the visceral aspects of the sport. It is not mundane work.

agree totally. Its the stature, the money and the thrill of the entire aura of being not only an NFL PLAYER, but being the QB of America's team. Thats why I think ultimately a deal gets done.They don't want this to linger into the season as a distraction hanging over the teams head and the new staff.

cowboyed · Jun 22, 2020

erod said:
Andy Dalton gave him no choice but to sign it.

Rayman70 said:
interesting idea. Good point. Cannot rule that out.

That makes more sense to me than being worried about Dalton. These players have been competing not only against the opposition but also teammates at their position throughout their careers going back to Pop Warner.

JohnsKey19 · Jun 22, 2020

Assuming there is even a season in 2020, revenue will likely be way down in 2020 forcing the NFL salary cap to decrease for the first time in years. Dak's cap # will still increase 120% per CBA from 31 to 37 million if tagged again. Makes sense to get a deal done now and not have Dak eat up an even larger chunk of salary cap in 2021.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

cowboyed said:
That makes more sense to me than being worried about Dalton. These players have been competing not only against the opposition but also teammates at their position throughout their careers going back to Pop Warner.

AGREE. People keep saying Dalton will be starting and I have to laugh. Thats not why he was signed. Folks been watching ESPN AND COLIN COWTURD TOO MUCH. They are scamming people into believing that junk...stirring up crap. This was how this was always going to be handled from the start. We knew it. Dak was always going to sign his tag first, then a long term deal would follow. I still think thats on track. Nothing has changed. In a week or 2, he will be signed to a 4 year deal with an option for a 5th. Think about it, there was no real reason to sign the tag sooner than the 15th. I think this shows his willingness to hammer out a deal between now and then, plus it gets him into team activities now. Its a win win. Dallas wont let this linger over Dak and MM in season..this WILL get done.

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

JohnsKey19 said:
Assuming there is even a season in 2020, revenue will likely be way down in 2020 forcing the NFL salary cap to decrease for the first time in years. Dak's cap # will still increase 120% per CBA from 31 to 37 million if tagged again. Makes sense to get a deal done now and not have Dak eat up an even larger chunk of salary cap in 2021.

agree

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

JERRY AND STEVIE ARE MILKING THIS FOR ALL THE PR THEY CAN...its the build up, the crescendo to a monster deal being announced. IT EQUALS CHA CHING! He's playing everyone. Jerry is a showman.

PAPPYDOG · Jun 22, 2020

Rayman70 said:
JERRY AND STEVIE ARE MILKING THIS FOR ALL THE PR THEY CAN...its the build up, the crescendo to a monster deal being announced. IT EQUALS CHA CHING! He's playing everyone. Jerry is a showman.

You seem like a nice guy so be prepared for the worse when it pertains to Dak and your dreams for him.
Just don't want to see you drop hard when reality hits again and again that he lacks the talent to lead ANY NFL team anywhere....

Rayman70 · Jun 22, 2020

PAPPYDOG said:
You seem like a nice guy so be prepared for the worse when it pertains to Dak and your dreams for him.
Just don't want to see you drop hard when reality hits again and again that he lacks the talent to lead ANY NFL team anywhere....

SURE ABOUT THAT FRIEND? Lots of experts on this board. lol..

Cowboys22 · Jun 22, 2020

JohnsKey19 said:
Assuming there is even a season in 2020, revenue will likely be way down in 2020 forcing the NFL salary cap to decrease for the first time in years. Dak's cap # will still increase 120% per CBA from 31 to 37 million if tagged again. Makes sense to get a deal done now and not have Dak eat up an even larger chunk of salary cap in 2021.

yeah that makes sense from the team’s perspective but you’ve also stumbled onto what may be the real reason Dak’s side has decided to sign the tag now. I still contend this is a strongarm move from Dak and you may have provided the proof. No doubt the NFL and PA are negotiating contingency plans for all different scenarios and people within the league are privy to the things coming out of those negotiations. Something that appears likely to happen has made Dak’s side determine its better to get locked in under the tag now. It also could be what you stumbled onto. They could be threatening to force Dallas to use the tag again next year with Dak counting $37 million + in a year when the cap might actually go down. I think they are at a standstill and it has likely gotten heated. With all the uncertainty surrounding this year and next, I contend this is a calculated move by Dak’s side that they feel is beneficial. I just can’t see Dak’s side caving at all until the deadline. There is no reason for them to do it unless there is information they know that we don’t yet.

John813 · Jun 22, 2020

JohnsKey19 said:
Assuming there is even a season in 2020, revenue will likely be way down in 2020 forcing the NFL salary cap to decrease for the first time in years. Dak's cap # will still increase 120% per CBA from 31 to 37 million if tagged again. Makes sense to get a deal done now and not have Dak eat up an even larger chunk of salary cap in 2021.

I've seen guesstimates that even if revenues are down for the 2021 cap, they would spread out that drastic drop over a set amount of years, and not all on 2021.

So, if the NFL had losses to where the cap would drop 30mil for each team, they could spread it out over 5 years so the cap isn't affected that badly. 21 through 2026 would be -6mil before any adjustments.

csirl · Jun 22, 2020

Cowboys22 said:
yeah that makes sense from the team’s perspective but you’ve also stumbled onto what may be the real reason Dak’s side has decided to sign the tag now. I still contend this is a strongarm move from Dak and you may have provided the proof. No doubt the NFL and PA are negotiating contingency plans for all different scenarios and people within the league are privy to the things coming out of those negotiations. Something that appears likely to happen has made Dak’s side determine its better to get locked in under the tag now. It also could be what you stumbled onto. They could be threatening to force Dallas to use the tag again next year with Dak counting $37 million + in a year when the cap might actually go down. I think they are at a standstill and it has likely gotten heated. With all the uncertainty surrounding this year and next, I contend this is a calculated move by Dak’s side that they feel is beneficial. I just can’t see Dak’s side caving at all until the deadline. There is no reason for them to do it unless there is information they know that we don’t yet.

It's a lot more likely that Dak signed the tag because there's a danger of it being withdrawn. In the context of the cap going down in 2021, it makes sense for the Cowboys to use the 30m saved to accelerate 2021/2022 player salaries into 2020 to create room for a drop in 21/22.

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