csirl
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Dak was Garrett's QB. Cowboys attitude towards Dak fundamentally changed when MM arrived. From that point forward it is clear that the Cowboys weren't interested in a long term deal - up to then both sides were close enough that a deal would have been done (the 5th year thing would have been resolved by allowing 5th year to void if Dak hit certain targets). I dont think Dak gambled and lost - I think MM didnt want him signed long term.
The 2020 tag was Jerry being generous and optimistic.
No competent GM would tag Dak now. Already got no return for 30m+ in 2020. No GM is going to throw another 35m+ to chase a gambled loss. Furthermore no GM is going to commit any serious money until Dak can show that he hasnt been limited by his serious injury.
Tag and trade or sign and trade is a fantasy. No GM will give up 2 x 1sts for Dak even if he were to play for free.
So expect to see Dak hit the market in March. We'll still get the PR stuff being churned out about Dak and the Cowboys being in discussions etc . But ultimately no.long term deal will be done. Cowboys will quietly explore other options.
P.s. my prediction is as follows:
Jerry is not a regular GM so he behaves differently. He's a bit soft with veteran players. Dak will get a modest incentive driven 2 year deal. He'll go on PUP in training camp, then IR and return mid season as a backup. In early summer we'll start hearing stories about him needing a little more time to rehab.
The 2020 tag was Jerry being generous and optimistic.
No competent GM would tag Dak now. Already got no return for 30m+ in 2020. No GM is going to throw another 35m+ to chase a gambled loss. Furthermore no GM is going to commit any serious money until Dak can show that he hasnt been limited by his serious injury.
Tag and trade or sign and trade is a fantasy. No GM will give up 2 x 1sts for Dak even if he were to play for free.
So expect to see Dak hit the market in March. We'll still get the PR stuff being churned out about Dak and the Cowboys being in discussions etc . But ultimately no.long term deal will be done. Cowboys will quietly explore other options.
P.s. my prediction is as follows:
Jerry is not a regular GM so he behaves differently. He's a bit soft with veteran players. Dak will get a modest incentive driven 2 year deal. He'll go on PUP in training camp, then IR and return mid season as a backup. In early summer we'll start hearing stories about him needing a little more time to rehab.
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