Hawkeye0202
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There's no need to rush. The Cowboys have $124 million of cap room next year. And here's a guess at the average salaries all of the key free agents next year should command:
-Dak Prescott: $25 million (not starting a debate if Dak is worth this, just going by average market value)
-Amari Cooper: $16 million
-DeMarcus Lawrence: $22 million (assuming he and the Cowboys meet in the middle)
-Byron Jones: $15 million
This still leaves $46 million of cap room, enough to retain players like Robert Quinn if he proves worthy and maybe start negotiating with Zeke and Jaylon Smith, too. The cap shouldn't be an issue moving forward.
+1......Think Dak number is right on target at $25M. Based on recent numbers, think it takes at least $18M for Coop. Agree with DLaw numbers although I think his contract now is more about the structure and guaranteed money as the average payout. Think Byron will price himself out our range and walk after this season. Not that he's not worth $15M but with everyone we're trying to get signed, he's not a major keeper.