Cowboys Rumors: 'More Progress' Made for Dak Prescott Contract Than Amari Cooper

Whirlwin · May 8, 2019

tyke1doe said:
We're screwed.

Cooper just wants too much money.

CowboyRoy · May 8, 2019

Brax said:
Every thing points to average for Dak so far in his career , won a play off game , whoopee, big 6th or 7th alternate pro bowler (pretty sad what the pro bowl is today) Dak led nothing Cooper and Zeke led Dak just went for a ride, was pulled along, lets see if he can actually lead the team somewhere this year. I know when something goes wrong - Whaaaa- it's not Dak's fault is and will be your line because its your creed. As long as Dak has exceptional players around him that can carry him he can hold up his end of average, take them away and the excuses start flowing. Your DC fan hood accepts poor to mediocre results and a playoff game is now your lofty goal sad you low have sunk . No knock on Dak but at this point he isn't a championship caliber QB, hopefully he can become one only time will tell, you keep worshiping at his alter who knows miracles have happened.

Nope, not at all. And especially when you figure that hes only been in the league for 3 years as a starter. IN fact, for only 3 years, if your top 15, your right on target.

You obviously dont understand QB development, expectations, or QB play in general.

Your another one of those less educated, casual fans that thinks that all QB's should be Tom Brady as soon as they enter the league.

Nothing average about his clutch abilities, dual threat capabilities, leadership, work ethic, maturity. Kid is elite already in all of those categories. Heck, when the young kid has been surrounded by quality, hes been great in everything else as well.

But you probably dont understand the importance of players around the QB either. As if guys like Mahones or Brady arent surrounded by great players and coaches.

But its not important that YOU get it. Its only important that Jones does.

Toruk_Makto · May 8, 2019

GenoT said:
Remember those heady days of February 2019...when many Zoners were convinced Dak wasn’t gonna get more than $20-$22mil, tops?

Guess what, honeys...

Shouldn't and wouldn't are different words.

Wolfpack · May 8, 2019

rocyaice said:
Why would he negotiate a extension when he could wait it out and get even more money? His team was never doing that or any smart agent. You bet on yourself every day out of the week if you feel you are worth it.

Agree. That tells you a 1st round pick to rent a player is expensive if you don’t have a long term plan in place when you pull the trigger.

TheMarathonContinues · May 8, 2019

Wolfpack said:
Agree. That tells you a 1st round pick to rent a player is expensive if you don’t have a long term plan in place when you pull the trigger.

True. Cowboys were desperate and Raiders won because of it. Thankfully he’s played better than his status.

Corso · May 8, 2019

rocyaice said:
True. Cowboys were desperate and Raiders won because of it. Thankfully he’s played better than his status.

Truly though... the Cowboys weren't renting Coop for a year.
He's under contract for next year.
They want to extend now because he's both worth it and it will lower that cap hit for next year.

Bowdown27 · May 8, 2019

Gremell12 said:
Give cooper what he wants, he will be amazing and a top 5 wr for 5-6 years with no drama. In 2 years it wont look horrible.

He’s so young and going into his prime years. Pay him 17-18 like his agent wants lol you can see in his interviews he’s humble. His agent knows he has jerry. Might as well trend upward in money.

Beaker42 · May 8, 2019

Corso said:
I will take that bet.
Wait... is there a bet upon this?

LOL

speedkilz88 · May 8, 2019

Brax · May 9, 2019

CowboyRoy said:
Nope, not at all. And especially when you figure that hes only been in the league for 3 years as a starter. IN fact, for only 3 years, if your top 15, your right on target.

You obviously dont understand QB development, expectations, or QB play in general.

Your another one of those less educated, casual fans that thinks that all QB's should be Tom Brady as soon as they enter the league.

Nothing average about his clutch abilities, dual threat capabilities, leadership, work ethic, maturity. Kid is elite already in all of those categories. Heck, when the young kid has been surrounded by quality, hes been great in everything else as well.

But you probably dont understand the importance of players around the QB either. As if guys like Mahones or Brady arent surrounded by great players and coaches.

But its not important that YOU get it. Its only important that Jones does.

"only 3 years" another excuse," arent surrounded by great players and coaches" another one. you know nothing of his work ethic or maturity, duel threat has yet to be proven, at least you realize he needs great players around him to be average. Hopefully he can learn to read Defenses and hit wide open receivers on a regular basis so he can become a above average QB (which everyone would love). Jerry will pay him because he's Jerry and remember Jerry and QB and coaching decisions is the reason for the last 23 years of the Cowboys failures. As for QB play you need to take off your rose color glasses and see Dak for what he is a QB struggling to be consistent, learning to read defenses (and not doing very well after 3 years) and improving his accuracy. People expect to see improvement not the same flaws and same problems week in and out. You need professional help on your man crush of Dak so you can stop thinking with your heart and use your brain to see Dak for what he is. Jerry will most likely pay him but with 1 more year under contract and FA tag available it isn't smart, but as Jerry has boxed himself into a corner and gone all in on Dak, the most likely out come is you will be whining in 3 or 4 years about how Dak just isn't getting the help he needs, always another excuse with you. I am hoping something clicks with Dak this season and as I have said before only time will tell, but anyone who says Dak is great or above average at this point just doesn't know anything about football. Great QB's elevate the play of players around them Dak at this point needs great players around him (as you admit) to elevate his game which in my opinion makes him average at the QB position at this point, which in the NFL being a average starter isn't a bad thing but you need something more than average to win championships and Dak has not shown that yet no matter what your tells you.

Falco78 · May 9, 2019

Silly said:
Yes. But when they suck.... I root for them to lose... that is what two decades of mediocrity will do to a fan.

Rooting to lose removes you from from fan status ****

StuckMojo · May 9, 2019

There is not just one way to build a team but if you pay all your skill position players elite contracts the well is going to dry up on the rest of the team. I believe in the last 24 years only 2 Super Bowl champs had a 1st team all-pro WR.

CowboyRoy · May 9, 2019

Brax said:
"only 3 years" another excuse," arent surrounded by great players and coaches" another one. you know nothing of his work ethic or maturity, duel threat has yet to be proven, at least you realize he needs great players around him to be average. Hopefully he can learn to read Defenses and hit wide open receivers on a regular basis so he can become a above average QB (which everyone would love). Jerry will pay him because he's Jerry and remember Jerry and QB and coaching decisions is the reason for the last 23 years of the Cowboys failures. As for QB play you need to take off your rose color glasses and see Dak for what he is a QB struggling to be consistent, learning to read defenses (and not doing very well after 3 years) and improving his accuracy. People expect to see improvement not the same flaws and same problems week in and out. You need professional help on your man crush of Dak so you can stop thinking with your heart and use your brain to see Dak for what he is. Jerry will most likely pay him but with 1 more year under contract and FA tag available it isn't smart, but as Jerry has boxed himself into a corner and gone all in on Dak, the most likely out come is you will be whining in 3 or 4 years about how Dak just isn't getting the help he needs, always another excuse with you. I am hoping something clicks with Dak this season and as I have said before only time will tell, but anyone who says Dak is great or above average at this point just doesn't know anything about football. Great QB's elevate the play of players around them Dak at this point needs great players around him (as you admit) to elevate his game which in my opinion makes him average at the QB position at this point, which in the NFL being a average starter isn't a bad thing but you need something more than average to win championships and Dak has not shown that yet no matter what your tells you.

LOL.......No pal, all QB's need great players around them. Thats how the NFL and the position works. The fact that you dont understand this simple point shows how little you understand the game.

The important part is....................what does a QB do when he does have talent around him. And we have seen quite clearly that Dak excels, even as a rookie, even as a young QB.

The only things average or below average about Dak have been:

-His head coach
-His scheme
-the play calling
-The Oline play the last 2 years
-The WR's
-The TE's

And Ironically, its not guys like me that say "its never Daks fault", its the trolls like you that laughably say "its always Daks fault".

-Dak has issues in that he is young
-Dak has issues in that he has never had to be a pocket passer in his career
-Dak has issues in getting the ball out at times

Those are the things that are Daks fault. All of which are temporary issues.

And look you just got proven dead wrong again. I hope you enjoy another 5 years of our young franchise QB leading our team. :lmao:

zenmastersauce · May 9, 2019

tyke1doe said:
We're screwed.

that is just about the starting salary for a qb in the nfl right now. its literally a market situation. trying to pay him less would be silly at this point.

CowboyRoy · May 9, 2019

Whirlwin said:
Cooper just wants too much money.

How much money does he want?

And FYI.......most of the time, its the agent doing all of the talking. Im sure a guy like Cooper doesnt care if he makes 16 million or 19 million.

zenmastersauce · May 9, 2019

Whirlwin said:
Cooper just wants too much money.

That surprises me but then again I guess it shouldnt. There is a big difference between change and bank roll

Doomsday101 · May 9, 2019

Just my own guess I think Dak will get signed at 28.5 and Cooper at 16 mill a year. I think Zeke contract will wait until next season at that time big contract like Dak will get restructured to help free up money for Zeke.

Sandyf · May 9, 2019

Everyone does know what "rumor" means in the title. At best it is half truth although more likely to be something for the media to draw attention to them. In no way do any of them know what is going on in negotiations until an agent leaks something to try and get leverage. Nothing more, nothing less.

blueblood70 · May 9, 2019

Wolfpack said:
Agree. That tells you a 1st round pick to rent a player is expensive if you don’t have a long term plan in place when you pull the trigger.

not if the player is trying to break the bank, he doesnt deserve to be the highest paid WR and if that his game you FT him one year just to get Gallup and others prepared and draft a WR or get one in FA.. they have plan to sign him but not if the players agent has now went about face now that his client exceeded expecations..it happens cant blame the FO..

there are guys on this roster developing and you never know until the lights come on this season, Gallup looks like starter and this year will sort that out..We have Amari this year and if needed one FT year.. Odd players like OBJ and Brown signed huge deals and killed their teams in dead money once they were traded..it happens teams have plans but agents and players play games..

Whirlwin · May 9, 2019

CowboyRoy said:
How much money does he want?

And FYI.......most of the time, its the agent doing all of the talking. Im sure a guy like Cooper doesnt care if he makes 16 million or 19 million.

I was actually responding to somebody else. The point we gave a first-round pick for him. So we do we make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the league. What's too much money only the franchise knows

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