PFT: Wentz's deal complicates Dak talks

Hawkeye0202

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Maybe but I have a feeling Dak's deal is much closer to getting done than many realize, even before Wentz signing this week.

Carson Wentz’s deal complicates Dak Prescott talks
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/08/carson-wentzs-deal-complicates-dak-prescott-talks/

Posted by Mike Florio on June 8, 2019, 11:43 AM EDT
News of Carson Wentz‘s new contract in Philadelphia raised immediate questions regarding the contract eventually to be given to Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who was taken one spot in front of Wentz in the 2016 draft. But Wentz’s deal has more immediate relevance to a quarterback drafted far later than the first two selections.

The Cowboys selected Dak Prescott with the 135th pick in the 2016 draft, behind Goff, Wentz, Paxton Lynch(No. 26), Christian Hackenberg (No. 51), Jacoby Brissett (No. 91), Cody Kessler (No. 93), and Connor Cook (No. 100)
 

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The article does make a point about the Cowboys want Dak to take a team friendly deal in that playing for the Cowboys gives him more exposure on tv, more endorsements deals, and can lead to a career in the broadcast booth afterward especially since he is playing for one of the most value positions in all of sport with the most popular team. If he wins, he can have all of that and more. If takes more money and they can’t build around him than he might not get this endorsement deals. That is something Dak needs to consider also.
 

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The article does make a point about the Cowboys want Dak to take a team friendly deal in that playing for the Cowboys gives him more exposure on tv, more endorsements deals, and can lead to a career in the broadcast booth afterward especially since he is playing for one of the most value positions in all of sport with the most popular team. If he wins, he can have all of that and more. If takes more money and they can’t build around him than he might not get this endorsement deals. That is something Dak needs to consider also.


He also needs to consider he can take the friendliest deal and snap his back a day later and barely see any money compared to what he would’ve gotten.
 

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The article does make a point about the Cowboys want Dak to take a team friendly deal in that playing for the Cowboys gives him more exposure on tv, more endorsements deals, and can lead to a career in the broadcast booth afterward especially since he is playing for one of the most value positions in all of sport with the most popular team. If he wins, he can have all of that and more. If takes more money and they can’t build around him than he might not get this endorsement deals. That is something Dak needs to consider also.

See what you're saying, even agree somewhat but that's asking a player to look 8-10 years down the road. However, I do see Dak doing a team friendly deal but not what many fans see as team friendly meaning less value money. I can see him doing a team structured friendly contract that gives them lots of wiggle room to adjust his deal for other signings.
 

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He also needs to consider he can take the friendliest deal and snap his back a day later and barely see any money compared to what he would’ve gotten.
See what you're saying, even agree somewhat but that's asking a player to look 8-10 years down the road. However, I do see Dak doing a team friendly deal but not what many fans see as team friendly meaning less value money. I can see him doing a team structured friendly contract that gives them lots of wiggle room to adjust his deal for other signings.
You guys are right. I can see where the FO wants a team friendly deal but I can also see Dak thinking he can get hurt any time. I just hope it is a fair deal for both sides.
 

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The article does make a point about the Cowboys want Dak to take a team friendly deal in that playing for the Cowboys gives him more exposure on tv, more endorsements deals, and can lead to a career in the broadcast booth afterward especially since he is playing for one of the most value positions in all of sport with the most popular team. If he wins, he can have all of that and more. If takes more money and they can’t build around him than he might not get this endorsement deals. That is something Dak needs to consider also.
Great point. It is an incentive and contract perk good Cowboy players get.
 

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Great point. It is an incentive and contract perk good Cowboy players get.
Right if you are good. Quincy Carter never got deals because he wasnt good. Dak has put in the work and is good which is why he deserves his money with no discount. If he decides to take a discount then that is on him.
 

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Dak has proven himself and deserves a nice contract. He’s earned it with his excellent play the last 3 years. The Philly front office outmaneuvered us by signing Wentz early. Dak’s price continues to go up the longer we wait.
 

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He also needs to consider he can take the friendliest deal and snap his back a day later and barely see any money compared to what he would’ve gotten.

Perhaps we need to consider the possibility that paying Dak 25 Mil a season isn't a "Team Friendly" deal. Perhaps that's what he's actually worth, in terms of what teams will pay for him. I mean, there are two sides to every story right? Dak can not be playing football at all, working a construction job and snap his back as well. Happens everyday.
 

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Jerry will be handing out those million dollar handshakes to Dak.
 

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Perhaps we need to consider the possibility that paying Dak 25 Mil a season isn't a "Team Friendly" deal. Perhaps that's what he's actually worth, in terms of what teams will pay for him. I mean, there are two sides to every story right? Dak can not be playing football at all, working a construction job and snap his back as well. Happens everyday.

Yep.

Another thing to note. Dallas fans think Dak is better than Wentz. But around league circles, most would probably bank on Wentz and think Wentz has the higher ceiling. If the Cowboys want to pay less than what Wentz got, I tend to believe that would be a position that most in NFL league offices would take. That's not to say he needs to be lowballed but I don't think it's crazy to think the Cowboys value him less than Wentz in terms of contract size.
 

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How about a team friendly deal in the range of what Wentz got. But a shorter term deal or a deal with options to to redo the contract in 3 years.
Or a cap / team friendly deal with many incentives, but each can opt out and renegotiate after 3 years.

Basically take less now in the range of Wentz, but prove yourself and in 3 years get a bigger deal and be rewarded even better.
 

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Yep.

Another thing to note. Dallas fans think Dak is better than Wentz. But around league circles, most would probably bank on Wentz and think Wentz has the higher ceiling. If the Cowboys want to pay less than what Wentz got, I tend to believe that would be a position that most in NFL league offices would take. That's not to say he needs to be lowballed but I don't think it's crazy to think the Cowboys value him less than Wentz in terms of contract size.

Perhaps because he is better than Wentz. :muttley:

Just throwing it out there. :D

And yes with a bit of sarcasm too.
 

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The article does make a point about the Cowboys want Dak to take a team friendly deal in that playing for the Cowboys gives him more exposure on tv, more endorsements deals, and can lead to a career in the broadcast booth afterward especially since he is playing for one of the most value positions in all of sport with the most popular team. If he wins, he can have all of that and more. If takes more money and they can’t build around him than he might not get this endorsement deals. That is something Dak needs to consider also.
If Daks gets all the money and loses Amari or Zeke we have the potential to flop. If they really are "triplets " they are gonna have to share the "milk".
 

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Wentz isn't making that money until his rookie contract expires which means moving forward he's only averaging about 25 million a year, not 32. This does not complicate Dak's negotiations for a new deal.
 

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If Daks gets all the money and loses Amari or Zeke we have the potential to flop. If they really are "triplets " they are gonna have to share the "milk".
That's true of just about any QB. If Wentz loses his weapons he won't look as good. Yet he got paid without all this brouhaha.
 
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