Twitter: Extension Elliott looking for would exceed Gurley's 4yr $57.5 million deal

honestly, my only pause with paying Zeke is his off-the-field crap; if he wants to be the best paid RB, then he should have a "cleaner" profile...the team can't afford to use a lot of cap on a guy that could be suspended at any point - even if the team isn't responsible for the salary during a suspension, it is not like there is another zeke-clone waiting to step in if zeke remains a dummy and gets in trouble

John813 said:

That's a bit disingenuous though. The last time the Cowboys had a worthy QB worth re-signing was Aikman, back in the late 1990's.
Obviously, the extensions Romo would ask for would be "Franchise record extensions" due to the explosion in cap and the climb of QB contracts at the time.
In 2007 the highest salary for a QB was Palmer at 13m, then the 2nd QB was around 10mil. In 2013 the #1 salary for a QB was Stafford at 20.8mil.

Isn't Dak going to command a franchise record extension as well?
30+ AAV > 18mil AAV

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You're comparing the top QB going rate around $15 mil/season from around 2010 to the top going rate around $30+ mil of 2019? You're talking about a 10 year difference.

Melonfeud said:

The greatest& most superlative of analogies to render the usage of in this particular happenstance is:
"If&when a person of employ deems themselves of such an integrally vital link in the employers hub of operations, said employee should first insert his fist into a bucket of water& then observe the horrifying void that's left within that bucket of water, upon the withdrawal of that employees fist"

*words straight outta' the original ancient Feudian scrolls of old

**Mo-Fo's

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Great find. I will remember that.

Thanks Mel.

CanadianCowboysFan said:

You should never complain about a guy wanting to get paid. If you want to think 50RBs could give us what Zeke does, feel free

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Why shouldnt i not argue against it?

Give some reasons please.

I'm Numb at this point trying to crunch numbers. I give up. I just can't see 5 or 6 top tier players making stupid money and how they fit 48 others into the cap.

My God, some of you guys suck.

We have literally the best player at his position and you think he should not be be paid what he's worth?

Without Zeke, this team has no shot

He’s only 24 and with this new offense system he can go off. But you know they’re going to put. Details in his contract about suspensions and behavioral issues that will void certain paychecks

Zeke was better as a rookie. He could grind out the tough yards but also take it to the house at any given moment. That hasn't been the case the last two years. He's great and getting the extra couple yards on plays where no other running back would, but he is not a home run threat now.

This is exactly why you don't draft running backs high. If they turn out to be studs, you will have to pay them top dollar at a position where you can find good players for cheap all the time .

DCreppinBoysfan said:

How is he dummy for wanting to be paid what he’s worth? Do you work below your value? Maybe you do. In my field ppl leave for hire paying jobs all the time.

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He's not worth it. No RB is.

Gaede said:

My God, some of you guys suck.

We have literally the best player at his position and you think he should not be be paid what he's worth?

Without Zeke, this team has no shot

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Right now, he's paid for this year and next. He has to wait until after next season to see if he's worth keeping just like every other player. Geez!

Zeke needs to report to camp, pass a physical and let his agent handle the contract business.

I just watched the last episode of the Cowboys, "All or Nothing" on Amazon Prime. Zeke came back from suspension and had to report straight to Jerry's office. Jerry made it known that he always had Zeke's back. Even with this latest incident with Zeke pushing down the security guard, when Zeke was called into the commish's office, Jerry made sure he was accompanied by a team of lawyers paid by Jerry.

Zeke should have figured out by now that Jerry isn't going to screw him over come time to renegotiate his contract. Likewise, Zeke needs to wait his turn to get paid. It's Dak and Amari's turn to bite at the apple. Zeke's hold out is putting that in jeopardy. How can we afford to pay them all top dollar this season?

Idgit said:

Better player and two years after. Kind of a no-brainer.

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“The running game has no correlation to winning”

Just get rid of him and sign any average RB

LittleD said:

Right now, he's paid for this year and next. He has to wait until after next season to see if he's worth keeping just like every other player. Geez!

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Uh huh. Because the NFL honors it contracts right?

These guys are disposed of, and the contracts they signed, in a moments notice when it suits the franchise. If your contract isnt right, get a better one. You have that right

Gaede said:

Uh huh. Because the NFL honors it contracts right?

These guys are disposed of, and the contracts they signed, in a moments notice when it suits the franchise. If your contract isnt right, get a better one. You have that right

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He's guaranteed for the next two years.

America's Cowboy said:

You're comparing the top QB going rate around $15 mil/season from around 2010 to the top going rate around $30+ mil of 2019? You're talking about a 10 year difference.

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1. Where was 2010 mentioned?
2. I was commenting on the rise of QB contracts that has been going on for about a decade now which caused every QB deal signed moving forward to be franchise breaking deals.
3. When you say Romo forced Franchise record extensions he was simply asking for market value for a QB. He took less total salary than Joe Flacco. On the same token, do you also think Prescott is forcing the Cowboys for a Franchise record extensions or is merely asking what the market is dictating for a starting QB?
4. I'm not comparing salaries in that one should be paid less cause of a contract signed years ago. Merely was talking about the rise in QB contracts that made every new contract given to a QB a new record due to every team handing out the next biggest deal like it was candy corn.
5. Dak, when he re-signs will be given a Franchise record extension not only for the QB spot, but the highest paid player in franchise history. Did he force the Cowboys to do that? Hell, even if he took a super discount at 25mil per, it still would be a Franchise record extension. Is he a fool too to be asking for top QB pay?

Even with DeMarco, he wanted to get paid, and there's nothing wrong with that. But when a team hands you an insulting offer, after you were a huge catalyst in why the team won as many games, I don't blame him for bouncing.

Zeke is close to being in the same boat. He plays a large part in this offense, and well wants to get paid what the market is now dictating for elite RB's. Now of course he isn't an UFA now, but extending him early can provide cap benefits in terms of spreading out the bonuses.
Hell, the #2 in charge even stated Zeke would get paid more than Gurley, so I'm sure his demands aren't out of the blue for the team. The only disruption for the team was that they wanted to get to Daks and Coopers deals first since they only have 1 year left till they are UFAs.

LittleD said:

He's guaranteed for the next two years.

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Only for injury for 2020. If he blows out his ACL next week, but is cleared before March of 2020, they can cut him without any cap hit or guarantees.

No matter what is eventually agreed to, Zeke needs to pass a physical and a drug test first. I'm betting he's not able to do this at this time which explains the delay tactics. I don't think this is about getting paid early. I think it is about Elliott being an idiot and taking drastic measures to cover it up.

Market value right? It's what I keep hearing trying to justify Dak, but Zeke is clearly #1 in the league at his position

America's Cowboy said:

Don't like these crazy contracts either. Dak will get between $32-$33/year. I don't like such high numbers but that's what the market dictates. Dak is the franchise QB, not RB like Zeke. Sadly, RBs are expendable, including a rare RB like Zeke. Franchise QBs are not. Just like what happened with Tony Romo and Demarco Murray. Romo demanded franchise record contract extensions, and he got it. Murray demanded the same. He got released while in his prime. Zeke is a fool to be making such a ridiculous demand (wanting to be paid as the highest RB in all of the NFL). Dumb fool is sealing his doom and permanent exit from the team, especially if he fails to show up to training camp later today. If Zeke holds out, he's pretty much forcing himself off the team, especially since he still is under contract for 2 years.

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He didn't get released. The Cowboys offered him a contract, he decided to sign with Philly for a ton of money.

CowboysRule said:

He didn't get released. The Cowboys offered him a contract, he decided to sign with Philly for a ton of money.

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Correct...because Demarco's contract was up. Zeke still has 2 years left, so why is he threatening to sit out and demand to get paid as the richest RB in the league at this time?

John813 said:

1. Where was 2010 mentioned?
2. I was commenting on the rise of QB contracts that has been going on for about a decade now which caused every QB deal signed moving forward to be franchise breaking deals.
3. When you say Romo forced Franchise record extensions he was simply asking for market value for a QB. He took less total salary than Joe Flacco. On the same token, do you also think Prescott is forcing the Cowboys for a Franchise record extensions or is merely asking what the market is dictating for a starting QB?
4. I'm not comparing salaries in that one should be paid less cause of a contract signed years ago. Merely was talking about the rise in QB contracts that made every new contract given to a QB a new record due to every team handing out the next biggest deal like it was candy corn.
5. Dak, when he re-signs will be given a Franchise record extension not only for the QB spot, but the highest paid player in franchise history. Did he force the Cowboys to do that? Hell, even if he took a super discount at 25mil per, it still would be a Franchise record extension. Is he a fool too to be asking for top QB pay?

Even with DeMarco, he wanted to get paid, and there's nothing wrong with that. But when a team hands you an insulting offer, after you were a huge catalyst in why the team won as many games, I don't blame him for bouncing.

Zeke is close to being in the same boat. He plays a large part in this offense, and well wants to get paid what the market is now dictating for elite RB's. Now of course he isn't an UFA now, but extending him early can provide cap benefits in terms of spreading out the bonuses.
Hell, the #2 in charge even stated Zeke would get paid more than Gurley, so I'm sure his demands aren't out of the blue for the team. The only disruption for the team was that they wanted to get to Daks and Coopers deals first since they only have 1 year left till they are UFAs.



Only for injury for 2020. If he blows out his ACL next week, but is cleared before March of 2020, they can cut him without any cap hit or guarantees.

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I've said the same thing, but do you honestly believe the Cowboys will give in to Zeke's demands and pay him like the highest paid RB in the league that he's asking for even though he is under contract for 2 more years? Sorry but it's not happening. Zeke is acting like a drama queen.