Do you think it's bizarre that neither Dak or Amari are under contract?

ultron · Jan 13, 2020

What do you think is going on with contract negotiations with the starting Quarterback and best WR on this team?

I'll start with the obvious and say one of these players will be franchise tagged if a deal doesn't get done (there's a 98% chance they tag Dak over Cooper); however, I'm confused as to what's going on.

Are the Cowboys trying to wait for something to happen that I'm missing?

Are the agents and/or players 'holding out'?

Are the Cowboys willing to let one or both of these guys walk?

What do you think the new coaching staff wants to do? Obviously McCarthy has completely flipped the coaching staff, with the exception of Kellen Moore.

Who do you think is more important to the success of this team? I'm not completely sold that it's Dak, this offensive line is incredible when it comes to pass blocking and that has a lot to do with the success of a QB. According to reports - Amari was hurt (numerous lower body injuries) pretty much the whole season & still put up top tier numbers.

I like both of these guys as players and their character & I'd like to see what the new staff can do with them, but the fact that neither are under contract is just bizarre & a bit unsettling to me.

big dog cowboy · Jan 13, 2020

Nope.

Both will be returning though.

blueblood70 · Jan 13, 2020

no they tried to strongarm Jerry for big deals they weren't worth, jerry didnt blink,,back to the table soon. we have options with FTs and transition tags possibly..

im glad really , works out for MM and the new staff to have input...

garyo1954 · Jan 13, 2020

I don't think you can use both tags in the same year.

Each team only has one franchise tag (of either the exclusive or non-exclusive forms) and one transition tag per year. The transition tag can only be used if the team does not use a franchise tag.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_tag

fivetwos · Jan 13, 2020

big dog cowboy said:
Nope.

Both will be returning though.

I don't think it's a given that Cooper returns.

In fact I'd prefer they'd spend that money on defense.

Pretty much anyone can disappear on the road, appear apathetic overall, and drop key passes.

No need to pay 20M a year for that.

Theres always a problem diva WR out there if you need it. Cooper is the same problem in a different way.

You guys wanna pay him because he saved 2018? I dont. Buy a DT or a S.

CowboyRoy · Jan 13, 2020

blueblood70 said:
no they tried to strongarm Jerry for big deals they weren't worth, jerry didnt blink,,back to the table soon. we have options with FTs and transition tags possibly..

im glad really , works out for MM and the new staff to have input...

And what did you think of MM's input on what he thought about Dak?

Looks like your worst fears are about to come true. :clap:

Aerolithe_Lion · Jan 13, 2020

Dak is the only QB I can remember that was universally accepted as the franchise QB, but still allowed to enter his lame duck year on his rookie contract anyway. That part is very bizarre, especially when the Joneses have repeatedly said since this time last year, “We need to get that contract done, Dak is first on the agenda, Dak’s deal is imminent....” and then nothing.

Kingofholland · Jan 13, 2020

garyo1954 said:
I don't think you can use both tags in the same year.

Each team only has one franchise tag (of either the exclusive or non-exclusive forms) and one transition tag per year. The transition tag can only be used if the team does not use a franchise tag.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_tag

That's true, but because its the last year of the collective bargaining agreement franchises can use both tags in the final year provided a new deal isn't struck before the start of the year.

garyo1954 · Jan 13, 2020

Kingofholland said:
That's true, but because its the last year of the collective bargaining agreement franchises can use both tags in the final year provided a new deal isn't struck before the start of the year.

Good answer!

Cowboys22 · Jan 13, 2020

garyo1954 said:
I don't think you can use both tags in the same year.

Each team only has one franchise tag (of either the exclusive or non-exclusive forms) and one transition tag per year. The transition tag can only be used if the team does not use a franchise tag.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_tag

Teams can use both this year because it’s the final year of the CBA. I don’t think that’s their plan though.

DasSchnitzel · Jan 13, 2020

There's a good chance that the only reason for the delays is that Jerry wants the attention on Dallas.

He's always doing things in a way that keeps people talking as long as possible, most recently it was the week long firing of JG.

America's Cowboy · Jan 13, 2020

blueblood70 said:
no they tried to strongarm Jerry for big deals they weren't worth, jerry didnt blink,,back to the table soon. we have options with FTs and transition tags possibly..

im glad really , works out for MM and the new staff to have input...

Dak should receive $1 million more per year than Goff and Wince got simply because Dak has put up better numbers than them.

landryscorner · Jan 13, 2020

Not really DAk sucks. IF Dak was really that good he would be signed long term by now look at Mahommes rocking in Kansas City now that's a QB.

visionary · Jan 13, 2020

Dak will be

Amari will want to be overpaid
He is a good WR but cannot turn the tide like a true #1

NorthwestDallas40 · Jan 13, 2020

I do think it’s bizarre. Seems like Wentz got a deal done in an instant and at market value, or below.

Super_Kazuya · Jan 13, 2020

Aerolithe_Lion said:
Dak is the only QB I can remember that was universally accepted as the franchise QB, but still allowed to enter his lame duck year on his rookie contract anyway. That part is very bizarre, especially when the Joneses have repeatedly said since this time last year, “We need to get that contract done, Dak is first on the agenda, Dak’s deal is imminent....” and then nothing.

As I noted earlier he is also the only QB I can remember having to state on multiple occasions that he won’t be taking any kind of team friendly deal. I wonder if those words will ever come out of Pat Mahomes mouth?

StevenOtero · Jan 13, 2020

The departure of Sanjay Lal bodes well for Amari’s return

CB61 · Jan 13, 2020

fivetwos said:
I don't think it's a given that Cooper returns.

In fact I'd prefer they'd spend that money on defense.

Pretty much anyone can disappear on the road, appear apathetic overall, and drop key passes.

No need to pay 20M a year for that.

Theres always a problem diva WR out there if you need it. Cooper is the same problem in a different way.

You guys wanna pay him because he saved 2018? I dont. Buy a DT or a S.

Gallop coming on like a house on fire may help this decision along one way or the other and like other people have said McCarthy is probably still evaluating

TwistedL0g1k · Jan 13, 2020

What's bizarre is trading a first round pick for Amari without first negotiating a contract.

Swanny · Jan 13, 2020

ultron said:
What do you think is going on with contract negotiations with the starting Quarterback and best WR on this team?

I'll start with the obvious and say one of these players will be franchise tagged if a deal doesn't get done (there's a 98% chance they tag Dak over Cooper); however, I'm confused as to what's going on.

Are the Cowboys trying to wait for something to happen that I'm missing?

Are the agents and/or players 'holding out'?

Are the Cowboys willing to let one or both of these guys walk?

What do you think the new coaching staff wants to do? Obviously McCarthy has completely flipped the coaching staff, with the exception of Kellen Moore.

Who do you think is more important to the success of this team? I'm not completely sold that it's Dak, this offensive line is incredible when it comes to pass blocking and that has a lot to do with the success of a QB. According to reports - Amari was hurt (numerous lower body injuries) pretty much the whole season & still put up top tier numbers.

I like both of these guys as players and their character & I'd like to see what the new staff can do with them, but the fact that neither are under contract is just bizarre & a bit unsettling to me.

Not at all. If I were Dak or Amari I want to be tagged and wait to sign a long term contract under the new CBA

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