I'll take the Dalton bet. I don't think Dalton gets $35mil, even if we win a playoff win with him at QB.
More of Dak's career being ahead of him doesn't matter to *us* if he prefers to do the Kirk Cousins and leave.
Dak refused a fat contract last year on a 2mil, 1year deal.
Why wouldn't he let it roll again *this year* on a 30mil, 1 year deal?
Why wouldn't he let it roll again *next year* on a 37mil, 1 year deal?
See the pattern? The deals get better every year, making it less likely he'll take them. It's reasonable to conclude he's headed for free agency.
If we can't get a deal done this year and he ends up on the tag, trade him while we can and move on. This year is our best chance for that, as we have an experienced starting QB to take over.