Broaddus on player agents sticking it to Jerry and Stephen

[Chasing6]

There’s no ‘collusion’. There’s just the fact that Big Enos gifted Little Enos a ‘job’ that he’s unqualified for. Fans might not want to hear it, but agents know that Stephen is bad at his job.

Look no further than this:

Dak Prescott and his agent sat and waited until day before the season started to sign a deal making him the highest paid player in the league.

Why?

First, because they got everything they wanted. Huge money, huge guarantees, another ‘bite at the apple’ in a few years.

Secondly, because the very next day, the risk of injury would have been on them. Had Dak had the same season and injury, where would his price range be now? We all know the answer.

No. The Cowboys gave up the farm and assumed all risks. And got burned.

The ‘Cave Men’ is unfortunately a perfectly accurate description.

And word is out league-wide.

The Martin holdout extension has to be one of the dumbest caught with your pants down moments for any GM.

 

[KingCorcoran]

That’s a good point. Said he “didn’t need to be the highest paid” because that suited his narrative at the time, yet he isn’t signing what’s on the table…which Im sure is quite generous.

I have little doubt that when he does sign, he will be the highest non QB.

Similar to Dak, the agent knows there’s no way they are letting that player walk. They can still tag Parsons twice though, and while those figures aren’t cheap, they aren’t QB level….and they also can’t tag Pickens in that case. Tough to say who blinks first.

Parsons tag would cost at least $28 million in 2026 and it all goes against the cap. No way to mitigate the cap hit of a tag.

In addition, the notion the team would get Parsons’ best effort after refusing to negotiate a mutually agreed upon deal is tantamount to throwing away $28 million in player compensation.

Jerry Jones has a decision to make. He should make it.

 

[Chasing6]

I'm in agreement with Broaddus on the agents sticking it to the Cowboys. The only way to break the cycle is to call their bluff and let a big-name player (or two) walk.

Letting anyone walk would prove absolutely moronic. You have to trade them and trade them on time.

However, every GM, knows exactly what all the Agents know. If and when GM Jethro waits until the last minute to make a trade, you are not going to get the value you deserve.

If Micah(or any player with value) was going to be traded, it should have been done before the draft. If for some reason we try and trade Micah now, you will not get picks until next year - you already lost. You save money this year, when all the FA's have already been signed, you get zero benefit in the present.

 

[Stash]

The Martin holdout extension has to be one of the dumbest caught with your pants down moments for any GM.

As Zeke did, he threatened a holdout and the Joneses caved.

Even worse, Martin knew he was done and he extorted one last retirement payday anyway. And then effectively quit last year.

I lost a ton of respect for him.

 

[conner01]

I'm in agreement with Broaddus on the agents sticking it to the Cowboys. The only way to break the cycle is to call their bluff and let a big-name player (or two) walk.

Breaking the cycle sounds very damaging to the roster like that.

 

[conner01]

That won't have the effect you may think it will. The player will still receive a super large contract and Dallas would be weaker having traded a top player.

The only way for this to be changed is if the Cavemen change their ways. Get in front of their star player deals. A year ago, Micah would have taken $35MM to $37MM. That would have been below Garrett's current deal and what Watt will receive in 2025.

That’s how you do it. As soon as the star can be signed, sign him. That leaves you options. If it looks like it’s gonna cost more than you are willing to pay, trade them. When you wait till the last minute you have no options

 

[fivetwos]

Parsons tag would cost at least $28 million in 2026 and it all goes against the cap. No way to mitigate the cap hit of a tag.

In addition, the notion the team would get Parsons’ best effort after refusing to negotiate a mutually agreed upon deal is tantamount to throwing away $28 million in player compensation.

Jerry Jones has a decision to make. He should make it.

At this point, who really knows what the motivation is for either side?

Does Jerry want a holdup for the headlines and/or to hang on to the signing bonus a little longer? Been discussed ad nauseam.

A deal will eventually be made with Parsons and it will be of record proportion. Everyone knows this.

Jerry’s act has been tired for a while.

 

[gtb1943]

since its not evaluating a player, I can maybe believe BB

its not like there has not been lots of evidence of this over the years

 

[gtb1943]

As Zeke did, he threatened a holdout and the Joneses caved.

Even worse, Martin knew he was done and he extorted one last retirement payday anyway. And then effectively quit last year.

I lost a ton of respect for him.

well I never had any for you....

 

[Chasing6]

As Zeke did, he threatened a holdout and the Joneses caved.

Even worse, Martin knew he was done and he extorted one last retirement payday anyway. And then effectively quit last year.

I lost a ton of respect for him.

We also had multiple OG available when we picked Mazi.

Steve Avia and O'Cyrus Torrence come to mind.

 

[stilltheguru]

I think Stephen's frustration isn't just because he isn't getting to negotiate, it's because he disagrees with Jerry's strategy. I think Stephen wants to get the deals done earlier, but is taking the heat along with Jerry, when it should be all on Jerry. But stephen isn't about to throw Dad under the bus.

That would frustrate me if I was in his place.

Stephen is worse than Jerry.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

I don't believe the team is being sold. I think the Jones' are relying on an aging fan base, that is exhausted with their lack of Leadership.

The Cowboys have benefited from starting Thanksgiving games. That took place before GM Jethro.

As a kid I grew up in Northern California and became a local A's fan. However, I also became a Braves fan because they were on TBS all the time. If they were not constantly on TV, I would not have become a Braves fan. This is very similar for how a lot of people became Cowboys fans.

oh, I don't disagree that there was a lot in place when jerry took over. he just exploited it to the max. it was America's team before Jerry bought it. and after the superbowls he made it all about the money, it became a higher priority to him. he went from background to foreground hogging TV time. the only owner who goes down to the field and makes appearance in locker room and speaks. no GM does that. no owner does that.

this is Jones' cash cow. his soul focus is increasing value of cowboys and that comes when they are relevant. not because they win championships.

 

[Chasing6]

oh, I don't disagree that there was a lot in place when jerry took over. he just exploited it to the max. it was America's team before Jerry bought it. and after the superbowls he made it all about the money, it became a higher priority to him. he went from background to foreground hogging TV time. the only owner who goes down to the field and makes appearance in locker room and speaks. no GM does that. no owner does that.

this is Jones' cash cow. his soul focus is increasing value of cowboys and that comes when they are relevant. not because they win championships.

Well we are slowly, but surely, becoming less and less relevant, as each year passes.

Let's see what attendance looks like this year at training camp.

Was adding Pickens enough to get fans excited?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Well we are slowly, but surely, becoming less and less relevant, as each year passes.

Let's see what attendance looks like this year at training camp.

Was adding Pickens enough to get fans excited?

that's what jerry thinks and hopes.

 

[HungryLion]

1. Why would players take a discount to stay in Dallas? To not win super bowls. To not play in playoff games beyond the divisional round?

2. Why would players take a pay cut to help out a silver spoon rich boy like Stephen Jones who only has his job through nepotism?

3. Stephen Jones is an incompetent and Jerry is a narcissist with borderline senility.

 

[HungryLion]

Check out the Eagles and the looming cap disaster.

I guarantee the eagles players, front office, owners and fans gave exactly zero F’s about the looming cap situation while they were winning the superbowl last season.

 

[Chasing6]

1. Why would players take a discount to stay in Dallas? To not win super bowls. To not play in playoff games beyond the divisional round?

2. Why would players take a pay cut to help out a silver spoon rich boy like Stephen Jones who only has his job through nepotism?

3. Stephen Jones is an incompetent and Jerry is a narcissist with borderline senility.

Why would anyone take a discount period to play on any team?

Playing in the playoffs does not necessarily mean more money and you are risking further injury.

Playoff games are cash cows for the owners and players make peanuts.

 

[HungryLion]

Why would anyone take a discount period to play on any team?

Playing in the playoffs does not necessarily mean more money and you are risking further injury.

Playoff games are cash cows for the owners and players make peanuts.

Some players will take a discount to play on an actual Super Bowl contending team. Not all but some.

You’re deflecting from the overall point though. The point is there is zero reason for players and their agents to “help” or at play nice for the Jones’.

 

[Chasing6]

Some players will take a discount to play on an actual Super Bowl contending team. Not all but some.

You’re deflecting from the overall point though. The point is there is zero reason for players and their agents to “help” or at play nice for the Jones’.

I don't believe there is for any team. What Agent is going to advise their client to take less money?

NFL players careers can be over on any play. No need to give anyone anything.

If they are willing to take less, it is for a calculated reason, not because they like the owner. It is to be closer to family, more playing time opportunity, or being in a system that they are familiar with or gives them more opportunity to succeed. Maybe even if they think they are a SB away from making the HOF.

Other than those reasons, they are lying and did not have a better opportunity somewhere else.

 

[visionary]

Does not always work out that way (example Dak).

Could have
Many of us were asking for this POC to be traded before his contract with the no trade clause