Chris Mortensen’s Dak Contract Update

[kskboys]

And the Cowboys want him to be a Cowboy for life … as long as that means they pay him for life at 2020 prices.

See how that works both ways? lol

I suspect Dak just wants to be sure he has the chance to make sure every 4 years that he is getting paid in line with current market value. That's not so unreasonable.

But it seems to me the two sides could figure out a way to do a longer deal and build in an escalator tied to market conditions. That way the Cowboys get to control Dak longer than 4 years like they want, and Dak doesn't find himself being grossly underpaid in 4 years.

Market conditions means it might go down. Which could easily happen.

 

[OmerV]

Market conditions means it might go down. Which could easily happen.

I doubt the price for QBs will be less in 4 years than now, but even if that were the case, having his contract expire in 4 years would still leave Dak dealing with a depressed QB market anyway. In any case, they could structure it where if the market is down then there is no increase in pay.

 

[DuncanIso]

The team just needs to come off of it already with the demand of years.

Dak is probably 50 percent through his career.

They don't want to be stuck with dead money at end of his deal.

 

[DuncanIso]

If they give Prescott a three year deal (2020-2022), Todd will be knocking at the door of the Jones boys after the 2021 season before the final year of the deal. The cost of the position will be reset by Mahomes and likely Russell Wilson by then, so Dallas will have to top those numbers and likely add three years as an extension. So by the end of the 2024 season, the same dance will begin again.

Dak's career as a starter is probably over by 2024.

NFL careers are usually not that long.

Romo 2006-2014 as a starter, for example. Even then he missed a lot of time. 2010, 2015.

They can tag him 2020,2021 and then see what they have.

 

[DuncanIso]

I doubt the price for QBs will be less in 4 years than now, but even if that were the case, having his contract expire in 4 years would still leave Dak dealing with a depressed QB market anyway. In any case, they could structure it where if the market is down then there is no increase in pay.

That would be Dak's 9th year as a starter....

Playing the odds? Its a lot of money.

 

[Sevenup3000]

Let's see. Wentz, Goff, Cousins, and Tannehill all got 4 year or less deals. Yet somehow this moronic forum thinks that Dak asking for 4 years is unreasonable.

Not a penny less than Market value. For the better part of 4 years Dak was the 77th highest paid QB. Not a penny less.

 

[jaythecowboy]

I just find it very hard to believe the hold up is length of contract. But even in your scenario I would find it unreasonable for Dak not accept a 6 year deal instead of a 4 year.

Because qbs were projected to be making $70 million a year in six years. Dak would be making half that at the end of his contract if he signed for six years. Plus with minimal guaranteed money over Wentz, Dak would basically be playing three years with no protection if he gets injured.

 

[slick325]

Dak's career as a starter is probably over by 2024.

NFL careers are usually not that long.

Romo 2006-2014 as a starter, for example. Even then he missed a lot of time. 2010, 2015.

They can tag him 2020,2021 and then see what they have.

Why would you think his career is over after 9 seasons? He isn't injury prone. Plus, as you can see with Brees, Brady, Big Ben, Rivers and Aaron Rodgers, QBs are playing well into their late 30's/early 40's.

 

[kskboys]

Dak's career as a starter is probably over by 2024.

NFL careers are usually not that long.

Romo 2006-2014 as a starter, for example. Even then he missed a lot of time. 2010, 2015.

They can tag him 2020,2021 and then see what they have.

Romo is the aberration. He started late.

Most NFL QB's play into their mid 30's. So, started at the age of 22, that's 14-15 years.

 

[OmerV]

Dak is probably 50 percent through his career.

They don't want to be stuck with dead money at end of his deal.

That's an arbitrary number. Besides, how would a year 6 year contract help the Cowboys if they thought Dak only had years left?

 

[OmerV]

That would be Dak's 9th year as a starter....

Playing the odds? Its a lot of money.

I'm sure there would be an out for the team - there always is.

 

[kskboys]

I doubt the price for QBs will be less in 4 years than now, but even if that were the case, having his contract expire in 4 years would still leave Dak dealing with a depressed QB market anyway. In any case, they could structure it where if the market is down then there is no increase in pay.

IDK, man, w/ people not watching TV and such, the market may have topped out. I really don't think there's much room left to grow for the NFL.

 

[817Gill]

That's an arbitrary number. Besides, how would a year 6 year contract help the Cowboys if they thought Dak only had years left?

Never seen someone play the “Dak’s career will only last 8 years” card lol

 

[DuncanIso]

Romo is the aberration. He started late.

Most NFL QB's play into their mid 30's. So, started at the age of 22, that's 14-15 years.

14-15 years as a starting QB in the NFL?

That would be nice. Not everyone is Brady though.

Example:

RogerS 114 games/starter 69-79
Aikman 165 games/starter 89-00
Romo 127 games/starter 06-14

If we give Dak 8 seasons as a starter, that's 128 games.

Easy to see why Jerry doesn't want to cut that check.

 

[DuncanIso]

Never seen someone play the “Dak’s career will only last 8 years” card lol

It's smart money.

safe bet.

 

[DuncanIso]

IDK, man, w/ people not watching TV and such, the market may have topped out. I really don't think there's much room left to grow for the NFL.

Vegas man.

Gonna see casinos, etc. in the stadiums.

 

[slick325]

IDK, man, w/ people not watching TV and such, the market may have topped out. I really don't think there's much room left to grow for the NFL.

It is definitely going to be a different market. Revenue includes: Regular season, preseason, and postseason gate receipts including ticket revenue from “luxury boxes,” suites, and premium seating and revenues derived from concessions, parking, among other things. I cite to those things because COVID 19 may cause games to be played without fans in the stands. Meaning revenue drops considerably and the split between Owners and Players will be reduced by those amounts.

How things are handled post-pandemic will go a long way in determining how many more lucrative contracts are doled out. The NBPA agreed with NBA Owners on players taking a pay cut after they receive their May 1st salary.

Definitely worth watching. Hopefully everything can get back to normal very soon!

 

[Swagger]

Why would you think his career is over after 9 seasons? He isn't injury prone. Plus, as you can see with Brees, Brady, Big Ben, Rivers and Aaron Rodgers, QBs are playing well into their late 30's/early 40's.

Because his greatest strength is his athleticism which won't be what it is now in 4 years.

 

[CordovaRaider]

Dak will never win the super bowl with the contract terms he is demanding...he just isn’t talented enough and needs more talent around him.

If / when JJ signs him all hope is over...they should trade him to Detroit for Stafford and a boat load of draft picks.

 

[kskboys]

14-15 years as a starting QB in the NFL?

That would be nice. Not everyone is Brady though.

Example:

RogerS 114 games/starter 69-79
Aikman 165 games/starter 89-00
Romo 127 games/starter 06-14

If we give Dak 8 seasons as a starter, that's 128 games.

Easy to see why Jerry doesn't want to cut that check.

RogerS: Didn't even get to the NFL until after he'd finished his naval commitment. And then he had to fight it out w/ Morton.
Aikman: Retired early due to concussions.

Dude, you're still picking out the aberrations. Most quality starting QB's play into their mid/late 30's. Yes, that's 14-15 years.

You've got to do better research in order to make cogent points. You are simply wrong on this one.

At present, there are 8 starting QB's in the NFL w/ 12+ years of starting. And that's not counting Eli who just retired or Fitzty, who has started for a long time, albeit not always.