Could Zeke be providing an advantage for the Joneses with Dak?

[erod]

An opportunity may be brewing.

If Stephen and Jerry decide to hold strong, and so does Zeke, there could be an underlying silver cloud to it all. Unintended and unwanted, perhaps, but a positive side nonetheless.

Before we watch $35 million or more get devoted to cap space for years to come, wouldn't it be nice to watch Dak with this receiving corps for 5 games without Zeke? Let him carry this offense like the big boys do for a spell, and show that he can win that way convincingly.

I'm not talking about 19-16 nail-biters. I'm talking about carving up teams all over the field with demonstrably better personnel than his opponents, and leaving no doubt against the Giants, Commanders, and Dolphins before going toe-to-toe with Drew Brees in an air shootout.

What a perfect prove-it scenario.

If he passes the test, back up the truck and pay him $40 million a year. Wouldn't even bat an eye. The next decade is locked up and is going to be fun.

If he doesn't, then save yourself from making a colossal mistake.

I'd much rather Zeke get in here soon, but there's a positive to this either way.

 

[Zordon]

Yes I thought about this the other day.

If Dak flourishes, Zeke's price goes down. If Dak flounders, Dak's price goes down. Win-win situation.

Jerry got lucky with this early schedule. I don't think he'd be flirting with this experiment if we had the Eagles, Patriots, Rams, etc in the first few games.

 

[Batman1980]

3 toilet teams on deck, should be good for clearing that early season Jason Garrett malaise.

 

[Future]

5 games isn't going to decrease Dak's price, no matter how poorly he plays. All it would do is push the negotiations into the offseason, and Dallas would probably have to end up franchising him.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

...If he doesn't, then save yourself from making a colossal mistake.

great point, i just hope jerrah and steph make a smart decision .

but lets not forget that the jones' family have paid garrett for 10 years now. talk about a colossal mistake.

 

[InTheZone]

Sounds good. Sets the cowboys up to save cap space if either of these happens, but we already saw this glimpse in 2017. Maybe they just want a 2nd go to confirm their beliefs.

 

[CowboyRoy]

An opportunity may be brewing.

If Stephen and Jerry decide to hold strong, and so does Zeke, there could be an underlying silver cloud to it all. Unintended and unwanted, perhaps, but a positive side nonetheless.

Before we watch $35 million or more get devoted to cap space for years to come, wouldn't it be nice to watch Dak with this receiving corps for 5 games without Zeke? Let him carry this offense like the big boys do for a spell, and show that he can win that way convincingly.

I'm not talking about 19-16 nail-biters. I'm talking about carving up teams all over the field with demonstrably better personnel than his opponents, and leaving no doubt against the Giants, Commanders, and Dolphins before going toe-to-toe with Drew Brees in an air shootout.

What a perfect prove-it scenario.

If he passes the test, back up the truck and pay him $40 million a year. Wouldn't even bat an eye. The next decade is locked up and is going to be fun.

If he doesn't, then save yourself from making a colossal mistake.

I'd much rather Zeke get in here soon, but there's a positive to this either way.

And why?...………..because you don't see how good they are yet? Because you are late to the party? Because Zeke will never be replaced by another good back?

 

[erod]

5 games isn't going to decrease Dak's price, no matter how poorly he plays. All it would do is push the negotiations into the offseason, and Dallas would probably have to end up franchising him.

A franchise tag doesn't hamstring your future. Especially if it was coupled with drafting a QB in the first round.

We'll know EXACTLY what Dak is by Thanksgiving this year. Hopefully, he's the guy and the check gets written. If not, we dodged a bullet.

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

It's going to end up providing Dak an advantage against the Jones'.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

40 million is a huge cap hit , I hope the Jones' know what they are doing .

 

[Future]

A franchise tag doesn't hamstring your future. Especially if it was coupled with drafting a QB in the first round.

We'll know EXACTLY what Dak is by Thanksgiving this year. Hopefully, he's the guy and the check gets written. If not, we dodged a bullet.

How are you better off paying Dak $40m next year than $33m this year? They already know what Dak is, his play isn't going to plummet so much that his price goes down.

 

[DallasEast]

I dislike proclamations but Jones is not allowing either Prescott or Elliott off his roster. The crystal ball is a bit more murky about the timing necessary for keeping both players via amended contracts a reality. This thread, and similar ones, should be bookmarked for future reference.

 

[ThatJerryKid]

An opportunity may be brewing.

If Stephen and Jerry decide to hold strong, and so does Zeke, there could be an underlying silver cloud to it all. Unintended and unwanted, perhaps, but a positive side nonetheless.

Before we watch $35 million or more get devoted to cap space for years to come, wouldn't it be nice to watch Dak with this receiving corps for 5 games without Zeke? Let him carry this offense like the big boys do for a spell, and show that he can win that way convincingly.

I'm not talking about 19-16 nail-biters. I'm talking about carving up teams all over the field with demonstrably better personnel than his opponents, and leaving no doubt against the Giants, Commanders, and Dolphins before going toe-to-toe with Drew Brees in an air shootout.

What a perfect prove-it scenario.

If he passes the test, back up the truck and pay him $40 million a year. Wouldn't even bat an eye. The next decade is locked up and is going to be fun.

If he doesn't, then save yourself from making a colossal mistake.

I'd much rather Zeke get in here soon, but there's a positive to this either way.

Pay Dak, Zeke, Cooper, Jaylon (when it's time) and Vander Esch (when it's time) and keep drafting well and you have a 5 year window for competing for Super Bowls. Dak, Zeke and Cooper have nothing left to prove prior to getting their extensions. Those 3 can be the backbone of our offense for the next 5 years.

 

[erod]

How are you better off paying Dak $40m next year than $33m this year? They already know what Dak is, his play isn't going to plummet so much that his price goes down.

Because you save $31 million this year, and on the tag, it's just a one-year commitment. Easy to walk away from after the season if you want to.

Cousins and Garrapolo ruined the market. Doesn't mean Dallas has to participate in that lunacy.

 

[CouchCoach]

great point, i just hope jerrah and steph make a smart decision .

but lets not forget that the jones' family have paid garrett for 10 years now. talk about a colossal mistake.

Not from their vantage point. Garrett has stayed in his place and not taken any spotlight from the Joneses, he's won 3 of the last 5 East titles and kept the Cowboys and Booger relevant enough to keep Booger happy. They've continued to be the most profitable and most valuable sports franchise and Booger had the Coach of the Year and got in the HOF on Garrett's watch.

You cannot judge this team and it's goals like any other team in the league. There's never been one like this before.

 

[erod]

Pay Dak, Zeke, Cooper, Jaylon (when it's time) and Vander Esch (when it's time) and keep drafting well and you have a 5 year window for competing for Super Bowls. Dak, Zeke and Cooper have nothing left to prove prior to getting their extensions. Those 3 can be the backbone of our offense for the next 5 years.

Dak still has very much to prove. Cooper has only had good games in 5 of his last 16 regular season starts. Zeke is constant worry off the field.

These aren't the triplets.

 

[Future]

Because you save $31 million this year, and on the tag, it's just a one-year commitment. Easy to walk away from after the season if you want to.

Cousins and Garrapolo ruined the market. Doesn't mean Dallas has to participate in that lunacy.

I mean...and then what. You walk away and just don't have a quarterback?

 

[cern]

No doubt dak is priority one now. Zeke may simply be beyond reasonable in his demands. Much like leveon bell.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

An opportunity may be brewing.

If Stephen and Jerry decide to hold strong, and so does Zeke, there could be an underlying silver cloud to it all. Unintended and unwanted, perhaps, but a positive side nonetheless.

Before we watch $35 million or more get devoted to cap space for years to come, wouldn't it be nice to watch Dak with this receiving corps for 5 games without Zeke? Let him carry this offense like the big boys do for a spell, and show that he can win that way convincingly.

I'm not talking about 19-16 nail-biters. I'm talking about carving up teams all over the field with demonstrably better personnel than his opponents, and leaving no doubt against the Giants, Commanders, and Dolphins before going toe-to-toe with Drew Brees in an air shootout.

What a perfect prove-it scenario.

If he passes the test, back up the truck and pay him $40 million a year. Wouldn't even bat an eye. The next decade is locked up and is going to be fun.

If he doesn't, then save yourself from making a colossal mistake.

I'd much rather Zeke get in here soon, but there's a positive to this either way.

The "Fix" is in baby!
Jones gonna use Zeke new deal as an excuse to have Dak prove it on the field this coming season.
If by any miracle Dak excels ( And I don't use the word Miracle lightly) then they can tag him.
Ya 35 million donuts might be the end result of Dak's big pay day.

P.S. Why isn't most talented Dak mad and holding out?????????
Why???
Takes Talent to hold out as there needs to be a strong demand from other teams in case things go sour.....hence Dak is at Camp.

 

[Dallasfann]

Pay Dak, Zeke, Cooper, Jaylon (when it's time) and Vander Esch (when it's time) and keep drafting well and you have a 5 year window for competing for Super Bowls. Dak, Zeke and Cooper have nothing left to prove prior to getting their extensions. Those 3 can be the backbone of our offense for the next 5 years.

See, and this is how someone who just thinks we should pay Zeke what he wants actually thinks. Why do you think Jerry isn't offering Zeke what he wants? It's so he can afford to pay Jaylon(when it's time). It's so he can afford to pay LVE (when it's time). If we give Zeke the contract he is asking for, then we aren't gonna be able to afford our defensive studs when the time comes.