Signed by Cowboys Cowboys sign QB Andy Dalton

[AsthmaField]

The only negative I see with this signing is that even after Dallas signs Dak, when he has a bad game, this site will be barraged with "Dalton should start" posts. Since some are already saying it, we probably won't even have to wait until a bad game. Some will be crying when Dallas signs Prescott to a market-value deal, which is what they will eventually do.

There's only a slim chance that a deal doesn't get done because Dak wants too much. Again, like with Lawrence last year, what's happening right now is just typical for negotiations. Neither side bends until it has to.

Very true. It will happen for sure.

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

now all the sudden those who swear by the stats will choose to ignore them.

 

[gimmesix]

So let me get this straight. Nobody wants to pay Dak 35 million....but the Cowboys with the franchise tag are paying Dak 32 million, Rush 2 million and Dalton 3-7 million? Is this right.

Rush won't get the $2 million. No way they keep him for that as a third-stringer.

Also, I think the argument would be that even if Dak gets his $35 million, you still would need to pay $3-$7 million for a quality backup, which is why Dak shouldn't be paid that much.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It doesnt make sense. And dak/coop shoulda been signed last offseason. This is holdout insurance. I dont think negotiations are going well

I agree.

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

Perfect case of Cowboy fans overvaluing talent they haven’t seen play.

But him and Dak have similar stats in their first years.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Uhhh....there’s a huge discrepancy in turnovers there lol.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

But him and Dak have similar stats in their first years.

What’s similar? Turnovers sure as hell aren’t.

 

[Ranched]

The Killer D’s. Dak, Dalton, DiNucci

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[AsthmaField]

So let me get this straight. Nobody wants to pay Dak 35 million....but the Cowboys with the franchise tag are paying Dak 32 million, Rush 2 million and Dalton 3-7 million? Is this right.

Sounds about right.

it will go down once they sign Dak to a long term deal though.

And unless Rush shows a huge jump this year in practice, I doubt that he makes it out of camp.

So it will likely be Dak/Dalton/DiNucci

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Rush won't get the $2 million. No way they keep him for that as a third-stringer.

Also, I think the argument would be that even if Dak gets his $35 million, you still would need to pay $3-$7 million for a quality backup, which is why Dak shouldn't be paid that much.

Why am I concerned with backup when my starter isn’t even signed?

 

[Risen Star]

I have refused your 'trolling' posts for a long time but this one got me, Risen. You win.

Well you come around when I take my clothes off.

 

[The Fonz]

I love you man his is the best news ever

 

[cern]

I agree.

It isn't like the fo isn't trying to sign dak.

 

[AsthmaField]

Perfect case of Cowboy fans overvaluing talent they haven’t seen play.

This only applies for the lunatic fringe that actually want Dalton to be a starter. As a backup, he is much better than Rush, I think... and the vast majority are correctly viewing Dalton as a backup.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Dalton with these weapons could look very good...

This, his only weapon last year Green never saw the field. Good move by the Jones boys from the Yacht for a backup.

 

[kskboys]

Nice signing.

 

[Gangsta Spanksta]

What’s similar? Turnovers sure as hell aren’t.

double the playoff trips? And did he have all the weapons and offensive lines and running backs that Dak has been blessed with? I mean whats wrong with wanting him as a backup over cooper rush and keeping him as insurance?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

This only applies for the lunatic fringe that actually want Dalton to be a starter. As a backup, he is much better than Rush, I think... and the vast majority are correctly viewing Dalton as a backup.

He should be for sure.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Yeah, there is nothing to not like about this deal.

Backup who could win games for Dallas. Much better than Rush.

Inexpensive contract for the team for an experienced, smart guy.

Covers the team in case Dak’s holdout keeps him out of team workouts.

Chance to get compensatory pick when he leaves next year.

Great move all the way around.

With MM and KM running this kind of high octane offense, there are a lot of QBs who would excel in this opportunity.

I don’t believe for a second that the FO isn’t planning on signing Dak. Dalton is a very solid backup and it’s a one year deal. Clearly a win-win for both parties.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

double the playoff trips? And did he have all the weapons and offensive lines and running backs that Dak has been blessed with? I mean whats wrong with wanting him as a backup over cooper rush and keeping him as insurance?

So he’s better than Romo too huh? He has more trips then him too.