I would rather get paid $30,000,000 starting this season than $1-2 million this year and than start earning $35,000,000 next year.... It would take 6-7 seasons to recoup the difference in money.... by than he is on a 3rd contract anyways.
1. The risk of injury.
2. The risk of poor performance... without Zeke is likely.
3. The risk of continued sub par performance.... & being exposed as not a top tier QB
4. The risk of not making the playoffs.
5. The risk of Dallas building the team around the QB position and drafting another rookie to play on the rookie contract.... The GM will not be fired.
6. Get paid quicker... another year of your life to enjoy the money and take care of your family.
Plus playing for the Cowboys
1. More endorsements.
2. No state income tax.
3. Playing for America's team
4. Playing for a team laden with talent.... makes you as a QB look & play better.
5. Being on the inside circle of trust with a man like Jerry Jones could be a good thing and a lucrative thing long after your playing days are over.
So yes irregardless of how this plays out Dak is getting very bad advice..... The reason for the agent giving Dak the bad advice is the agent has a different agenda than Dak. The agent uses Dak to get more business from other athletes.... you do that by squeezing out every dollar you can.