Didn't Jerry say he was waiting until pre-season (which I agree is a lie as the decision is made 31st May)?
I believe you are correct but that reinforces the question, "Why is Jones stating publicly Prescott and he have already begun preliminary talks about his contract extension?" There would have been zero need to breathe into a microphone
during the past month or so that both parties have been communicating about getting a deal done if he
already told the public he planned to
start talking
months from now.
Again. In my opinion, Prescott is the believable source of the two parties as far as informing the public of current contract negotiation status.
Jerry knows Daks starting position (probably when the additional Void Year was agreed). If Dak doesn't think he's getting cut (and France can work Jerry out luke a puppet), then there is NO reason for Dak to negotiate....
....indeed, its in Dak's best interest to not show his hand before 31st May.... as it may result in Jerry realising there's no Home Town Discount and cuts Dak (saving himself $29m, and the chance to clear his CAP in 2024)
Hypothetically, this may all be or may eventually become true. Negotiations will result in an outcome at some point in the future. The particulars are the only thing in question as far as how Prescott, Jones and the franchise's salary cap will both benefit and be hindered by the future agreement between both parties.
That is out of my hands and none of my concern. My observations are of a general manager (once again) doing a public song-and-dance that is totally unnecessary and misleading. 'No comment' has always been an option for Jones to use. Stating he is confident a deal will get done in the end
and not embellishing what is not actually happening is another option.
Jones is being Jones. I tend to comment on his unnecessary GM idiocy as he demonstrates it. Well. Strike 'tend to' from that last sentence, lol.
