Dak Prescott doing contract negotiations the right way, showing what it means to be a Dallas Cowboy

[AbeBeta]

No he handled it with class and respect.

That's some revisionist history.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Zeke has proven his value as one of the best, if not the best, in the league at his position. Dak, on the other hand, has not.

Dak will also likely get multiple large contracts, and Elliott will likely only get one.

There is no comparison.

 

[Praxit]

You're missing the point. The point is that Dak at least has made sure to be here working and training hard every day with his teammates while his agent continues to negotiate a new contract. That's the correct example to set, not holding out.

..not to mention that builds fellowship between players. A camaraderie that counts when things go to the line. Zeke is simply showing where his incentives are. Humans have that built in Wi-Fi, that picks up bull**** signals as well.

 

[jwitten82]

When was the last time a qb held out?

 

[America's Cowboy]

Ay tu!

Coach, I was waiting for you to tell me that special word that starts with an "m" and ends with an "a". Know which one?

 

[Philmonroe]

Ahhh yes the man telling you the "right way". Don't listen to em zeke.

Basically. I didn’t know the guy writing the story was the final say on the “right way” to do things smh.

 

[Hadenough]

It's like day and night when it comes to Dak and Zeke. In today's age, Dak is a rare example of how contract negotiations should be handled, all while continuing to display his true leadership skills and how much it means to him to be a Dallas Cowboy.

It's easy to sit here and say that but if Zeke has a great year he gets franchise tagged and makes 14 mil for one season. If Dak has a great year he gets the keys to the kingdom and a monster contract for 6 years at 35 mil a year. Over 200 mil.

 

[Swanny]

Prescott doing contract negotiations the right way


by Joel Deering

While Ezekiel Elliott holds out for a new contract, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continues to show up, work hard and prove he’s a team player.

As the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott knows he’s going to get his money. It really comes down to a matter of when he gets it. But that’s not the reason he’s showing up to Cowboys camp every day. Prescott has been there for his team from the very beginning, because he actually wants to be a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

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https://nflmocks.com/2019/08/26/dallas-cowboys-dak-prescott-contract-negotiations-right-way/

Dak Prescott is doing exactly what he should do. Wait for the new CBA to sign a contract.

 

[catiii]

I agree, I don't fault a guy for trying to maximize his earnings and like you, I'm a capitalist at heart as well.
Nevertheless, when you sign your name to a contract expecting the other party to live up to THEIR end of the bargain, you should be man enough to live up to YOUR end of the bargain as well.

If you hire a man to build a pool in your back yard and when he gets the job half done he stops, flies to Cabo and says "I'll finish the job when you pay me more money than we agreed upon"...……..yeah but, but,...….

You see as long as it's someone else's money, it's easy to make excuses to justify breaking the rules. But when it's our money on the line, all of a sudden that contract becomes a lot more important.
Funny how that works.

 

[408Cowboy]

Anyone have a list of QB's who have held out?

 

[America's Cowboy]

It's easy to sit here and say that but if Zeke has a great year he gets franchise tagged and makes 14 mil for one season. If Dak has a great year he gets the keys to the kingdom and a monster contract for 6 years at 35 mil a year. Over 200 mil.

If Zeke or any RB could pass, run, read defenses, call plays and run an offense while instructing other fellow teammates what to do, Zeke or any other RB would be getting paid $35 million instead of $14 million.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Anyone have a list of QB's who have held out?

Doesn't matter. Any of of today's prima donnas could do it today if they truly wanted.

 

[Brax]

I agree, I don't fault a guy for trying to maximize his earnings and like you, I'm a capitalist at heart as well.
Nevertheless, when you sign your name to a contract expecting the other party to live up to THEIR end of the bargain, you should be man enough to live up to YOUR end of the bargain as well.

If you hire a man to build a pool in your back yard and when he gets the job half done he stops, flies to Cabo and says "I'll finish the job when you pay me more money than we agreed upon"...……..yeah but, but,...….

You see as long as it's someone else's money, it's easy to make excuses to justify breaking the rules. But when it's our money on the line, all of a sudden that contract becomes a lot more important.
Funny how that works.

The problem you seem to keep overlooking is Zeke didn't bargain for that contract, it was either sign or do not play. You can not be this ignorant, Zeke has 2 options play and risk injury that can destroy his future earnings or withhold his services and ask for a new contract to merit his performance and protect his financial future. Cowboys can say yes or no, your he signed live up to it is just plain BS and sheer stupidity . If you were in Zeke's position at your job you would do the same thing.

 

[John813]

Apples and Oranges.

If Zeke goes out there this year, gets injured and plays through the "pain" and has an average year, then the team(s) will think well he's washed up. His contract offers will be vastly lower than had he could of had.
Still a starter but forget getting top cheddar. He's now branded as an used up RB that died by volume carries.

If Dak goes out there, has an average year, he still gets 2 brinks trucks to his house. Either in Dallas or elsewhere.
The NFL is starved for QB talent. He's a starter in the league. Maybe he'll settle for just 30mil a year on average.

 

[Brooksey]

Prescott doing contract negotiations the right way


by Joel Deering

While Ezekiel Elliott holds out for a new contract, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott continues to show up, work hard and prove he’s a team player.

As the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott knows he’s going to get his money. It really comes down to a matter of when he gets it. But that’s not the reason he’s showing up to Cowboys camp every day. Prescott has been there for his team from the very beginning, because he actually wants to be a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

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https://nflmocks.com/2019/08/26/dallas-cowboys-dak-prescott-contract-negotiations-right-way/

His career does not have a 5-7 year shelf life. Apples to oranges

 

[408Cowboy]

Doesn't matter. Any of of today's prima donnas could do it today if they truly wanted.

It does matter because it doesn't happen. This continual praise given to Dak just to knock someone else who's in a completely different situation is a bit absurd. Their career lengths and maximum value over the length are in a completely different stratosphere

 

[MarcusRock]

Except Dak is completing his contract.

Zeke has 2 years remaining on his contract.

Earnings up to this point by each player:
Dak 2M
Zeke 20.5M

What will their earnings be after their 2nd contract and who will have the better chance at getting a 3rd? This is why Zeke does what he does, plus he'll have a shorter shelf life having taken much, much more of a beating over the years.

 

[JJHLH1]

Dak is a leader, and the best way to lead is by example. That means showing up for work despite being the most underpaid player in the entire NFL the past 3 seasons.

 

[America's Cowboy]

It does matter because it doesn't happen. This continual praise given to Dak just to knock someone else who's in a completely different situation is a bit absurd. Their career lengths and maximum value over the length are in a completely different stratosphere

What is absurd is that it bothers you to give praise to our franchise QB for actually handling his contract negotiation as a true professional while setting the example as a leader by showing up to work and setting the example to his teammates. At the same time, it's totally absurd to support a spoiled prima donna who holds out and has now made it clear his services are all about the money whether with this team or any other.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Dak is a leader, and the best way to lead is by example. That means showing up for work despite being the most underpaid player in the entire NFL the past 3 seasons.

Exactly. Yet, for some it bothers them to give Dak praise for being a true professional and acting like the leader of this team. Sad.