So then we would eat this year’s dead money and the extension would kick in at the beginning of ‘25. So any signing bonus would be applied to ‘25 and forward. So the cap credit card would be the 40 million plus whatever guarantees the new extension would get. If I’m understanding that right.
This is why I don’t understand why Jerry would want a 2-3 year deal because on the cap credit card we already got 40 million. I would assume he’d want a longer deal to spread the existing 40 million out plus whatever the new signing bonus would be. A 5 year deal, which is what Dak wants, could make that possible.
If Jerry wants Dak to stay than a longer deal makes sense. I’m doubting if Jerry wants Dak to be here. And now that statement Dak made about “how people feel” makes more sense.
Ding - Ding - Ding...Winner-Winner-Chicken-Dinner. Now, the question is...Why doesn't Dak want a shorter deal, since if he's as good as many say he is, he would be available in 2027 to make even more money?
I think there are 3 reasons:
- Security: At this point in his career, you want long term security. Your body starts to break down as you age, and so the next contract is no guarantee. Dak has the same ankle injury this year...he might not get signed to that lofty $70mm deal his supporters claim he can get with no problem.
- Personal pride: If you've ever been vested in something you know. You put part of yourself into it...and then to be rejected or discarded? Brutal.
- Professional Pride: Dak wants to go where he is wanted and appreciated for his hard work. Think Brady when they asked him if the Patriots appreciate him and he basically said not as much as they should. Nothing says "I love you" like the 10 year deal Patrick Mahomes signed.
So this is all backwards. Dak should want the short term deal - if he's as good as his supporters say - and Jerry "should" want a longer deal to help with cap and free agency.
BUT this all assumes Jerry wants Dak and Dak has "all the leverage"...and we know what happens when people assume
