If Dak hits open market this year, does anyone think he would get 40m+ per year?

[GMO415]

Duh... Yes

 

[The Quest for Six]

If Dak were to hit the open market this year, does anyone think he would get 40+ MM / year? I'm not sure other teams are that high on him

nope!

 

[Swagger]

No

 

[morat1959]

Honestly, he would. Washington is apparently after him and need a franchise QB. They have ample cap this season, so a few extra million to get their guy and screw us would be ideal for them.

That would be great. One less team for us to worry about in our division.

 

[SackMaster]

TL ; DR - Yes, I do think Dak could get a $40 million contract in free agency.

Why?

There are 9 teams that have ~$29+ million in cap room for 2021, with all but 2 having a big need at QB. The teams are:

1. Jags
2. Jets
3. Patriots
4. Colts
5. Broncos
6. Washington
7. Bengals
8. Dolphins
9. Panthers

I would count out the Colts and Bengals since they have young "good" QB on their rosters right now.

I would also count out the Jags and Jets since they pick 1/2 in the draft and can get the QBs of their choice without giving up anything else.

So that leaves:

• Patriots - Oh, that is interesting. NE does not pay a lot for fre -agents, but after the failure of not having a good QB last year, they could be willing to pay now.
  
• Broncos - I could see it considering they don't have anything viable at QB right now.
  
• Washington - There is apparently interest, and with the D they currently have, they would be tough with a Dak-like QB.
• Dolphins - They spent a Top-5 pick on Tua last year, but Tua had a very mixed rookie year. So I would say doubtful, but would not be surprised either.
• Panthers - They could cut Bridgewater this year and save anywhere from ~$3 to $8 million (pre vs post June cut), and use that to help pay Prescott. I don't think it would be a long shot either considering, at least IMO, Teddy is only a backup at the NFL level now.

Even the 49ers could go after Dak with just a little bit of roster manipulation.

So again, I believe if Dak was a Free Agent this year, I think he could get ~$40 million a year by 4 or 5 possible teams.

But I don't think a team would give up two first rounders AND sign him to such a large contract. Especially since there is virtually no reasonable way for the Cowboys to tag him 3 years in a row. They can afford to wait a year, make sure Dak's injury does not have any long-term effects, and then get him for the "market price" instead of "market + premium draft picks".

Anyways, JMHO.

 

[Bowdown27]

Absolutely. Someone would pay him easily 40 and never look back

 

[Praxit]

..a desperate team for sure. Yet, its always more about chemistry, coaching, players..etc.

 

[Redline360]

I would say he would probably fetch 40m from a desperate team if he didn't suffer a massive season ending injury and finished the season strong.

Now imo it would be down right lunacy to give him that much on an unproven ankle. To much of a gamble and he may very well never be the same(mentally).

Hes going to get tagged to prove he can play at a high level still

 

[john van brocklin]

I hope we find out with the non-exclusive tag.

This!!!!!!

 

[cowboyblue22]

if he hits free agency he will get 40 million

 

[waving monkey]

If Dak were to hit the open market this year, does anyone think he would get 40+ MM / year? I'm not sure other teams are that high on him

yes

 

[jaythecowboy]

Yes

 

[T-RO]

There are teams who haven't stupidly spent on running backs, mediocre linebackers, etc.

So yes, I think a team, maybe two would go near $40 mil for Dak.

 

[Trajan]

Probably.

 

[ShortRound]

This place would go berserk if he signed with the Commanders.

It would certainly reinvigorate the rivalry.

I’m secretly hoping for Dak and Zeke to go to the Giants for a boatload of picks just for the laughs and drama.

 

[Steve007]

If Dak were to hit the open market this year, does anyone think he would get 40+ MM / year? I'm not sure other teams are that high on him

No team would give Dak what he is trying to get from the Cowboys.

 

[CTcowboy203]

Between 36-40 yes. Without looking at cap sheets teams who’d be interested just by nature of the position- Chicago, Carolina, Denver, Washington, New England. Now I’m not sure of the space for all those teams but all it takes is 2 teams to really have interest and he’s getting paid.

 

[kumizi]

Yes, easily. I'm not even a Dak guy but franchise QBs in their prime are never available in free agency. That's why he and Todd France have all the power in these negotiations.

 

[buybuydandavis]

If Dak were to hit the open market this year, does anyone think he would get 40+ MM / year? I'm not sure other teams are that high on him

If this weren't a season of reduced cap after down year for owners from Covid, definitely. A little harder this season now, *but* if the tv contracts start coming in at the rates projected, Dak won't be accepting 40mil anymore.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

If Dak wanted 40/yr over 5 years he would get it.
Who know whats true, but if he wants close to 44/yr on a 3 year deal I tell him he is officially on the trade market and inform him who he can negotiate contracts with.