It's coming down to the wire

[Bullflop]

I fully expect Jerry & Son to stall until the last minute they can and sign before game 1 gets away from them! It's totally in keeping with their MO.

 

[JoeKing]

Then why not just release him if you’re willing not to pursue any compensation?

Because he's already been paid millions of dollars to play this season.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I'm afraid that Jerry will announce a deal with Dak before the game on Sunday. Its so like him.

 

[Diehardblues]

Because he's already been paid millions of dollars to play this season.

Sure but it’s still accepting you’ll get nothing for a QB who will receive market price money in FA. Poor Mgmt.

 

[ShortRound]

Smoke and mirrors. Takes attention away from other areas Jerry would rather not talk about.

 

[Flamma]

I’ve maintained all off season that if the Cowboys were intent on retaining Prescott they’d have a deal done by the beginning of the season or very soon thereafter.

I’m fine with moving on if that’s our plan but don’t think it is even if we don’t resign him. I believe they have attempted to get a deal done which by all reports we’ve seen and heard would indicate so, just haven’t been able to.

Latest news is Dak wants a long term deal. And Cowboys want more of a shorter deal. Specifics weren’t provided.

I’m ready for the drama to be over. Why not just come out and say we are moving on. It’s why I have to believe they are still trying to get a deal done up to the last minute .

I stand by my message from the beginning that if a deal isn’t done by about the season opener, he’s done in Dallas. No playing the season for a new contract. He’ll bolt .

Despite what the naysayers have believed there’s been no indication the Cowboys haven’t been negotiating and pursuing to resign him. Just because they can’t come to terms doesn’t mean they didn’t have intentions to.

They actually have until sometime early March to get a deal done.

 

[Diehardblues]

They actually have until sometime early March to get a deal done.

Yes we know. But the argument is based on whether that will be too late .

It’s been publicly depicted Prescott would possibly lose favor if he isn’t resigned sooner like by beginning of season and opt to bolt for FA regardless if Dallas makes an offer waiting to see results of the season.

 

[JoeKing]

Sure but it’s still accepting you’ll get nothing for a QB who will receive market price money in FA. Poor Mgmt.

How is forcing a player to play out his contract, "getting nothing for him"?

 

[Diehardblues]

How is forcing a player to play out his contract, "getting nothing for him"?

Getting no compensation like in trade for draft capital.

 

[DCwarrior]

How do we know that Dak said he would waive the NTC??? Maybe he said he wouldn’t waive it which is why no trades were pursued, hence getting a 3rd in compensation for letting go FA.

 

[JoeKing]

Getting no compensation like in trade for draft capital.

That only happens if the contract isn't fulfilled. Dak is going to complete his contract. This isn't rocket science. It's not hard to understand. You seem to keep wanting to compare apples with oranges.

 

[Diehardblues]

That only happens if the contract isn't fulfilled. Dak is going to complete his contract. This isn't rocket science. It's not hard to understand. You seem to keep wanting to compare apples with oranges.

Yes but if he fulfills his contract then he becomes eligible for FA. And we will recieve no compensation.

 

[Diehardblues]

How do we know that Dak said he would waive the NTC??? Maybe he said he wouldn’t waive it which is why no trades were pursued, hence getting a 3rd in compensation for letting go FA.

True but my argument was if our intention was to let him walk then we could have threatened to bench him which might have forced him to waiver NTC.

 

[JoeKing]

Yes but if he fulfills his contract then he becomes eligible for FA. And we will recieve no compensation.

That's how it works. Dak did this to himself by insisting on a "no trade" clause that he refuses to waive.

 

[HonoluluCowboy]

Don't be surprised if/when Dak is signed tonight in the middle of opening night for the NFL season.

Jerry always wants to be front and center.

His focus has always been marketing.

First it was the off season
Then training camp
Then the pre season
Now Tonight’s game ( over )
Next by Gametime ….

Tick tock

 

[Diehardblues]

That's how it works. Dak did this to himself by insisting on a "no trade" clause that he refuses to waive.

I agree. But in the end we will receive no compensation. I’d argue we did this to ourselves.

 

[JoeKing]

I agree. But in the end we will receive no compensation. I’d argue we did this to ourselves.

I'd argue by the time Dak is cut free, the Cowboys will be fully compensated for what they paid for. ...and maybe Super Bowl Champs with a verbal agreement with Dak to remain a Cowboy.

 

[Sarek]

The Cowboys FO is not going to say they're moving on from Dak while he's still the starting QB. In fact they should say nothing and just play to win now.

 

[Diehardblues]

I'd argue by the time Dak is cut free, the Cowboys will be fully compensated for what they paid for. ...and maybe Super Bowl Champs with a verbal agreement with Dak to remain a Cowboy.

How will we be compensated when or if he’s cut free?

 

[DCwarrior]

True but my argument was if our intention was to let him walk then we could have threatened to bench him which might have forced him to waiver NTC.

No way that would happen with current money owed for this year. We all know JJ is bad but that would be beyond the pale.