March 2023: Huge decision coming on Dak's contract

[Hawkeye0202]

No one really talking about Dak's contract right now but trust me, it's coming real soon. His $49M 2023 cap hit is the straw stirring pot. His contract will not have any more guaranteed money after the 2023 season. The impact has backed Jerry and Stephen into a corner with only 2 options.....

• Option No. 1.... Admit they are/have lost confidence in Dak by NOT doing anything but eating the $49M cap hit, leaving their options open to release or trade Dak after the season. Yes, he has a no-trade clause which gives him a bit of leverage on who/where he's traded. BTW, nothing to stop them from doing the 2nd option ( extend and/or restructure) AFTER the 2023 season if Daks lead the team to let's say NFCCG and/or Super Bowl.

• Option No. 2....This one is really simple, restructure/extend the current contract to lower the impact of the 2023 cap hit. But this would close the trade/release options after the 2023 season. In fact, it would more than likely add more guaranteed years/money ( probably 3-4 ). The bottom line, this would basically guarantee Daks is on the team next few years. To be honest, this was the plan when the initial contract was signed. Aikman and Romo's contracts were structured the same way.

Fish does a good job explaining..........



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...contract-coming-future-jerry-jones-salary-cap

Dak Prescott: New, Richer, Longer Cowboys Contract Coming?​

The Cowboys essentially have two routes to take regarding QB finances. Brace yourself, because March 2023 might be the time when "a new contract for Dak Prescott'' becomes a pretty common headline.

• MIKE FISHER
• JAN 28, 2023 9:02 AM EST

 

[PAPPYDOG]

No one really talking about Dak's contract right now but trust me, it's coming real soon. His $49M 2023 cap hit is the straw stirring pot. His contract will not have any more guaranteed money after the 2023 season. The impact has backed Jerry and Stephen into a corner with only 2 options.....

• Option No. 1.... Admit they are/have lost confidence in Dak by NOT doing anything but eating the $49M cap hit, leaving their options open to release or trade Dak after the season. Yes, he has a no-trade clause which gives him a bit of leverage on who/where he's traded. BTW, nothing to stop them from doing the 2nd option ( extend and/or restructure) AFTER the 2023 season if Daks lead the team to let's say NFCCG and/or Super Bowl.

• Option No. 2....This one is really simple, restructure/extend the current contract to lower the impact of the 2023 cap hit. But this would close the trade/release options after the 2023 season. In fact, it would more than likely add more guaranteed years/money ( probably 3-4 ). The bottom line, this would basically guarantee Daks is on the team next few years. To be honest, this was the plan when the initial contract was signed. Aikman and Romo's contracts were structured the same way.

Fish does a good job explaining..........



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...contract-coming-future-jerry-jones-salary-cap

Dak Prescott: New, Richer, Longer Cowboys Contract Coming?​

The Cowboys essentially have two routes to take regarding QB finances. Brace yourself, because March 2023 might be the time when "a new contract for Dak Prescott'' becomes a pretty common headline.

• MIKE FISHER
• JAN 28, 2023 9:02 AM EST

Posted something very similar and if they extend and don't man up to their team-destroying mistake well....

They can watch the Cowboys by themselves I guess....

P.S.GL trying to calm the defense who will want Dak's head on a platter!!!

 

[noshame]

My hope is we just eat the cap hit. I'm sure Jerry saw enough to know Dak's not going to cut it.
Hopefully seeing us keeping Rush and drafting a early round QB and another late round QB.
Most importantly bring in a QB coach, Quinn has to know a guy.

 

[Fastpitch Dad]

Thanks for posting @Hawkeye0202

I prefer option one. Dak has always bet on himself, so let's do it for another year.

Eat the cap and let's see what next years brings.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Thanks for posting @Hawkeye0202

I prefer option one. Dak has always bet on himself, so let's do it for another year.

Eat the cap and let's see what next years brings.

I agree.......to be honest, the cap hit ($49M ) may not be as bad after all since the league just announced the 2023 cap increase of $16M. A combination of that and a couple of releases ( Zeke for one ) could ease the impact if we eat it. Not to mention, we can always revisit the again AFTER the 2023 season if Dak has a career year.

 

[CowboyoWales]

No one really talking about Dak's contract right now but trust me, it's coming real soon. His $49M 2023 cap hit is the straw stirring pot. His contract will not have any more guaranteed money after the 2023 season. The impact has backed Jerry and Stephen into a corner with only 2 options.....

• Option No. 1.... Admit they are/have lost confidence in Dak by NOT doing anything but eating the $49M cap hit, leaving their options open to release or trade Dak after the season. Yes, he has a no-trade clause which gives him a bit of leverage on who/where he's traded. BTW, nothing to stop them from doing the 2nd option ( extend and/or restructure) AFTER the 2023 season if Daks lead the team to let's say NFCCG and/or Super Bowl.

• Option No. 2....This one is really simple, restructure/extend the current contract to lower the impact of the 2023 cap hit. But this would close the trade/release options after the 2023 season. In fact, it would more than likely add more guaranteed years/money ( probably 3-4 ). The bottom line, this would basically guarantee Daks is on the team next few years. To be honest, this was the plan when the initial contract was signed. Aikman and Romo's contracts were structured the same way.

Fish does a good job explaining..........



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...contract-coming-future-jerry-jones-salary-cap

Dak Prescott: New, Richer, Longer Cowboys Contract Coming?​

The Cowboys essentially have two routes to take regarding QB finances. Brace yourself, because March 2023 might be the time when "a new contract for Dak Prescott'' becomes a pretty common headline.

• MIKE FISHER
• JAN 28, 2023 9:02 AM EST

The article is using the extreme's, especially when they bring in the extensions to CeeDee, Micah etc.

There is a 3rd option, based on the fact that in 2024, we are out of CAP HELL and actually $79m under, yes under the CAP, (which includes Dak's $52m). We can also cut Dak (post 1st June 2024) for an additional $34m saving ......do we need to spend all $113m - no.

Due to this availability in 2024, we can afford to spread SOME of Dak's 2023 CAP (into 2024 and two Void Years), along with the cutting of Zeke and even serious consideration to cutting (or pay cut to) Tyron, with the annual restructure (into Bonus) for those players still showing some playing ability (Martin and Tank), we should be in a position to sustain some kind of a challenge in 2023, whilst still being able to cut Dak in 2024 and retaining CAP.

 

[Xeven]

Draft some QB and sit his 40 mil rear end on the bench. Let him deal with the team and the Dak tax on their own pay checks. Put a Dak tax on every players check and contract lol.

Shame the guy out.

 

[CowboyoWales]

Thanks for posting @Hawkeye0202

I prefer option one. Dak has always bet on himself, so let's do it for another year.

Eat the cap and let's see what next years brings.

What does "bet on himself" actually mean? You're sounding as if you're content with our recent successes. Just a bit of context about paying QB's and winning, if Chiefs win the SB, it'll be the first time since ELI Manning in 2012 that a QB with a top 5 QB salary (for that year) actually won the Vince Lombardi.

 

[glimmerman]

They will restructure. If we went to championship game or if Defense blew a 17 point lead and we lost no one would have a problem with it. But fact is he made 2 mistakes. He did not take care of the ball. When he first came in the league he did a good job of that.

Things are known inside those walls we don’t know about. Moores Offense abandons the run just like Linehan. But they say Dak changes plays at the line… They let Moore go. Sounds like Moore may have wanted out. I would love to know what team mates think or what they know. It’s obvious they believe in him. So is it Moore not game planning or schemeing. Or Dak going off the rails and changing the plays to often.

 

[Cowpolk]

I found a QB tree can go pick one should be ripe before draft time P.S, The tree is in Henryetta OK

 

[Frosty]

They will restructure. If we went to championship game or if Defense blew a 17 point lead and we lost no one would have a problem with it. But fact is he made 2 mistakes. He did not take care of the ball. When he first came in the league he did a good job of that.

Things are known inside those walls we don’t know about. Moores Offense abandons the run just like Linehan. But they say Dak changes plays at the line… They let Moore go. Sounds like Moore may have wanted out. I would love to know what team mates think or what they know. It’s obvious they believe in him. So is it Moore not game planning or schemeing. Or Dak going off the rails and changing the plays to often.

I think one of the major driving forces is Jerry Jones age.....the guy is 80yrs old and time is not on his side.....so I agree the restructure will happen....what other choice does Jerry have....he is to old to rebuild the team.....Best bet is to restructure player contracts and build a team around DAK and the Defense....and hope a new offense scheme will be the difference.

 

[IslandCowboy]

If they extend Dak and guarantee him for 3+ years it will be difficult to continue trying to be enthusiastic about this team.

 

[Fastpitch Dad]

What does "bet on himself" actually mean? You're sounding as if you're content with our recent successes. Just a bit of context about paying QB's and winning, if Chiefs win the SB, it'll be the first time since ELI Manning in 2012 that a QB with a top 5 QB salary (for that year) actually won the Vince Lombardi.

It means exactly what he did when he declined the offer going into his 4th year. Many people in the media and fans called it "betting on himself".

Jerry caved and gave him the world.

If he has a good year, Jerry will do the same again. I don't agree with it, but I think it's what Jerry will do.

I would rather eat the cap hit this year and at least have more options for next year.

Edit- I haven't been "content" in over 20 years. But the losses no longer sting like they used to.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Due to this availability in 2024, we can afford to spread SOME of Dak's 2023 CAP (into 2024 and two Void Years), along with the cutting of Zeke and even serious consideration to cutting (or pay cut to) Tyron, with the annual restructure (into Bonus) for those players still showing some playing ability (Martin and Tank), we should be in a position to sustain some kind of a challenge in 2023, whilst still being able to cut Dak in 2024 and retaining CAP.

LOL......you said a lot here Wales. So you are saying they CAN reduce the impact of the $49M cap AND NOT lose the 2024 option to release or trade?

 

[darthseinfeld]

No one really talking about Dak's contract right now but trust me, it's coming real soon. His $49M 2023 cap hit is the straw stirring pot. His contract will not have any more guaranteed money after the 2023 season. The impact has backed Jerry and Stephen into a corner with only 2 options.....

• Option No. 1.... Admit they are/have lost confidence in Dak by NOT doing anything but eating the $49M cap hit, leaving their options open to release or trade Dak after the season. Yes, he has a no-trade clause which gives him a bit of leverage on who/where he's traded. BTW, nothing to stop them from doing the 2nd option ( extend and/or restructure) AFTER the 2023 season if Daks lead the team to let's say NFCCG and/or Super Bowl.

• Option No. 2....This one is really simple, restructure/extend the current contract to lower the impact of the 2023 cap hit. But this would close the trade/release options after the 2023 season. In fact, it would more than likely add more guaranteed years/money ( probably 3-4 ). The bottom line, this would basically guarantee Daks is on the team next few years. To be honest, this was the plan when the initial contract was signed. Aikman and Romo's contracts were structured the same way.

Fish does a good job explaining..........



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...contract-coming-future-jerry-jones-salary-cap

Dak Prescott: New, Richer, Longer Cowboys Contract Coming?​

The Cowboys essentially have two routes to take regarding QB finances. Brace yourself, because March 2023 might be the time when "a new contract for Dak Prescott'' becomes a pretty common headline.

• MIKE FISHER
• JAN 28, 2023 9:02 AM EST

Pretty much everyone is talking about it lol.

We all know they are going to re do his contract for better or worse

 

[CowboyoWales]

I think one of the major driving forces is Jerry Jones age.....the guy is 80yrs old and time is not on his side.....so I agree the restructure will happen....what other choice does Jerry have....he is to old to rebuild the team.....Best bet is to restructure player contracts and build a team around DAK and the Defense....and hope a new offense scheme will be the difference.

The optimum word there is 'hope'. We can certainly hope, but the problem is going ALL-IN on an inconsistent Dak, for us to then face a potential Rams outlook (and no SB). The Rams went ALL-IN based on a QB who's CAP % was about 10%, we are looking at Dak being over 20% for the next two years.

 

[darthseinfeld]

If they extend Dak and guarantee him for 3+ years it will be difficult to continue trying to be enthusiastic about this team.

You expectations of this team should always be wild card round win, divisional loss

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They will restructure. If we went to championship game or if Defense blew a 17 point lead and we lost no one would have a problem with it. But fact is he made 2 mistakes. He did not take care of the ball. When he first came in the league he did a good job of that.

Things are known inside those walls we don’t know about. Moores Offense abandons the run just like Linehan. But they say Dak changes plays at the line… They let Moore go. Sounds like Moore may have wanted out. I would love to know what team mates think or what they know. It’s obvious they believe in him. So is it Moore not game planning or schemeing. Or Dak going off the rails and changing the plays to often.

I'm inclined to agree but I'm 100% confident Jerry and Stephen will NOT be satisfied with only a playoff win or 2 every season for $40M.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

The optimum word there is 'hope'. We can certainly hope, but the problem is going ALL-IN on an inconsistent Dak, for us to then face a potential Rams outlook (and no SB). The Rams went ALL-IN based on a QB who's CAP % was about 10%, we are looking at Dak being over 20% for the next two years.

This is true but I seriously doubt many would a have problem IF we got a Super Bowl for going all in.

 

[CowboyoWales]

It means exactly what he did when he declined the offer going into his 4th year. Many people in the media and fans called it "betting on himself".

Jerry caved and gave him the world.

If he has a good year, Jerry will do the same again. I don't agree with it, but I think it's what Jerry will do.

I would rather eat the cap hit this year and at least have more options for next year.

Edit- I haven't been "content" in over 20 years. But the losses no longer sting like they used to.

But that bet's failed (at under half the cost for 2023 and 2024), that's tantamount to a gambler chasing his loses.

As I say there is a 3rd Option, where Dak's restructure isnt as severe and still makes it financially viable to cut Dak (post June - 2024) as an option (but reducing the saving down from the $34m which it's at at the moment).