March 2023: Huge decision coming on Dak's contract

[Asklesko]

Let's hope we part ways with Dak the same way we softly separated from Garrett and Moore.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Yep, bit the OP options don't need to be so polarised. Certainly restructuring will have to take place, just don't think we should throw out the options of cutting Dak before 2024 (if he doesn't improve and prove consistency)

Let me ask you this........wouldn't Dak have to agree to any restructuring? In other words, could he not refuse IF the new guaranteed money isn't what he wants? For example, they would add additional years but what if Dak believes his value is now worthy of $47-48M instead of $40M? Or what if he wanna refuses to bet on himself having a 2023 career year?

 

[USArmyVet]

Let me ask you this........wouldn't Dak have to agree to any restructuring? In other words, could he not refuse IF the new guaranteed money isn't what he wants? For example, they would add additional years but what if Dak believes his value is now worthy of $47-48M instead of $40M? Or what if he wanna refuses to bet on himself having a 2023 career year?

Then if that were to happen (Dak refuses to renegotiate) the power swings to Jerry's favor by keeping him on the roster at his price tag for 2023 and after the season, should he fail to reach the NFCCG, then Dak can be released....or, not that Jerry would dare do it, but put Dak on the bench in 2023.

 

[csirl]

The emperor has no clothes

 

[CowboyoWales]

Let me ask you this........wouldn't Dak have to agree to any restructuring? In other words, could he not refuse IF the new guaranteed money isn't what he wants? For example, they would add additional years but what if Dak believes his value is now worthy of $47-48M instead of $40M? Or what if he wanna refuses to bet on himself having a 2023 career year?

Hang on. I'd never add years (and yep Dak, wouldn't accept). I'm suggesting that Option 3 - convert some of the existing guaranteed money into bonus and spread it into 2024 and the 2 Void years.
The saving on cutting Dak in 2024 (if that choice is warranted) won't reap the existing $34m, but 2024 existing CAP is just under $80m, so isn't as critical.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Then if that were to happen (Dak refuses to renegotiate) the power swings to Jerry's favor by keeping him on the roster at his price tag for 2023 and after the season, should he fail to reach the NFCCG, then Dak can be released....or, not that Jerry would dare do it, but put Dak on the bench in 2023.

It sounds crazy but he did bet on himself before.........when you think about it, this could get ugly.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Hang on. I'd never add years (and yep Dak, wouldn't accept). I'm suggesting that Option 3 - convert some of the existing guaranteed money into bonus and spread it into 2024 and the 2 Void years.
The saving on cutting Dak in 2024 (if that choice is warranted) won't reap the existing $34m, but 2024 existing CAP is just under $80m, so isn't as critical.

So this would minimize the 2023 cap hit while still reserving the 2024 option to release or trade?

 

[USArmyVet]

It sounds crazy but he did bet on himself before.........when you think about it, this could get ugly.

Well given the last 2 playoff losses to SF things need to get ugly around here.

 

[erod]

Extending Dak just extends the futility.

Dak is the most overrated and overpaid player in Cowboys history.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

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

we all know the options. we also know its going to end up being the 2nd option.

so why are we fooling ourselves with considering all the options. first option will never happen.

 

[CouchCoach]

The NFL owners do not get it. They're the ones responsible for these runaway QB contracts and they are feeding it allowing all of these cap/contract manipulations. Hard cap? Hardly.

The other positions are naturally following suit like DE, WR and OT.

And while all of this is going on, the NFL had the most sidelined starters and games missed in history and the quality of play is denigrating. The two LA teams had enough starters out to start a whole new combined team. Why do you think there was a record number of comebacks from 17+ down this year? Because there so many great teams?

 

[CyberB0b]

I wish @Reality would ban Fish content like the DMN.

 

[MyFairLady]

Our fearless leader is almost 100 years old. I can 100% guarantee we restructure him. Kick that can down the road. Stay "relevant" for another year.

 

[noshame]

Don't count on it.

It's Jerry, I don't count on anything

 

[NotForLong]

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.

Oh no . . . no . . . no . . . no . . no. I guess I will know if I am still a Fan after March

 

[Cowpolk]

Does Bacon grow on that tree ?

Nope just QB's with red eyes

 

[NotForLong]

So you think Rush would have led the Cowboys to the playoffs in 2022? Look at the stats of the Cowboys offense with Rush and with Dak.

If i had a nickel everytime one of you Dak Fans use this argument. . . . Stats do not win games . . . Scoring more then the other team and that is all

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Extending Dak just extends the futility.

Dak is the most overrated and overpaid player in Cowboys history.

 

[StylisticS]

Our fearless leader is almost 100 years old. I can 100% guarantee we restructure him. Kick that can down the road. Stay "relevant" for another year.

So the other question is if you do restructure and he again underperforms, is there a chance he could still be cut or traded in 2024 and not cost the Cowboys big money in dead cap?

Personally, I would take the hit and use 2023 as an evaluation of Dak. But unfortunately, I do expect a restructure but does that hurt the team that bad?

 

[Creeper]

Hurts was a second round pick who the Eagles obviously had a plan for. You want to go the Mr. Irrelevant route and hope to strike gold? Better really bolster up the roster for that scenario. How long is that rebuild going to take so the Cowboys don't need a QB to compete?

We tried this with Ben DiNucci. I think Purdy is Ben DiNucci but with a better system to support him.