Re-structuring rather than extending Dak Prescott

[Creeper]

They already restructured Dak's current contract twice. There is no room to restructure it again because he only has 1 year left after this year. As it stands there is $36 million in prorated bonus money from previous restructures, in the two voided years of his contract. It they do not sign him they eat that money as dead money. If they do restructure his contract again they are just pushing more money into the voided years and that makes it more difficult to let him go when his deal is up.

In 2025 Dak walks into contract negotiations holding all the cards. He knows Jerry cannot trade him, or franchise tag him. He knows Jerry is looking at $36 million in dead money if he let's Dak walk. Next year Dak's CAP number is $59 million and without an extension Jerry has nowhere to move money for another restructure. What Jerry did with Dak is guarantee Dak will be extended or re-signed, at Dak's asking price.

As I have said, the worst thing about Dak's contract was the term which meant Jerry paying Dak even more money a second time. But Dak refused a longer term deal - probably because he intends to hold-up Jerry a second time. People suggesting Dak will ask for $50 million should remember, no one thought he would ask for $40 million the last time. Dak is going to want $60 million or in that range to sign another 4 year deal.

It will take a very strong spine for Jerry to say no to Dak in 2025. If Dak has an off year in 2023, this situation is going to make Jerry and Dallas fans sick to their stomachs.

 

[KJJ]

Dak is an oft-injured QB in decline and losing what limited athleticism he had, and I hope they know that.

They’re aware of what’s going on with him, which is why they made a number of changes during the offseason to try and help him. If he continues to regress, and it reflects on our W/L record this season the Joneses will likely be looking to draft a QB next April.

 

[KJJ]

It will take a very strong spine for Jerry to say no to Dak in 2025. If Dak has an off year in 2023, this situation is going to make Jerry and Dallas fans sick to their stomachs.

There’s a lot of Cowboys fans that are hoping Dak has an off year, so Jerry will move on from him. If you look at all the Dak bashing on this board, there’s a lot of fans that are sick to their stomach that he’s our starting QB. Even if Dak were to continue to regress, it’s going to be very difficult for Jerry to move on from him if he doesn’t have a viable replacement. Anyone who really cares about the team should be pulling for Dak this season. If it gets to the point where the team has to move on from him, and they have to opt for FA castoff, it could be the beginning of some very lean years for the Cowboys.

 

[Flamma]

They have every intention of extending Dak after this season unless he implodes. If that happens, our window with these current players probably closes up unless Dallas somehow gets lucky.

Also keep in mind this ownership is happy with having a good, but not great team. A playoff team no one takes seriously. Sometimes I think some fans are ok with that too.

That said, if you want any chance at a championship within the next 2-3 years, I don't see how it's done without Dak on this team. This upcoming season should tell us a lot.

 

[CowboysRule]

Who’s going to quarterback genius?

I'd give SF a call about Lance since they seem all in on Purdy.

 

[Swagger]

They already restructured Dak's current contract twice. There is no room to restructure it again because he only has 1 year left after this year. As it stands there is $36 million in prorated bonus money from previous restructures, in the two voided years of his contract. It they do not sign him they eat that money as dead money. If they do restructure his contract again they are just pushing more money into the voided years and that makes it more difficult to let him go when his deal is up.

In 2025 Dak walks into contract negotiations holding all the cards. He knows Jerry cannot trade him, or franchise tag him. He knows Jerry is looking at $36 million in dead money if he let's Dak walk. Next year Dak's CAP number is $59 million and without an extension Jerry has nowhere to move money for another restructure. What Jerry did with Dak is guarantee Dak will be extended or re-signed, at Dak's asking price.

As I have said, the worst thing about Dak's contract was the term which meant Jerry paying Dak even more money a second time. But Dak refused a longer term deal - probably because he intends to hold-up Jerry a second time. People suggesting Dak will ask for $50 million should remember, no one thought he would ask for $40 million the last time. Dak is going to want $60 million or in that range to sign another 4 year deal.

It will take a very strong spine for Jerry to say no to Dak in 2025. If Dak has an off year in 2023, this situation is going to make Jerry and Dallas fans sick to their stomachs.

The salary cap continues to increase. Jerry can dump Prescott should he wish to do so in 2024. To offer a contract extension to an injury prone, ageing QB past his best would be beyond brainless.

 

[Rockport]

I'd give SF a call about Lance since they seem all in on Purdy.

 

[CowboysRule]

Great response. Well thought out and articulated.

 

[CCBoy]

Great response. Well thought out and articulated.

Go ahead and pick up the Cowboys' message...about alternative quarterbacks for the Cowboys in the present. Not enough money or the team is already invested in Prescott at all relevant levels of the team. That's all we have unless another injury changes team directions as with Romo's for 3 seasons.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Or...you bite the bullet for a season and let Dak go somewhere else and get that $50M per season.

So if we go 12-5 and maybe a CC game we should just tear it apart.

If we don't make.playoffs, then probably. If we lose in first round of playoffs, then serious consideration..

 

[Rayman70]

we luv kicking the can

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

It doesn’t matter when they don’t draft or sign a FA viable option…..it’s like the leverage they had when they caved into Daks demands last contract….Jones was bidding against himself with no viable alternative

I don’t blame Dak for that one bit……Jerrys business acumen and reputation surely doesn’t come from player contract negotiations

There are no. I able FA options. Good one are signed by their teams. Or you get a washed up Matt Ryan.

Draft is the only viable option and it's a gamble. Good teams draft a QB every three years and develop them...if they are no good then you draft another one. It also gives you better negotiation leverage

But with our GM he wants to draft Johnny Manziel or Paxton Lynch.

 

[MikeB80]

Its going to be great when this guy is getting 50 million a year...I can not wait.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Re-structuring rather than extending Dak Prescott​

The Cowboys never learn when it comes to shooting themselves in the foot.

Right after seeing DeMarcus Lawrence's value increase when they played hardball, the Jones family decided to play hardball with Dak Prescott. They balked at a contract rumored to be $32 million per season in 2020 and instead, paid $31.4 million on the franchise tag. They tagged him again in 2021 before finally signing him to a deal worth $40 million per season. That means they cost themselves $8 million per season by waiting to pay the man they knew was the franchise quarterback.

In 2023, they're again proving they haven't learned. Prescott enters the year with just two seasons left on his deal and Dallas turned to him for cap relief. But instead of working out an extension, they restructured his contract — and he will now count for $59 million in 2024. Yes, they can extend him before next season and lower that cap hit but they will again have to pay a lot more. Right now, quarterbacks are signing for roughly $45 million per season but that will increase in a hurry — especially with Justin Herbert and the Chargers discussing a new deal.

This means Dallas is likely going to see Prescott command closer to $50 million — especially if he has a bounce-back year in 2023. They had some leverage entering the offseason but they ended up giving it all to him.

https://thelandryhat.com/posts/3-contract-decisions-haunt-dallas-cowboys-prescott-gallup

Was agent orange used during your battles in the Army?
Might as well give Jerry a handgun or some rope if he even intends to extend and give inepto to 50 million a year.
Why, what has he done in his NFL career but choke away any chance of glory?
Now back to the real world.....

 

[Setackin]

This is the genius logic of this fanbase..they don’t want to extend or restructure Dak now they want to wait until he performs well and then extend him and have to pay more. Makes zero sense to me. You make a decision on Dak now. Not later.

Fine. Then trade him and eat the cap with a QB on a rookie contract. #ITrustWillMcClay

 

[big dog cowboy]

This is the genius logic of this fanbase..they don’t want to extend or restructure Dak now they want to wait until he performs well and then extend him and have to pay more. Makes zero sense to me. You make a decision on Dak now. Not later.

Why would Dak agree to an extension or restructure now?

He wouldn't. And the Cowboys can't make him.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Why would Dak agree to an extension or restructure now?

He wouldn't. And the Cowboys can't make him.

Why would he disagree to a 50 million dollar deal right now? How much more can he get next offseason if he gets hurt or if the team fails?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Fine. Then trade him and eat the cap with a QB on a rookie contract. #ITrustWillMcClay

At least its a plan....

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Why would he disagree to a 50 million dollar deal right now? How much more can he get next offseason if he gets hurt or if the team fails?

50 million please stop with the fantasies......and thanks for the laughs!!!!!
He will be lucky if he keeps his job this coming season.

 

[Jake]

Re-structuring rather than extending Dak Prescott​

The Cowboys never learn when it comes to shooting themselves in the foot.

Right after seeing DeMarcus Lawrence's value increase when they played hardball, the Jones family decided to play hardball with Dak Prescott. They balked at a contract rumored to be $32 million per season in 2020 and instead, paid $31.4 million on the franchise tag. They tagged him again in 2021 before finally signing him to a deal worth $40 million per season. That means they cost themselves $8 million per season by waiting to pay the man they knew was the franchise quarterback.

In 2023, they're again proving they haven't learned. Prescott enters the year with just two seasons left on his deal and Dallas turned to him for cap relief. But instead of working out an extension, they restructured his contract — and he will now count for $59 million in 2024. Yes, they can extend him before next season and lower that cap hit but they will again have to pay a lot more. Right now, quarterbacks are signing for roughly $45 million per season but that will increase in a hurry — especially with Justin Herbert and the Chargers discussing a new deal.

This means Dallas is likely going to see Prescott command closer to $50 million — especially if he has a bounce-back year in 2023. They had some leverage entering the offseason but they ended up giving it all to him.

https://thelandryhat.com/posts/3-contract-decisions-haunt-dallas-cowboys-prescott-gallup

Dak is going to be the Cowboys QB beyond 2024, whether or not we all like that idea. You know who runs this team. They are not going to let a good (even if not great) QB walk away on a roll of the dice. That's not how they operate and we all know this by now, even if some of us don't like it. Restructure, extend, he's going to be in Arlington.