Recent and soon to be moves by the front office is for leverage against Dak

[J12B]

Solidifying the defense by extending Diggs, the raise Martin received, trading for Lance, today's extension of Steele and the incoming extension of Lamb is all being done as part of a strategic roster construction so that when Dak and the front office negotiate a new deal, the front office is going to be able to say we've given you all these key pieces for success, now it's time that you work with us.

Plus, the front office is going to let them know they can not budge with Micah needing an extension as soon as next year.

Dak got the max deal last time around.

Now it's time for him to take a team friendly deal for a Superbowl run.

If not, then it will be best for both parties to go their separate ways.

Hopefully a team friendly extension is worked out with Dak.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Solidifying the defense by extending Diggs, the raise Martin received, trading for Lance, today's extension of Steele and the incoming extension of Lamb is all being done as part of a strategic roster construction so that when Dak and the front office negotiate a new deal, the front office is going to be able to say we've given you all these key pieces for success, now it's time that you work with us.

Plus, the front office is going to let them know they can not budge with Micah needing an extension as soon as next year.

Dak got the max deal last time around.

Now it's time for him to take a team friendly deal for a Superbowl run.

If not, then it will be best for both parties to go their separate ways.

Hopefully a team friendly extension is worked out with Dak.

Dak played on 2mil as the 4th year starter instead of signing a below market extension.

I don't see a guy feeling he owes the franchise anything, and he has a point. If they try to box Dak into taking another below market contract, I can totally see him walking.

 

[Sandyf]

Solidifying the defense by extending Diggs, the raise Martin received, trading for Lance, today's extension of Steele and the incoming extension of Lamb is all being done as part of a strategic roster construction so that when Dak and the front office negotiate a new deal, the front office is going to be able to say we've given you all these key pieces for success, now it's time that you work with us.

Plus, the front office is going to let them know they can not budge with Micah needing an extension as soon as next year.

Dak got the max deal last time around.

Now it's time for him to take a team friendly deal for a Superbowl run.

If not, then it will be best for both parties to go their separate ways.

Hopefully a team friendly extension is worked out with Dak.

Unfortunately that is not how the negotiations work. As much as Cowboys either like or dislike (hate) Dak, the fact remains that he is one of the top QB in the league. Lance is still an unknown just like any rookie. so Dallas will extend him unless Lance can prove he is the guy somehow but still Dak would be a $62 million cap hit if released at the end of the year. So odds are he will be extended just don't bet on it being team friendly.

 

[J12B]

Dak played on 2mil as the 4th year starter instead of signing a below market extension.

I don't see a guy feeling he owes the franchise anything, and he has a point. If they try to box Dak into taking another below market contract, I can totally see him walking.

It's been 3 years since he received his market setting deal.

He's won 1 playoff game and did not have a great 2022 season with 15 interceptions and a poor performance against SF in the playoffs.

His pay rate requires much more success than what he has produced.

Dak has lost leverage.

 

[LatinMind]

Unfortunately that is not how the negotiations work. As much as Cowboys either like or dislike (hate) Dak, the fact remains that he is one of the top QB in the league. Lance is still an unknown just like any rookie. so Dallas will extend him unless Lance can prove he is the guy somehow but still Dak would be a $62 million cap hit if released at the end of the year. So odds are he will be extended just don't bet on it being team friendly.

Dak I think is gonna be a June 1 cut Next yr unless this team goes to the superbowl

 

[Jimbo123]

It's been 3 years since he received his market setting deal.

He's won 1 playoff game and did not have a great 2022 season with 15 interceptions and a poor performance against SF in the playoffs.

His pay rate requires much more success than what he has produced.

Dak has lost leverage.

Dak has all the leverage. Dak will want 4 years 220M, 180M guaranteed. Who's going to be the QB if not Dak?
Rush ?? Lance????

 

[J12B]

Dak has all the leverage. Dak will want 4 years 220M, 180M guaranteed. Who's going to be the QB if not Dak?

They'll either roll the dice on Trey Lance next year or draft a QB Round 1 next year.

The draft class is loaded at the position and I coule see Dallas trading a lot of draft capital to move up and get a QB they want.

 

[AsthmaField]

In before page 50. Usually I’m later than that on Dak threads.

This one will be a doozy. Maybe I should have said page 100?

 

[USArmyVet]

Dak played on 2mil as the 4th year starter instead of signing a below market extension.

I don't see a guy feeling he owes the franchise anything, and he has a point. If they try to box Dak into taking another below market contract, I can totally see him walking.

It's called a 4th-round rookie contract so stop the claim Dak did Dallas a favor when in early 2019 JJ offered Dak a $32M/year deal but Dak turned it down demanding more money, just as he did in 2020.....Dak is about the money, period.

 

[HungryLion]

I really don’t think many of these moves at all have to do with “leverage” in the negotiations. Honestly. Every team signs players and tries to build the best roster possible. That has nothing to do with Dak’s contract.

Now, whether or not the FO is really willing to let him walk…….. it’s possible. But we won’t know for 2 more years. Honestly I think it still depends what happens in the next 2 seasons. If he struggles or fails to get the team any further. Maybe the FO moves on.

If the cowboys actually make it to a Super Bowl or even win it. Then Dak will be able to write his own check.

The future is not decided. A lot rides on how this season goes.

 

[USArmyVet]

Dak has all the leverage. Dak will want 4 years 220M, 180M guaranteed. Who's going to be the QB if not Dak?
Rush ?? Lance????

I guarantee that if Dak plays like he did in 2020 then Dak does not have the leverage you seem to think he has.

 

[Jimbo123]

They'll either roll the dice on Trey Lance next year or draft a QB Round 1 next year.

The draft class is loaded at the position and I coule see Dallas trading a lot of draft capital to move up and get a QB they want.

After solidifying the defense by extending Diggs, the raise Martin received, trading for Lance, today's extension of Steele and the incoming extension of Lamb then you're going to roll the dice with Lance or bring in a rookie QB..ARE YOU NUTS?? Lance is AWFUL. Cowboys don't have a lot of draft capital next year..

 

[Mannix]

Just let Dak know that David Carr can probably be signed for the league minimum.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

The money is irrelevant when the player does not have the Talent base to produce the results that are desired.
Folks wake up please as we have a very talented team not winning Superbowls due to the ineptness of the most important position on the field.
Have Dak play for free.
What is really going to change?
NADA!!!!
P.S. If the last 2 Niner playoff losses didn't convince you then consider yourself a Dak fan and follow him to his next team which by the way he will be warming up the bench sooner than later!!!

 

[CCBoy]

It's all on Dak and very dependent upon his outcomes this very season. No way around this one.

 

[noshame]

I'm afraid Dak has been weighed, measured and offered a all- you- can- eat deal at McDonald's.

 

[DallasEast]

All of the mentioned moves, with Trey Lance being the exception, were made to compete for a Super Bowl appearance or championship now or ASAP. The front office, which is essentially Jerry Jones, has a decision to make during contract negotiations with Dak Prescott:

1. Do whatever is necessary to secure the quarterback he has always believed can quarterback the team to a championship or
2. Roll the dice and hope this new quarterback acquisition can fulfill the exact same expectation before the potential of the current roster deteriorates

Jones is a gambler. The second option is his nature. On the other hand, he hopes everyone will eventually give him the credit he thinks he deserves for backing his current quarterback, midway in his rookie season until the present.

This is another thread worth bookmarking as yet another Prescott what if.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Just let Dak know that David Carr can probably be signed for the league minimum.

This video still makes me want to barf at how Jerry got bamboozled and married us to such an inept talent!!
Heck, I could hit the 1st 2 targets...........

 

[Adreme]

Solidifying the defense by extending Diggs, the raise Martin received, trading for Lance, today's extension of Steele and the incoming extension of Lamb is all being done as part of a strategic roster construction so that when Dak and the front office negotiate a new deal, the front office is going to be able to say we've given you all these key pieces for success, now it's time that you work with us.

Plus, the front office is going to let them know they can not budge with Micah needing an extension as soon as next year.

Dak got the max deal last time around.

Now it's time for him to take a team friendly deal for a Superbowl run.

If not, then it will be best for both parties to go their separate ways.

Hopefully a team friendly extension is worked out with Dak.

The FO does not have leverage. Adding a QB who lost a backup job to Sam Darnold is not leverage. Signing other players is not leverage.

Here is what leverage is: being regarded by the entire league as a top 10 QB who will be able to walk as a true free agent in 2 seasons with no ability to tag. That is leverage. The only way Dallas could actually try and get leverage is to have one of the top 2 picks next year, but that isn’t going to happen.

 

[USArmyVet]

The FO does not have leverage. Adding a QB who lost a backup job to Sam Darnold is not leverage. Signing other players is not leverage.

Here is what leverage is: being regarded by the entire league as a top 10 QB who will be able to walk as a true free agent in 2 seasons with no ability to tag. That is leverage. The only way Dallas could actually try and get leverage is to have one of the top 2 picks next year, but that isn’t going to happen.

JJ to Dak if Dak stinks it up this season:

"We have provided you every opportunity talent-wise to secure this organization at least an NFCCG appearance and for whatever reason you have not delivered, in spite of me giving you the contract you demanded.
Well, we need to move on so for the betterment of this organization and for you, I am asking you to remove your no-trade clause so we can try and find a team that you would want to go to. You can, of course, refuse to remove your no-trade clause as that is your right.
However, it is also my right as owner and GM to do what I have to in order to absorb your $59M cap hit next season to retain your rights as we move on and give Trey Lance the starting job for 2024. As such, I expect you would be supportive of him and this organization. That said, if you choose not to report to the team I have the right to fine you for every day missed.
Then, after the 2024 season, I will release you after June 1st to save this organization the $36M in dead money your release will cost us. Most organizations will have their QBs in place by then so you can settle for an offer from a lower-rung team or a team wanting to offer a 1-year prove-it deal.
So while I appreciate all you have done for the organization, at the end of the day I can and will do what I think is best for this organization first and foremost....so it's your call Dak: you can drop your no-trade clause or you sit while this team moves forward.
Talk to your agent and let me know what you want to do. You have 3-days to get back to me before I make the decision."