I agree but owners and some fans are mainly crazy on this topic. Any other position people are always on their well we can replace them but when it comes to non elite qb's same people are like we have to keep the average QB. Why? Its hard to find elite QB talent but average QB talent that's not hard to do hence why its called average. I know some like to hype Dak up like he's some generational QB but he's just average so he can be replaced.
Easily amused. Bless your heart!
It's probably more about the guaranteed portion of the money.
We're probably still not going anywhere even if they don't pay Dak.
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Team should've sign this man last year. It wasn't like we had many options. Next year the value will go up more. On top of that how you going ask Dak to take a team friendly deal when the team paid Zeke all that money
If you don't pay you end up recycling Case Keenum or Joe Flacco at age 35 or Ryan Tannehill. It's supply and demand - there aren't that many good QBs to go around. And even top draft picks are iffy. There are as many or more EJ Manuel', Paxton Lynch's and Josh Rosen's as there are Deshaun Watson's.
Well stated. When Mahomes does his next contract, he will very likely easily exceed $40M/yr...perhaps even $45M. Bottom line, as you clearly stated, is that prices are going up, not down/stagnant.IMO I don't think enough people talk about the LENGTH of the contract.
Let's say for arguments sake, Dallas signed Dak to a 7 year, $280 million contract ($40 M Year). By the time the contract hits the end, Dak could be the 15th highest paid QB in the NFL, especially with another CBA coming up for negotiation soon.
Hey, I understand Dallas' position. More years = easier to manipulate for Cap Room, if needed.
I also understand Dak's position. In 6 years, the AAV for a Top QB could very well be $50 million+.
Impossible? Well 6 years ago, in April of 2013, Aaron Rodgers became the highest paid player in the NFL with a 5 year, $110 million ($22 AAY). So in 6 years, the highest paid went from $22 M to $35 M. So it is not inconceivable to see the highest paid player in the NFL going from $35+ to reaching or exceeding $50 AAV by 2025.
I don't blame either side nor am I mad at either side.
Both are doing what they think is best for them. And if for whatever reason it does not work out well for the Cowboys and/or Dak, then they also have no one else to blame then themselves. Because in the end BOTH SIDES will need to have agreed on a new contract or for both parties to seek opportunities elsewhere.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find it quite interesting.
I know. There's more than one way to skin a cat. I'm playing the odds too. Sign him or dump him, we're probably not winning squat either way. But, we'll have a new QB to hate on if we let him go.
You're forgetting the time value of money...$22M ain't what it used to be. How much would Rodgers get today, if in his prime?
Could be, but I'm more in the "length of contract" camp as being the main holdup.
That's a dangerous gamble.
Probably, but I think Prescott and Cooper both have a lot to gain by going into the offseason without contracts. As FA's they'd have the team over a barrel. It's a big risk on the part of the Joneses and I don't understand their nonchalance. Can't franchise them both.
