Twitter: Schefter: Cowboys likely to use franchise tag on Prescott

[DallasDomination]

Agreed . Wilson elevates the players around him , i don't see it in Dak . Maybe im wrong ?

Nobody outside of Cowboys forums and irrational Facebook groups would argue this.

 

[tyke1doe]

Cowboys better have a backup plan at QB

I think they will.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I think they will.

Hopefully it’s better than Cooper Rush or a Mike White type signing.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Agreed . Wilson elevates the players around him , i don't see it in Dak . Maybe im wrong ?

I’m not arguing against this claim but what are you gauging this opinion on?

 

[unionjack8]

The front office have screwed this up for the past 12 months. I'm no mega fan boy of dak but he should be locked up by now if you think he is the guy.
And he is being greedy too.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

I’m not arguing against this claim but what are you gauging this opinion on?

i've seen rusell wilson play on tv , he is elite IMO .

 

[Carson]

Simply a backup plan.

Just means they will work something out but Dak isn’t going anywhere

 

[Risen Star]

So are there any Prescott fans who have soured on him because of these negotiations?

Which side is more likely to be unreasonable? You'd be hard pressed to say the Cowboys.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yes they play different positions, But Dak has already stated clearly that he will not be in training camp is no deal is reached..

He hasnt said that he won't be in training camp

 

[Texas_Pete]

This could be Cowboys related if...

 

[BBGTYCOON]

 

[ShortRound]

He would have signed the 33 when it was there.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

This could be Cowboys related if...

This should be us . It should be Jerrah pursuing Brady .

Dak's 40M should be offered to this guy .

He can sign 10 years at 40M ; he will probably retire after 2-3 year period anyway .

 

[MarcusRock]

It’s always been dumb. I’m asking you a question. If Cobb and Cooper were bad before they got here and then got better when they got here then using your definition how is that not elevating?

I'm saying they weren't bad when they got here. Each had 1K seasons on their resumes.

 

[mattjames2010]

He would have signed the 33 when it was there.

With Mahomes future contract expected to be almost worth $200 mil, Dak waiting a season may have worked in his favor and hurt Jerry. Personally, I would just move on at this point - the QB market is getting out of control.

 

[mattjames2010]

Didn’t compare anyone. My point was Doug Baldwin was a great receiver. The whole “elevating” argument is a silly one. So if you are drafted late or not at all that means a quarterback made you better? It’s a dumb argument.

Baldwin really wasn't "Great", he had a big 2015 season, but otherwise he was a good WR and put up just good numbers. Baldwin certainly didn't do anything to make Wilson what he is, which is why he still had his MVP-like season without him.

Elite QBs elevate players.

 

[BigStar]

cbssports.com is confirming Dak will likely hold-out if franchise tagged .

Good. Hopefully McCarthy takes this as a sign to look forward. Tua/Herbert sound good about now. Oh no, we miss out on the DT who may play, put the fire under Prescott who is doing the who else bit right now?

 

[tyke1doe]

Hopefully it’s better than Cooper Rush or a Mike White type signing.

I think when McCarthy met with Jerry Jones, they discussed EVERYTHING, but particularly, the quarterback situation. I think they all know what they have in Dak - whether bus driver or franchise. And they're just letting the game play itself out.
I, personally, believe that the Jones aren't solid on Dak. If so, he would have been signed by now. I don't know if McCarthy is sold on Dak, but he wants to see what he can do with him for one season.
Furthermore, I would not be surprised to see the Cowboys take a quarterback in the first three rounds. That's my prediction. And if Tua or Herbert miraculously drop to 17, it would not surprise me in the least if they took either. McCarthy has worked enough around Aaron Rodgers and with the WCO to know he's going to need a starting quarterback able to run his system and a backup quarterback who can take over if the starter goes down.
McCarthy doesn't have to win now. As long as he puts his plan in motion like Andy Reid did. KC jumped from #27 to #10 to grab Mahomes, giving up, essentially, only a 1st and a 3rd, let Mahomes sit for a year and then, walla, the Chiefs will be perennial contenders for the next 10 years.
I believe McCarthy has a similar plan in mind. Everyone else is watching for DT and safeties. I'm watching the quarterback position because I think that's the key spot and that's where the action is going to be focused. I don't think McCarthy wants to mess this job up. So he's going to take care of that position and determine what he has at quarterback THIS YEAR!

 

[willia451]

Cowboys likely to use franchise tag on Prescott

Maybe not even that. They obviously don't think Dak is all that. Otherwise a deal would have been done long ago.

They made him an offer last year. It was a fair offer I thought. He turned it down. So he might be gone. One way or the other. Might as well start getting your heads wrapped around that.

We'll see.

 

[JBS]

He doesn't have to play here. He can say goodbye and hit the market. Why would you tag a player you know wants to move on? Dak, at that point, would be deserving of a second contract in this league and I'd be on his side.

I don't understand. If Dallas chooses to tag him twice. He has no choice but to play on it..

Sure, he can stay home. That won't happen