Terry Bradshaw's nugget on Dak's contract negotiation

[Chasing6]

The problem with this is we don't truly know how much Dak wants. The closest we heard is an interview recently where he admitted he was not necessarily looking to be the highest-paid player. He then said well maybe with a grin and that he had bet on himself before. We know Burrow is the highest paid at $55M. So I think it is reasonable to assume his ceiling is $53-56M, which is more than Jerry is willing to pay.

The longer it takes the more Dak will demand.

 

[Chasing6]

Even if he wanted 50M per year, Dallas still owes 95M to the cap that would have to be added to any new contract. If it was a 4 year 50m contract, they're looking at spreading out 295M in a 5 year time span. Or leave him at 55M now and spread out 240M over 4 years. The quarterback simply does not justify the price tag. But hey, if Jerry has no problem with Dak being a 55M cap hit this year, he'll have no problem with him being just as much going forward.

Dallas can not sign Dak this year even if they wanted to. Current Cap hit is $55M, next year $40M, so if they signed him what would happpen?

Are we going to push $100M into the future???

 

[Steve007]

Not in the playoffs they didn’t.

They did. The Cowboys had 123 yards in the wild card game. The Texans had 76 yards in the wild card game. The Tampa bay had 119 yards in the wild card game. The lions had 114 in the divisional game. The 49ers had 111 in the divisional game. The Chiefs had 89 in the AFC championship game.

 

[Rockport]

Dallas can not sign Dak this year even if they wanted to. Current Cap hit is $55M, next year $40M, so if they signed him what would happpen?

Are we going to push $100M into the future???

It will be a new contract spread over multiple years so cap hit will go down a bunch.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Maybe it's just me but it appears Dak has stronger support outside of Cowboy Nations. It is rare for a team to allow its franchise QB's contract to reach its final year........, especially w/o a trade and/or franchise tag options. Unless they are preparing to move on.......




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Dak Prescott Advice: Tell Cowboys 'Bleep You!' - Terry Bradshaw on Contract Talks​

Dak Prescott Advice: Tell Dallas Cowboys 'Bleep You!' - Terry Bradshaw on Contract Talks

• TERENCE WATSON
• MAY 17, 2024 6:02 PM EDT

As painful as it has been to see Dak fold like a wet taco every year I will say that the Cowboys management never tried to build a team that minimized his weaknesses. Garrett had the right idea with a baddass OL and running game but this franchise generally refuses to invest in an elite defense.

 

[CWR]

The $$$ isnt the obstacle. what's the difference between $5-$10m per, when the CAP's north of $260m. Sportrac has the CAP rising by $40m in the next two years and understandably EVERY agent wants their man to re-enter the market to capitalize.

If it were a longer contract (reflecting SOME CAP inflation) i'm sure both sides could come to an agreement.....but after the GB I think even Jerry's not so much enamored with his own and wont give in to everything, ala 2021.

Not enamored with his own, and not willing to pay outside FAs. "All in."

 

[CWR]

Dallas can not sign Dak this year even if they wanted to. Current Cap hit is $55M, next year $40M, so if they signed him what would happpen?

Are we going to push $100M into the future???

Yes exactly, just like Philly has 300 million sitting in void contracts. They'd sign him and stretch out the cap hits. Some of which is smart, because the cap increases and the hit then relatively decreases.

Of course, I think it's time to move forward. I like Dak, but we aren't putting him in a position he can succeed in. I see no point in moving forward with him then.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

I've said before that I am surprised he hasn't told the Cowboys, specifically Stephen Jones, to kick rocks.

Dak and agents know cowboys are the money train.
"Kick rocks" then what? Jerry is the easiest to bamboozle....the last contract and uts ntc is proof.

 

[Dallasfann]

I'm actually proud of the FO. I think most people who actually watch the games, especially the last 3 playoff losses, realize Dak has been a big reason the Cowboys lost. It would be easy to sign Dak and have a mediocre QB running the show the next 5 years. The media, fair weather fans and opposing fans would also not be against it because his fantasy football numbers look good. Good on them for seeing exactly what Dak is.

 

[slick325]

Dak and agents know cowboys are the money train.
"Kick rocks" then what? Jerry is the easiest to bamboozle....the last contract and uts ntc is proof.

I hear ya and agree that the Jones boys love to overpay their own. That being said, Prescott is going to break the bank if he hits free agency in 2025.

 

[Shane612]

I wish Dak would say "Bleep you" to Jerry and demand a trade. That would be the best thing to have happen this off season for both sides.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I'm actually proud of the FO. I think most people who actually watch the games, especially the last 3 playoff losses, realize Dak has been a big reason the Cowboys lost. It would be easy to sign Dak and have a mediocre QB running the show the next 5 years. The media, fair weather fans and opposing fans would also not be against it because his fantasy football numbers look good. Good on them for seeing exactly what Dak is.

If they truly believed that and decided to move on I would have no problems getting behind the change. My issue is if they don't think Dak can lead them on a deep playoff run why wait to move on? Pull the plug already and give Lance a year to sink or swim. That way either you've found another QB option or you're drafting high next year.

Letting Dak play this out is the worst thing they can do in my opinion. Sign him or move him.

 

[Dallasfann]

If they truly believed that and decided to move on I would have no problems getting behind the change. My issue is if they don't think Dak can lead them on a deep playoff run why wait to move on? Pull the plug already and give Lance a year to sink or swim. That way either you've found another QB option or you're drafting high next year.

Letting Dak play this out is the worst thing they can do in my opinion. Sign him or move him.

I agree but honestly letting Dak and Mike have one more go at it also isn't the worse thing. If everything falls in place and Dak isn't forced to do much he could be the QB of a SB winning team. Sort of in a Flaco type of way. Our defense would need to obviously take a huge leap but letting Lance sit one more year might do him good also.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I agree but honestly letting Dak and Mike have one more go at it also isn't the worse thing. If everything falls in place and Dak isn't forced to do much he could be the QB of a SB winning team. Sort of in a Flaco type of way. Our defense would need to obviously take a huge leap but letting Lance sit one more year might do him good also.

And I sort of agree with you. My big issue if that if you're going to give Dak/Mike one more run lets at least give them a real chance. I think this is a solid roster dont get me wrong, but it's heavily reliant on you guys stepping up at basically every position group. You really need to hit on Guyton, Beebe, Mazi, Tolbert, at least one of the young backers, someone to pair with Zeke, etc.

The total hands off approach in free agency really makes this year feel like this team has a limited ceiling.

 

[Blitzen]

Not in the playoffs they didn’t.

Not trying to say that the Cowboys had a dynamic run game vs the Packers but they were okay. The Texans rushed poorly the entire season, then ran for 76 yards on 22 carries (3.45 YPC average) in the playoff game vs the Browns. The Cowboys ran for 123 yards on 25 carries (4.92 YPC) against the Packers.

Of course run defense was much better for Houston against Cleveland. The thing for all fans to remember is that the offense does not always revolve around the rushing game in every playoff game. Houston produced most of its points via CJ’s arm. Offenses must adapt and become flexible to what will work to become good against the best defenses. The champions and final four do not always have strong running games though most do and it certainly helps offenses become more consistent with point production.

 

[Qcard]

Never ever take a Cowboys hater’s word as sincere when it comes to doing what’s best for the team.

 

[Rockport]

Not trying to say that the Cowboys had a dynamic run game vs the Packers but they were okay. The Texans rushed poorly the entire season, then ran for 76 yards on 22 carries (3.45 YPC average) in the playoff game vs the Browns. The Cowboys ran for 123 yards on 25 carries (4.92 YPC) against the Packers.

Of course run defense was much better for Houston against Cleveland. The thing for all fans to remember is that the offense does not always revolve around the rushing game in every playoff game. Houston produced most of its points via CJ’s arm. Offenses must adapt and become flexible to what will work to become good against the best defenses. The champions and final four do not always have strong running games though most do and it certainly helps offenses become more consistent with point production.

They were not ok. Dak had 45 of the rushing yards. I find it unbelievable that there are fans who said the running game was ok.

 

[CCBoy]

My advice to Terry Bradshaw…

Isn't he a Cowboy's fan?

 

[Qcard]

Maybe it's just me but it appears Dak has stronger support outside of Cowboy Nations. It is rare for a team to allow its franchise QB's contract to reach its final year........, especially w/o a trade and/or franchise tag options. Unless they are preparing to move on.......




https://athlonsports.com/nfl/dallas...dvice-jerry-jones-negotiations-contract-bleep

Dak Prescott Advice: Tell Cowboys 'Bleep You!' - Terry Bradshaw on Contract Talks​

Dak Prescott Advice: Tell Dallas Cowboys 'Bleep You!' - Terry Bradshaw on Contract Talks

• TERENCE WATSON
• MAY 17, 2024 6:02 PM EDT

Not only is the fight for possible FA QB Prescott coming from outside but the smoke has been tied to Belicheck and Tomlin.

Dak Haters are a worthless fan base with influence equal to a 4-1 record in 7 seasons

 

[Flamma]

If they truly believed that and decided to move on I would have no problems getting behind the change. My issue is if they don't think Dak can lead them on a deep playoff run why wait to move on? Pull the plug already and give Lance a year to sink or swim. That way either you've found another QB option or you're drafting high next year.

Letting Dak play this out is the worst thing they can do in my opinion. Sign him or move him.

I think Jerry is trying the old Steinbrenner approach. He thought that if he made his employees always feel uncomfortable, he'd get the best out of them. I don't think it's going to work with players. But we'll see.

Besides that, how do you go about pulling the plug now? Release him? Trade him? Tell the coach who to start?