Agreed, but to some of us, CAP% and RESPONSIBILITY go hand in hand. If a player takes 20%+ of the CAP, i'm looking to him to elevate the team (not be part of the problem.....with his apparent inabilities in most crucial games).
No-ones saying 'ALL'. But how would you overcome these other failings, whilst paying Dak a 20%+ CAP Hit?
If you're going down the ALL-IN route, look at the last team to succeed....still relied on their QB to step up in the Play-offs ......in three of the four play-off victories he orchestrated , 2 TD winning drives and a last drive FG.
We can pay Dak, we can go ALL-IN, but there's nothing to suggest that Dak will be able to orchestrate this comeback, which pretty much happens each year in the play-off run of the SB winning teams.
As for Jerry, i'm convinced that he would of gone ALL-IN, had it not been for the GB debacle. Dak's contract was designed (and restructured) in the full expectation of being extended this year..... BUT AS YOU INFER, THERE's TOO MUCH BLAME TO GO AROUND FOR THIS TO BE A REALISTIC SCENARIO.
I'm not against a longer contract and kick as much down the alley to give it a shot (even though i'm not convinced it'll work), but if doesnt accept a longer contract.....move on, build a team through the line and defense, fitting in a QB in a 2016 (or Purdy) style arm-chair ride.