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It's hard to say the Cowboys got the better end of the six-year, $78 million DeMarcus Ware extension, since over these next three years he'll be the most highly paid non-quarterback ever.
But the truth of the matter is Ware's deal is keeping with the theme of good value the Cowboys have gotten in a lot of their recent contract extensions.
Albert Haynesworth's $100 million contract may sound bigger, but in reality the Commanders defensive tackle signed a four-year, $48 million deal since the final three years of his contract include huge escalators.
Ware's deal basically has two halves - the first three years in which he will make an average of $15 annually, and a very doable back half in which he will average $11 million a year, which by then will seem like a great value, assuming Ware's excellent play continues.
Compare that to the value the Cowboys got for Jay Ratliff in 2007, when he signed a five-year, $20 million extension, less than half the total package former teammate Chris Canty signed with the Giants.
Then there's Tony Romo, whose average salary on his six-year deal is just over $11 million, compared to the $16 million annuity Eli Manning is owed, or the $15 million San Diego will pay Philip Rivers each year in his new contract.
Jason Witten may be the best value the Cowboys have. He signed a six-year, $29 million deal just before the 2006 season. Would you rather have Witten and his contract, or Kellen Winslow II and the six-year deal Tampa gave him this off-season, which could reach past $42 million?
This is not all to say the Cowboys have swindled their best players, either, because these contracts have been for some of the most unselfish team players in the locker room.
It was impressive to hear Ware mention Monday he couldn't ask for too much money because the Cowboys could use it on other players.
But the truth of the matter is Ware's deal is keeping with the theme of good value the Cowboys have gotten in a lot of their recent contract extensions.
Albert Haynesworth's $100 million contract may sound bigger, but in reality the Commanders defensive tackle signed a four-year, $48 million deal since the final three years of his contract include huge escalators.
Ware's deal basically has two halves - the first three years in which he will make an average of $15 annually, and a very doable back half in which he will average $11 million a year, which by then will seem like a great value, assuming Ware's excellent play continues.
Compare that to the value the Cowboys got for Jay Ratliff in 2007, when he signed a five-year, $20 million extension, less than half the total package former teammate Chris Canty signed with the Giants.
Then there's Tony Romo, whose average salary on his six-year deal is just over $11 million, compared to the $16 million annuity Eli Manning is owed, or the $15 million San Diego will pay Philip Rivers each year in his new contract.
Jason Witten may be the best value the Cowboys have. He signed a six-year, $29 million deal just before the 2006 season. Would you rather have Witten and his contract, or Kellen Winslow II and the six-year deal Tampa gave him this off-season, which could reach past $42 million?
This is not all to say the Cowboys have swindled their best players, either, because these contracts have been for some of the most unselfish team players in the locker room.
It was impressive to hear Ware mention Monday he couldn't ask for too much money because the Cowboys could use it on other players.
