I keep reading about Dak supposedly having leverage in contract negotiations with the Cowboys, but what does he really have?
He has to be desirable for the Cowboys to want to sign him, but why should they want him back?
He has a proven record of choking in the biggest games every season.
Cooper Rush outplayed him when he came in during Dak's injury two years ago, going 5-1.
Dak single handedly cost the Cowboys the game versus the Packers last season in the playoffs, and cost McCarthy the win in his return to Green Bay the year before.
Dak promised to bring rings to the Cowboys with his last contract, but has consistently been the reason they don't win versus good teams and in the playoffs.
So what "leverage" does he supposedly have? He has a proven record of letting the Cowboys down every time they need him.
It would seem that he should be hoping and praying that Jerry is still gullible enough to give him another chance.
so he has leverage because he has no trade clause. and last year of contract. everyone except a few on this board like yourself think no one will sign him, while the MARKET is such that he will get 50M and above most probably in the open market.
also, that Jones has no alternative plan. Dak is the best QB on the roster, which says a lot about the roster than Dak.
Cooper rush absolutely did not out play him. that's being blind. Cooper rush led offense was 22nd ranked or worse in almost every statistical category. that's not out playing. the defense gave up average of 13 points during the wins. the very first time the defense gave up more than 20 points we got blown out because he couldn't lead the offense. so yeah, lets not go there.
and I can give you a list of 500 NFL players who promised a ring. they all say that. every owner will tell you their goal is to win a superbowl. otherwise why be in the league.
he has leverage, he will playout this year at 55M. he doesn't have to renegotiate to lower cap hit. he has no trade clause. Jerry can do one of two things. either release him now and take a hit. which then Dak can sign with any team at 50M and above. or he waits until next year and he is outright FA and can sign with anyone and the market will be hot as usual. Jerry is left holding his nuts. if the 35 year old, not having accomplished anything Kirck Cousins gets 45M, then Dak will get at least 50M. so Dak has all the leverage.
with that said, you definitely are saying wins and losses are a QB stat, the rest are not accountable.
if you don't understand the above. then you have no idea about NFL and how it works. you have no idea.