What is Dak's supposed "leverage"?

[MyFairLady]

You are asking an 81 year old man to take a chance and step out into the unknown. Any day that goes by and he does not slip in the shower is a huge win. Moving on from Dak would be like asking him to walk around in the house with just socks and no slippers. Not happening.

 

[Chasing6]

You are asking an 81 year old man to take a chance and step out into the unknown. Any day that goes by and he does not slip in the shower is a huge win. Moving on from Dak would be like asking him to walk around in the house with just socks and no slippers. Not happening.

Unfortunately, at this point it is no longer even Jerry's decision to make.

As some of you have stated, Dak already has enough money.

It is in Dak's best interest to become a Free Agent and then decide what team he believes gives him the best chance to succeed in the playoffs.

 

[CWR]

I received a text from Snoopy, completely out of the blue. It said, "ARF! ARF! ARF ARF ARF GRRR ARF!" Needless to say, I used Google Translator to decipher his message, which says, "Tell him to ignore Charlie Brown ARRRGGGHHH!"

If Charlie believes it was Rush winning those games and not the defense I'm gonna listen to Snoopy.

I like Rush too, and don't like disrespecting what he accomplished, but we could all see the offense tailing off as the weeks went by.

 

[Chasing6]

If Charlie believes it was Rush winning those games and not the defense I'm gonna listen to Snoopy.

I like Rush too, and don't like disrespecting what he accomplished, but we could all see the offense tailing off as the weeks went by.

I don't understand why people can't comprehend why the team wins or losses the game.

 

[DallasEast]

Of course anyone can do anything. Dak has made it clear he is comfortable gambling on himself and playing out the year.

Translation = He will not be traded.

Teams can call around. GM Jethro can call around(doubtful) Fans on this site can continue to speculate, wish, hope, theorize all they want about Dak being traded.

Dak is not disgruntled. He has shown up to every event mandatory or otherwise. He is in good spirits. He is at peace with it. He has been in this situation before. Him and his agent asked for the no trade clause for a reason. I actually think Dak enjoys it. It is motivating to him.

If GM Jethro can't figure it out, Dak will be in a position to be the highest paid player in the NFL or have the opportunity to take less on a team he feels are ready to make a deep run.

Why would he not follow in Peyton Manning's footsteps in Denver, Tom Brady's footstep in TB, or what Aaron Rodgers is attempting to do in NY, while getting paid at the same time? And in this situation it would even be much better because his new team would not have to give up any picks.

It is not hard to figure it out. Maybe the reason GM Jethro had not signed Dak is because he can't. Every day that goes by, it is more likely that Dak wants to test Free Agency.

Dak and France are 1,000% in control of the situation. It is not personal, it is business, isn't that what Owners and GM's say all the time?

1. Neither Sultan nor I said Dak Prescott will be traded. You are saying Sultan and/or I stated Prescott will be traded, which is incorrect.
2. Neither Sultan nor I suggested Jerry Jones will call around. You are saying Sultan and/or I have implied Jones could call around, which is incorrect.
3. Neither Sultan nor I stated Prescott was disgruntled or how he will act in the near future within this sub-convo.
4. Not certain of Sultan's opinion but I do not contest what you stated in green above.
5. Bold red> You would literally be Alec Guinness falling on the detonator in The Bridge Over the River Kwai if this was a movie.
6. No trade clause was not hard for Sultan or I to talk about.
7. Bold purple> Not certain why this is a point of emphasis for you since neither Sultan nor I said or implied anything to the contrary.

 

[KingCorcoran]

More than likely, if this is happening, Jerry has given Dak and his agent permission to seek out a trade. Granted, this should have been done 3 months ago if it is happening.

Personally, I think this is just Jerry being Jerry and he's stalling because he thinks he can wait out Dak OR he's really unsure if he wants to pay Dak all that money.

The league office and NFLPA would have to notified if Dak was given permission to engage in contract talks with another NFL franchise.

 

[Chuck 54]

They pay him $29 million for this season if he’s on the 53 man roster for all 17 games. Where do you come up with having to pay Dak $53 million this year and $40+ million next year? You’re just making that up. They can cut him now and not owe him another cent. All his guaranteed pay from his current contract has already been paid. Do better than making up nonsense thinking anyone here is stupid enough to not know better.

Oh man, try doing some research. Dak’s cap hit this year is 55.445 million in 2024. His dead cap value is 66.9 million.
If Dallas does not extend Dak, he will be a 40.46 million cap hit in 2025.

These are facts. That’s how contracts work. Maybe Dak walks out the door after this 2024, but his cap hit in 2025 is real. Try Google before you accuse someone of making stuff up.

Dak already has most Of his money, but the way it is spread out in contracts means the salary cap is hit for 55+ and 40+ million the next two seasons. The Cowboys have zero leverage in negotiations.

 

[Chasing6]

Oh man, try doing some research. Dak’s cap hit this year is 55.445 million in 2024. His dead cap value is 66.9 million.
If Dallas does not extend Dak, he will be a 40.46 million cap hit in 2025.

These are facts. That’s how contracts work. Maybe Dak walks out the door after this 2024, but his cap hit in 2025 is real. Try Google before you accuse someone of making stuff up.

Cap hit and what he is being paid are not the same thing. GM Jethro created that mess. Not Dak.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Oh man, try doing some research. Dak’s cap hit this year is 55.445 million in 2024. His dead cap value is 66.9 million.
If Dallas does not extend Dak, he will be a 40.46 million cap hit in 2025.

These are facts. That’s how contracts work. Maybe Dak walks out the door after this 2024, but his cap hit in 2025 is real. Try Google before you accuse someone of making stuff up.

Dak already has most Of his money, but the way it is spread out in contracts means the salary cap is hit for 55+ and 40+ million the next two seasons. The Cowboys have zero leverage in negotiations.

The Cowboys’ cap obligations and Dak Prescott’s compensation are not the same thing. Dak gets paid 1/17th of $29 million for each Cowboys game this season that he is on the team’s 53 man roster. Dak has already been paid 100% of the money he was guaranteed in the contract he signed. The reality is I am correct and you have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[Creeper]

Why do people assume that everyone thinks Dak stinks? Dak was 2nd team all-pro last year. That means someone thinks Dak is pretty good. The reality is, there are a few people who don't like Dak, but they are a minority.

Dak has value and there are teams that will pay him a lot of money to sign with them if he leaves Dallas. I don't want to be disrespectful, but stop with the Dak has no value talk. That is nonsense. Go google the deal the Rams made to get Matthew Stafford and tell me Dak has no value. Look up what Cleveland paid Watson and his baggage.

If Dallas doesn't sign Dak, he will have a choice of teams to sign with, for $60 million or more. NFL GMs don't care that a few Dallas fans don't like Dak. Jerry knows that and Jerry knows that he has no QB if Dak leaves. Hence Dak has leverage on Jerry. If Rush is better than Dak why hasn't he signed with another team for a starting role?

 

[5Stars]

1. Neither Sultan nor I said Dak Prescott will be traded. You are saying Sultan and/or I stated Prescott will be traded, which is incorrect.
2. Neither Sultan nor I suggested Jerry Jones will call around. You are saying Sultan and/or I have implied Jones could call around, which is incorrect.
3. Neither Sultan nor I stated Prescott was disgruntled or how he will act in the near future within this sub-convo.
4. Not certain of Sultan's opinion but I do not contest what you stated in green above.
5. Bold red> You would literally be Alec Guinness falling on the detonator in The Bridge Over the River Kwai if this was a movie.
6. No trade clause was not hard for Sultan or I to talk about.
7. Bold purple> Not certain why this is a point of emphasis for you since neither Sultan nor I said or implied anything to the contrary.

lol...look at you trying to make sense out of non-sense. Goode luck with that!

 

[Chasing6]

Why do people assume that everyone thinks Dak stinks? Dak was 2nd team all-pro last year. That means someone thinks Dak is pretty good. The reality is, there are a few people who don't like Dak, but they are a minority.

Dak has value and there are teams that will pay him a lot of money to sign with them if he leaves Dallas. I don't want to be disrespectful, but stop with the Dak has no value talk. That is nonsense. Go google the deal the Rams made to get Matthew Stafford and tell me Dak has no value. Look up what Cleveland paid Watson and his baggage.

If Dallas doesn't sign Dak, he will have a choice of teams to sign with, for $60 million or more. NFL GMs don't care that a few Dallas fans don't like Dak. Jerry knows that and Jerry knows that he has no QB if Dak leaves. Hence Dak has leverage on Jerry. If Rush is better than Dak why hasn't he signed with another team for a starting role?

Steelers are going to steal Dak.

 

[Flamma]

The Cowboys’ cap obligations and Dak Prescott’s compensation are not the same thing. Dak gets paid 1/17th of $29 million for each Cowboys game this season that he is on the team’s 53 man roster. Dak has already been paid 100% of the money he was guaranteed in the contract he signed. The reality is I am correct and you have no idea what you are talking about.

You are correct. But they are talking about dead cap. They can cut him without having to pay him another dime. But no one cares about that buy Jerry. His cap hit is higher than what they're paying him. His dead cap would be higher still.

 

[Flamma]

Why do people assume that everyone thinks Dak stinks? Dak was 2nd team all-pro last year. That means someone thinks Dak is pretty good. The reality is, there are a few people who don't like Dak, but they are a minority.

Dak has value and there are teams that will pay him a lot of money to sign with them if he leaves Dallas. I don't want to be disrespectful, but stop with the Dak has no value talk. That is nonsense. Go google the deal the Rams made to get Matthew Stafford and tell me Dak has no value. Look up what Cleveland paid Watson and his baggage.

If Dallas doesn't sign Dak, he will have a choice of teams to sign with, for $60 million or more. NFL GMs don't care that a few Dallas fans don't like Dak. Jerry knows that and Jerry knows that he has no QB if Dak leaves. Hence Dak has leverage on Jerry. If Rush is better than Dak why hasn't he signed with another team for a starting role?

If Dak is a free agent, he'll probably be the highest paid QB. Multiple teams will need a QB. Minimum 55M a year. If he goes to the highest bidder, probably 60M+.

 

[Chasing6]

You are correct. But they are talking about dead cap. They can cut him without having to pay him another dime. But no one cares about that buy Jerry. His cap hit is higher than what they're paying him. His dead cap would be higher still.

If he was cut his dead cap would jump an additional $11.5M this year.

Then GM Jethro would not get his coveted 3rd round Comp Pick.

 

[MyFairLady]

The no trade clause really is quite pathetic. Only Jerry would give in to that degree for a guy who has accomplished nothing. He is so desperate for the next Aikman Irvin and Smith that he goes crazy over anyone who racks up a few regular season wins.

 

[Chasing6]

The no trade clause really is quite pathetic. Only Jerry would give in to that degree for a guy who has accomplished nothing. He is so desperate for the next Aikman Irvin and Smith that he goes crazy over anyone who racks up a few regular season wins.

A real Owner would be so desperate for the next real GM and HC.

 

[KingCorcoran]

You are correct. But they are talking about dead cap. They can cut him without having to pay him another dime. But no one cares about that buy Jerry. His cap hit is higher than what they're paying him. His dead cap would be higher still.

If he was cut his dead cap would jump an additional $11.5M this year.

Then GM Jethro would not get his coveted 3rd round Comp Pick.

Small price to pay to get started on the future of your franchise. The truth is Jerry Jones does not know what he wants to do. So he does nothing.

 

[Chasing6]

Small price to pay to get started on the future of your franchise. The truth is Jerry Jones does not know what he wants to do. So he does nothing.

Funny thing is the future comes regardless.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

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.

The Cowboys will always have the advantage in this regard....Cowboys do not have to win to demand and make more money than any other franchise in the NFL. All of us mistakenly assume that NFL teams want to win at ALL times. This edition of the Cowboys front office has NEVER won...and yet that has not stopped them from becoming rich beyond everyone's wildest dreams. If they had to WIN to collect those billions..the way this team operates would have changed YEARS ago,

When you think about how our season ended last year..what moves have we made that gives hope we can go a step further than last year?