Dallas Cowboys – Dak Prescott: We need Jerry Jones to insert himself

Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have seemingly been going nowhere. Despite being cleared to negotiate the moment the Cowboys season ended, the sides appeared to be in no hurry to meet – citing the uncertain salary cap situation as the primary reason.

Never mind that certain structures of a deal could have been set in advance – such as guaranteed percentages, proportion of salary relative to the cap, and the conditions of it’s total length. All of those could be agreed upon based on what the cap would finally rest at, yet the Dallas Cowboys brass appeared uninterested in proactive talks because “deadlines make deals”.

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Cowboys may have more leverage in the Dak Prescott negotiations than they are letting on

If you’re Jerry Jones, one thing you’ve got going for you, apart from the yacht, is tons of unsolicited advice you’re going to get on almost every topic imaginable, from the color of your team’s gameday pants all the way through what, if anything, you should pay your quarterback.

Last week, ESPN’s Todd Archer proposed a face-saving contract compromise for Dak Prescott and Cowboys. Archer’s proposal gave both sides a bit of what they want: cap flexibility for the Cowboys, and an out for Prescott after four years. 

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