If CeeDee Lamb's path to a contract extension is a straight highway, quarterback Dak Prescott's path resembles a winding backroad. The Cowboys will likely still hope to get there, but it may not necessarily be a quick or easy path to get there.
First, Graziano mentions some history. The contract extension the Cowboys finally agreed to with Prescott and his agent was not an easy one.
Remember, this is what Adam Schefter reported on this deal when it fell apart a few years ago:
“The process that led to Prescott's long-term contract included three offseasons, multiple mega-million offers, and many hours of negotiation. The Cowboys have always wanted Prescott to be their franchise quarterback now and in the future.” “He wanted to stay with the Cowboys,” Prescott said. ”
This time, the Cowboys don't have to wait three offseasons to clear space on their books.
Gulizano points out that Prescott is likely to actually have more of a negative impact on the Cowboys this time around than he did last time. He pointed to several key factors: Prescott's recent performance, the fact that his current contract has one final year, and two important clauses: a no-trade clause and a no-franchise tag clause. ing.
His cap hit this year is just under $60 million, so Dallas would want to sign him to an extension now. That's 25% of the projected cap of $240 million spent on a single player. Not ideal for the Cowboys, who need to keep adding talent to keep up with bigger teams in the NFC and NFL overall.
But perhaps Mr. Prescott's influence may actually be a boon for both sides to speed up negotiations. Perhaps the power dynamic has shifted entirely to Prescott. If the Cowboys really want to accomplish this (and they probably do), they could grant his wishes early, finalize his contract, and secure their star quarterback of the future. You can do it.
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