FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys haven't put much effort into making a contract decision with Dak Prescott, so the two sides are no closer to agreeing to a new contract than they had long planned. So…Ron Rivera has some advice on how to solve it.
“I think it's really good for him and for the Cowboys,” Rivera said of the concept of the Dallas quarterback agreeing to a team-friendly contract.
What is the logic of “Riverboat Ron”?
“They have to not only improve the running game, but also help the offensive line by making team-friendly deals,” Rivera said. nfl live The former Washington Commanders head coach is pivoting to a new media job. “Now, do something friendly for the team, Duck. Help them out, because it helps you even more and gives you a better chance to be as good as you can be. .”
Rivera's point: Dallas' roster rebuild will be a challenge as All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith, Pro Bowl starting center Tyler Biadasz, and Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard are set to become free agents, so Prescott is a Cowboy. It would be a lot easier economically if we compensated the people. “Furusatowari''.
Prescott, through his agent Todd France, is seeking a contract extension that would pay the QB approximately $60 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history, in our opinion. The Cowboys have indicated that their comfort level with France/Prescott is so high that there is no urgency to meet face-to-face, suggesting that the two sides do not have much, if any, communication. ing.
Meanwhile, Mr. Prescott has expressed optimism that a deal will be reached, and his recent comments could even be interpreted as suggesting he is open to Mr. Rivera's proposal.
Dak said: “I'm definitely confident. It helps the team and it's important for the numbers… It's a process and both sides understand that. Everything is great. It's going to happen.” he said.
We know Dallas, now cap compliant after “flipping the switch” with the Zack Martin deal, has options if Prescott doesn't budge on his demands, but without changing Dak. Improving the roster will be difficult. His current contract currently commands a hefty cap hit of $59.4 million in this final year.
Rivera said, “I'm not talking about basement trades. I'm talking about making good decisions. It's good, healthy decisions that not only help yourself, but help the team. .”
