Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has reaffirmed that a new contract for Dak Prescott is a priority for the franchise
FRISCO – Cu Dallas Cowboys came out of a disappointing 6-10 season and won just four of the 11 games without him, the team owner and GM, Jerry Jones, acknowledged that That Prescott it is in a good position in terms of contractual discussions.
“I don’t know how I could have more leverage,” he said Jones at 105.3 The fan. “… His evolution as a defender for NFL it was practically perfect. He has a great ability, in my opinion, to win games. He’s talented. Certainly he has the experiences and all those things that were revealed based on what we offered. Dak. You wouldn’t give that to yourself Dak what I’ve offered in the past if you don’t think it’s very special. The problem is, how do you put it all together? And it’s not weird for me. I’ve done it my whole life, I put things together. We have to put everything together.
Cowboys and the agent Prescott, Todd France, can resume negotiations on a long-term contract now, after the end of the team’s season, after the parties did not reach an agreement before June 15, Prescott he had to play the season under the franchise label and in exchange for $ 31.4 million, without being able to discuss the long-term terms again until the end of the season.
Cowboys given Prescott a transaction that sources said had an average of $ 34.5 million annually, including a $ 50 million signing bonus and $ 110 million in collateral. The biggest problem with the disagreement was the duration of the agreement. Cowboys they wanted five years; France He responded with a four-way counter-proposal, as the renewal of expiring television contracts is expected to significantly increase the salary cap in the future.
Cowboys They will have to face a drop in the salary cap for 2021 around the league, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The salary cap limit will be about $ 175 million per club, however Cowboys They will carry just over $ 25 million in extra space, so it was not used below the 2020 salary cap.
If Cowboys use the franchise player tag with Prescott again, it would cost them $ 37.7 million. Even with long-term agreement, Prescott Against the 2021 salary cap, it is likely to exceed $ 30 million, given the structure needed for the agreement.
“We have a fixed amount, period, that can be paid to each player. It is a very competitive thing and the longer the term, the more flexibility there is in the number of the respective contract,” he said. Jones to the team’s flagship radio station. “Planning, on what can be spent, what can be given to other free agents, there is general planning.”
Prescott suffered a dislocation and a compound fracture in his right ankle during the victory Cowboys in week 5 versus New York Giants. He was on the verge of completing his best statistical season with 1,856 yards, including nine touchdowns and four interceptions, but Cowboys they went 2-3 in their five starts.
“He is here every day, in rehabilitation. He is making progress and, as expected, he is attacking him with everything,” said the head coach. Mike McCarthy Months. “So in terms of the timing, I don’t have specific details about when he will return to work in the field, dates and things like that. I don’t have that for you. But I know that, based on his intervention plan. surgery and what he should do depending on where he is, everything is on track. “
Regarding contractual discussions that affect the coach’s ability to work Prescott in the off-season, he explained McCarthy“I can’t answer the contractual question. From what I see and where I am, I’m very confident that we will agree with something. My conversation with Dak is always very positive and always with an emphasis on what the future holds and what what we will do about the crime, its team and leadership. “