Stephen Jones said his paternity would have been different.
If his own son had asked the Cowboys executive vice president if he took a stance from the company in negotiations with the Cowboys, Jones said he would have told his son to accept the cash more than a year ago.
However, Jones admits that Field Marshal Dak Prescott has reaped rewards pending a long-term settlement. Prescott has played and turns out to be winning.
“I appreciate it because it never blinks,” Jones said Friday at 105. 3 The Fan radio station in Dallas. “I would have said, “Go ahead, take that great guarantee and warn. “But I think he made money betting, we’ll see what happens to the limit and how the virus affects our source of income over the next two years.
But in general, except for something like this where we continue to fight from the point of view of profit, without enthusiasts and with a relay in the source of profit Array . . . bet on himself and gambled wisely. He answered each and every bell, each and every call. “
The Cowboys and Prescott began negotiating a long-term deal in the spring of 2019 after Prescott played three seasons in the league, starting each and every game after Dallas decided on him in the fourth circular of the 2016 NFL Draft.
But two bad reasons for the verbal exchange, 2020 much less active than 2019, proved fruitless: the Cowboys placed an exclusive franchise label on Prescott in March, and Prescott signed the guaranteed bid of $31. 4 million in June. Cowboys and Prescott agent Todd France did not have a significant verbal exchange about an agreement before the July 15 deadline, several other people familiar with verbal exchanges told USA TODAY Sports. People spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations.
A transparent discussion point: Prescott sought a deal of no more than 4 years, so he could go back to a wealthy negotiating table. The Cowboys sought to make it bigger for at least five seasons to maximize the flexibility of the cap.
“It’s so hard for us, even, ” said Jones. ” We are talking about a scenario in which it will be an important component of your salary cap. I think he understands where we came from. We try to put ourselves on a stage where we can stay surrounded by Dak through wonderful players.
“The only thing Dak misses Patrick Mahomes is winning this Super Bowl. That’s what we need for him. I don’t think he ever questions our will and our preference to surround him with wonderful players. We chose CeeDee Lamb with the first pick in the draft, and we’re charging him to do his best. “
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Jones said he understands the development price Prescott has achieved over time. Since April 2019, seven quarterbacks have signed agreements of at least $32 million a year. More recently, Texas Quarterback Deshaun Watson signed a four-year, $39 million-a-year extension. . Your resumes are similar.
Prescott has won 62. 5% of his 64 league games, while Watson has won 64. 8% of his 39. 97 Prescott smugglers and the 65. 8% finishing touch score are just below Watson’s 100. 5 and 66. 7. Prescott’s durability prevented him from missing a start for the Cowboys, while Watson broke his anterior cruciate ligament in Game 7 of his rookie season. Each quarterback won a playoff game in three attempts.
Prescott sees Watson’s deal as a victory for Watson and a victory for him.
“I don’t think I’m going to say I think I’m right,” Prescott told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday through video conferencing. “But I have confidence in the way I do it.
“I’m satisfied with Deshaun and everyone else. “
So far, Jones says, neither aspect has suffered too much from the protracted negotiation. Prescott remains in Dallas, where he is expected to win almost as much at the Cowboys’ season opener as he did with the club in 2019. undisputed leading centre.
Prescott said Tuesday that he planned to be in Dallas “long term. “Jones said Friday that the Cowboys are waiting for him.
“I still have no respect for where he’s been, ” said Jones. “So far, I don’t think it’s harmful to anyone. He’s obviously going to make a lot of cash this year. And we all know he’s going to win,” much more effective in the future.
“Certainly, we’re here in Dallas. “
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