How should the Cowboys handle Zeke? Re-sign him, that's how.

[WizardHawk]

16 minutes ago, Runaway Jim said:

I don't agree with Jerry's stance here.  The CBA allows players to hold out for a new deal after three years.  The team will take advantage of any portion of the CBA that benefits them, so it is not reasonable to expect Zeke to not take advantage of his right to hold out. 

Zeke is being smart.  If he just played through his contract the team would tag him in years 6 and 7 and and give him as many carries as possible.  He would probably be pretty washed up by then.

Yeah, I don't care for the tactic. Teams cut bait all the time. That said, the guaranteed money is still owed, so it isn't like the teams walk away free and clear. 

As for the 2nd part, if this happens Zeke is essentially on the hook for a 6 yr deal worth $47m guaranteed. (his 4 yr rook deal $24m and 2 Franchise tags worth about $23m ). 

He'd have played his entire career on guaranteed money. No bad tbh

 

Edited August 30, 2019 by WizardHawk

[CAPJ]

Just pay Zeke more than Gurley and get him back on the team.

Using logic for Dak and the cap rising along with Barkley Kamara McCaffrey deals in the future, this will be a steal of a deal.

[Matts4313]

29 minutes ago, WizardHawk said:

Yeah, I don't care for the tactic. Teams cut bait all the time. That said, the guaranteed money is still owed, so it isn't like the teams walk away free and clear. 

As for the 2nd part, if this happens Zeke is essentially on the hook for a 6 yr deal worth $47m guaranteed. (his 4 yr rook deal $24m and 2 Franchise tags worth about $23m ). 

He'd have played his entire career on guaranteed money. No bad tbh

 

I feel like I disagree with most everyone on how contracts are structured. Here is how I view it:

1. The GTD money is the teams commitment to the player. The player has to do nothing new to earn it. It is based on previous accomplishments.
2. The salary is the players commitment to the team. It has to be justified for the team to pay it. If at any point its no longer justified to pay that player, the team doesnt. This is the players earned accomplishments during the contractual agreement.

Edited August 30, 2019 by Matts4313

[resilient part 2]

well now that Dez has told Zeke to "stand his ground" on contracts, I expect this matter be ended quickly. like by next season.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/dez-tells-zeke-to-stand-your-ground-in-contract-battle-with-cowboys/ar-AAGztqc?ocid=spartandhp

Edited August 30, 2019 by resilient part 2

[D82]

That's some...interesting stuff from Jerry.

[matt79511]

It’s kind of what some of us having been saying on here, that having the rushing champion is not a requirement to win it all just because we had him last time. It’s a big admission from Jones.

... but it’s a tough look when this team has had so many All-Pro/HOF players at other positions this century that haven’t won anything either.

[buddy_z34]

This should work out in Dallas' favor. Keep Zeke holding out for probably half the season or at least a quarter of the season. If Dak cannot command his team to a winning record in that time then you know he isnt worth that 40 million a year price tag. So then you pay Zeke what he wants and Daks gets cut in half from 40 mill down to 20-25 million if lucky.

[WizardHawk]

Maybe there is hope yet....

 

I'm going to guess it's short (2 yr), but loaded in guaranteed money. 

Edited August 31, 2019 by WizardHawk

[ACO]

I will guess this is more favorable to Dallas than Zeke at this point but I hope it gets done.

[resilient part 2]

the drum rolls..

[WizardHawk]

By the sounds of it Elliott deal is forthcoming very soon.

[JaguarCrazy2832]

Very curious if/when this gets done 

I heard weekend and technically it’s a 3 day weekend 

[WizardHawk]

Via Patrick Walker

Update: As of this moment, talks haven't derailed. Instead, they're barreling toward an announcement within the next 24-48 hours, barring any setbacks. My understanding is only language & structure remain to be ironed out -- not money. The midnight hour has arrived. #ZekeWatch

Edited September 1, 2019 by WizardHawk

[quiller]

This is good news it will relax the team and help keep Dak and Coop focuses not that there seems to be any worry on that front

 

[Runaway Jim]