NFC East

[Mr B]

Honestly with his cap number next season I’m not sure they could trade Dak. Everything cap wise becomes easier with Dak after next season though. At that point I would absolutely trade him. Not sure what they could get for him though.

That is what I am thinking. After next season. In the meantime accumulate as many picks as we can and start building a team from the inside out. Start to play hardball with Dak next season and force him to give up his no trade clause. We should have done this 2 years ago.

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

You sure about that? I’m showing his 2026 dead cap number is $129.9M not $34M.

His dead cap number then drops to $55.9M in 2027. So after next season they can designate him a June 1st cut and split that $56M dead cap hit.

[Mr B]

That is what I am thinking. After next season. In the meantime accumulate as many picks as we can and start building a team from the inside out. Start to play hardball with Dak next season and force him to give up his no trade clause. We should have done this 2 years ago.

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

Trade, yes.

Release, no.

But Dak has a no-trade clause.

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

[wco81]

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

Trade, yes.

Release, no.

But Dak has a no-trade clause.

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

That's a pretty big hit to their caps for a player no longer on the roster.

They'd still have to pay a QB unless they plan to play a backup or a player on a rookie deal for those 2 seasons.

Or do they try to sign a bridge QB like Darnold? I don't know what kind of deal Jones signed with the Colts. The only guy who signed a bridge contract and then seems to have found a permanent home appears to be Mayfield.

[Cactus Jack]

That is what I am thinking. After next season. In the meantime accumulate as many picks as we can and start building a team from the inside out. Start to play hardball with Dak next season and force him to give up his no trade clause. We should have done this 2 years ago.

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

You sure about that? I’m showing his 2026 dead cap number is $129.9M not $34M.

His dead cap number then drops to $55.9M in 2027. So after next season they can designate him a June 1st cut and split that $56M dead cap hit.

The number (cap hit) would be split up over 2 years. Assuming he gets moved next offseason (trade).

[bluejerseyjinx]

That is what I am thinking. After next season. In the meantime accumulate as many picks as we can and start building a team from the inside out. Start to play hardball with Dak next season and force him to give up his no trade clause. We should have done this 2 years ago.

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

You sure about that? I’m showing his 2026 dead cap number is $129.9M not $34M.

His dead cap number then drops to $55.9M in 2027. So after next season they can designate him a June 1st cut and split that $56M dead cap hit.

We have to keep Dak around at least one more year anyway unless we can get him to waive his no trade clause early. And I have a plan on how to do that.

[Cactus Jack]

Trade, yes.

Release, no.

But Dak has a no-trade clause.

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

That's a pretty big hit to their caps for a player no longer on the roster.

They'd still have to pay a QB unless they plan to play a backup or a player on a rookie deal for those 2 seasons.

Or do they try to sign a bridge QB like Darnold? I don't know what kind of deal Jones signed with the Colts. The only guy who signed a bridge contract and then seems to have found a permanent home appears to be Mayfield.

Based on the increase of the cap, teams are more willing to just eat it. Look at Denver moving on from Wilson. Teams are able to absorb the hit over two years.

[wco81]

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

That's a pretty big hit to their caps for a player no longer on the roster.

They'd still have to pay a QB unless they plan to play a backup or a player on a rookie deal for those 2 seasons.

Or do they try to sign a bridge QB like Darnold? I don't know what kind of deal Jones signed with the Colts. The only guy who signed a bridge contract and then seems to have found a permanent home appears to be Mayfield.

Based on the increase of the cap, teams are more willing to just eat it. Look at Denver moving on from Wilson. Teams are able to absorb the hit over two years.

But they have other high-salary players on the team. So are they trying to be a rebuilding team or still trying to compete?

If they're rebuilding, they should be dumping other high salaries like Lamb.

If they're still trying to compete, they would need a starter level QB and even bridge QBs would cost over $35 million so they'd have to add that to the dead money.

Jerry rebuilding at his age? Plus the team is trying to pack that stadium, including a lot of SRO tickets.

[Mr B]

Trade, yes.

Release, no.

But Dak has a no-trade clause.

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

That's a pretty big hit to their caps for a player no longer on the roster.

They'd still have to pay a QB unless they plan to play a backup or a player on a rookie deal for those 2 seasons.

Or do they try to sign a bridge QB like Darnold? I don't know what kind of deal Jones signed with the Colts. The only guy who signed a bridge contract and then seems to have found a permanent home appears to be Mayfield.

Are you asking what I would do or what the Cowboys will do?

I personally would go on a 2 year tank. Cut Dak after the end of next season (pre-June 1st) and eat the $50+ mil cap hit in the ‘27-‘28 season. I would sign a journeyman and then draft a QB high. I would also trade some of my current good players for draft picks. That’s what I would do.

Jerry and the Cowboys, they will likely resign Dak keep him in Dallas until he retires. Status quo.

[Mr B]

You can move him this offseason.

2026 Dead Cap: $34,068,430
2027 Dead Cap: $55,921,566

But Jerry won't.

You sure about that? I’m showing his 2026 dead cap number is $129.9M not $34M.

His dead cap number then drops to $55.9M in 2027. So after next season they can designate him a June 1st cut and split that $56M dead cap hit.

The number (cap hit) would be split up over 2 years. Assuming he gets moved next offseason (trade).

You can only split the cap hit if you designate him a June 1st cut. His dead cap number for next season is $129.9M. So even if they designate him a June 1st cut he would still could $65M+ for 2 seasons. They are better off keeping Dak for 1 more season before cutting (post June 1st). That would bring his cap hit down to $25M for 2 seasons.

[bluejerseyjinx]

They can cut him after next season. If they designate him a June 1st cut he would count $25M+ against the cap for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

That's a pretty big hit to their caps for a player no longer on the roster.

They'd still have to pay a QB unless they plan to play a backup or a player on a rookie deal for those 2 seasons.

Or do they try to sign a bridge QB like Darnold? I don't know what kind of deal Jones signed with the Colts. The only guy who signed a bridge contract and then seems to have found a permanent home appears to be Mayfield.

Are you asking what I would do or what the Cowboys will do?

I personally would go on a 2 year tank. Cut Dak after the end of next season (pre-June 1st) and eat the $50+ mil cap hit in the ‘27-‘28 season. I would sign a journeyman and then draft a QB high. I would also trade some of my current good players for draft picks. That’s what I would do.

Jerry and the Cowboys, they will likely resign Dak keep him in Dallas until he retires. Status quo.

Total agreement except I wanted to start the tanking 2 years ago along with trading Dak before giving him that ridiculous contract that he now has.

[Mr B]

This is definitely a throw back I want to see!

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[bluejerseyjinx]

This is definitely a throw back I want to see!

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These were our road jersey's in the 70's. 1980 they changed to navy instead of royal blue which I've always hated. But still much better than out road uni's today. Today's road uni's suck.

[Jaydubb]

Is Barry sanders I mean Jaydon blue still injured? With as much hype as he was getting this preseason, I figured he’d have AT LEAST 1,000 yards so far.

Maybe his toe is still hurting or something…

[bluejerseyjinx]

This is definitely a throw back I want to see!

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These were our road jersey's in the 70's. 1980 they changed to navy instead of royal blue which I've always hated. But still much better than our road uni's today. Today's road uni's suck.

[Mr B]

Is Barry sanders I mean Jaydon blue still injured? With as much hype as he was getting this preseason, I figured he’d have AT LEAST 1,000 yards so far.

Maybe his toe is still hurting or something…

He’s not hurt. Apparently he’s so fast Schotty hasn’t been able to catch up to him to let him know he’s active.

[Jaydubb]

Is Barry sanders I mean Jaydon blue still injured? With as much hype as he was getting this preseason, I figured he’d have AT LEAST 1,000 yards so far.

Maybe his toe is still hurting or something…

He’s not hurt. Apparently he’s so fast Schotty hasn’t been able to catch up to him to let him know he’s active.

[bluejerseyjinx]

This is definitely a throw back I want to see!

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So who is pushing for these late 60's & 70's updated road throwbacks? If they ever showcase these royal blue throwbacks, Cowboy Nation will want to go back to them.

[Mariner]

Is Barry sanders I mean Jaydon blue still injured? With as much hype as he was getting this preseason, I figured he’d have AT LEAST 1,000 yards so far.

Maybe his toe is still hurting or something…

They are resting him for the SB.

[Mr B]

This is definitely a throw back I want to see!

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So who is pushing for these late 60's & 70's updated road throwbacks? If they ever showcase these royal blue throwbacks, Cowboy Nation will want to go back to them.

I think it’s just fans pushing for this on twitter. They always go with the same throwback (which are nice). I think fans would like to see them mix it up and this is a good one.

[bluejerseyjinx]

Yeah, because these road jerseys are the exact offsets to the current home jerseys we still wear today. After losing the NFC title game in 1980, Tex Schramm wanted to change something when it came to our road jerseys. He blamed it on the blue jersey jinx and changed to navy starting in 1981. I always thought it was a bunch of bull to begin with, especially looking at it now decades later. Time to go back to their original colors. Looking back now, Its hard for me to accept these original road jerseys as a jinx. If playing in 5 super bowls and 9 nfc championship games in a 12 year span is a jinx, I want to go back to them full time.