Dak Prescott Is Why The NFLPA Should've Fought For Guaranteed Contracts. NFL Week 6 Preview

 

Man, talk about a bad break. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys couldn't agree on a long term deal so they franchise tagged him for $31.4 million dollars this season. Reportedly, he wanted 4 years $40 million/yr so he can cash in on a second long term contract after the salary cap rises in the future. However, the Cowboys last offer was $33-35 million/yr, $110 million guaranteed with a $50 million signing bonus and $70 million in the first two years. 

The deal included a 50M signing bonus and 70M over the first two years. I'm told Dak Prescott wanted to get this deal done but it was just too late per source informed. #Cowboys https://t.co/3h16v7kcIq

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 15, 2020

The main sticking point was that fifth year the Cowboys wanted but Dak rejected. They didn't get the deal done so Dak played this season to show just how valuable he is. If the Cowboys didn't want to pay up, then another team will when he hits free agency. Unfortunately, he broke his ankle when Giants' DB Logan Ryan landed on it during the tackle.

Thoughts and prayers to Dak Prescott. Devastating. pic.twitter.com/9GUFmr9JuR

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 11, 2020

Sure, owner Jerry Jones is giving out well wishes, but you know he's fist pumping the air because this injury will hamper his negotiating power. Especially if Andy Dalton performs just as well or better than him the rest of the season. I'm not saying the Cowboys will keep Dalton over Dakota but I don't see him getting that $40 million/yr he wanted. Of course, we wouldn't be talking about how his injury will affect his future contract if the NFLPA weren't fucking idiots.

Back in March, the NFL and player's association agreed to a 10 year CBA deal that added two teams to this season's playoffs, allows the possibility of a 17 game regular season which would raise the player's revenue share to 48.5% and let's them smoke weed without suspensions. I, among other football fans who grew tired of players bitching and moaning about how much athletes from other sports get paid compared to them, mocked the NFLPA for ONCE AGAIN rolling over and letting the owners hustle them in CBA negotiations.

These are the same players who threw a bitchfit a month earlier over Tony Romo getting $17 million/yr, $100 million guaranteed from CBS to do color commentary. Congratulations, in return of playing extra games, you can freely smoke weed! But not only are your contracts not fully guaranteed and the franchise tag still exists, you will now be punished for holding out! Like damn, girl scouts are better at getting what they want than these dumbfuck jocks and they don't have law degrees or years of experience like these NFLPA representatives. With all the shit he's been through, Dak deserves a better union that actually gives a shit about improving the players lives and will actually fight for what's right. Hmm, sounds exactly like what this country is going through when choosing between these snake ass politicians.

THE GAMES

Denver Broncos              6

New England Patriots    34

This was originally scheduled for last week, but thanks to a late positive test, it was moved to this week. The good news is that Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore are off the Covid-19 List so they're eligible to play this game. The bad news is they burned their bye week so they have to trudge through the rest of the season hoping no one gets burned out come playoff time.

Houston Texans       45

Tennessee Titans       0

The Titans enjoyed their extra time off and SMOKED the Bills on Tuesday night. But it looks like they're gonna be too worn out to stop Houston from scoring in this early Sunday matchup.

 

Cleveland Browns        9

Pittsburgh Steelers    23

Remember last season when Mason Rudolph tried to rip off Myles Garrett's helmet during a sack then kicked him in the dick...

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So Garrett ripped off Mason's helmet and hit him in the head with it? I sure do!

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Well Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is all business and won't feed into the media's drama. 

Which makes sense since Garrett got a new contract while Mason is back to being a backup.

Baltimore Ravens        20

Philadelphia Eagles      0

Thanks to how much of a mess the NFC East is, the Eagles are in 2nd place behind the Cowboys despite a 1-3-1 record. Don't look to them improving their record vs the Ravens.

Washington Football Team    23

New York Football Giants      34

Football Team coach Ron Rivera says he didn't quit on Dwayne Haskins when he benched him in favor of Kyle Allen. He says Haskins can spend this time learning the system while he rides the bench. He's not gonna learn much considering how awful their O-line is and neither Allen nor Alex Smith will win games by themselves so benching him is just fucking up his development. The way I see it, they don't view him as their franchise QB so either play him to boost his stock or trade him now while he's healthy.

Atlanta Falcons         24

Minnesota Vikings    28

Good News: The Falcons fired both coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff after their 23-16 loss to the Panthers.

Bad News: Rookie DT Marlon Davidson tested positive for Coronavirus.

Plans are still on for them to lose to the Vikings but if they have to push back this game, I'll make sure to update this.

Detroit Lions                 14

Jacksonville Jaguars   10

We already have two fired coaches and I expect more to come including Matt Patricia. Jim Caldwell was ran out of town after four years with a 36-28 record while Patricia is currently 10-25-1 in his third season. Caldwell was no legendary coach, but at least the Lions wasn't a complete laughing stock during his reign. Despite hyping him up as a defensive expert from Belichick's coaching tree (HAHAHAHAHA), this team has performed WORSE with Patricia in charge. They may get a win Sunday, but his days in Detroit are numbered.

Cincinnati Bengals     6

Indianapolis Colts     20

You would think with a future HOF QB in Philip Rivers and the #2 defense in the league the 3-2 Colts would be talked about more. I guess ole Marmalard isn't giving people much to talk about since he only has 1,227 passing yards and 4 TDs this season. Can he throw for more than one TD pass in a game this season? His receivers sure hope so!

Chicago Bears           7

Carolina Panthers    35

The Panthers is another 3-2 team you don't hear much about despite Teddy Bridgewater coming in 6th in passing yards with 1,460 in the air along with 6 TDs. They're doing a fair job without star RB Christian McCaffrey so they don't need to rush him back on the field and risk reinjuring his ankle.

New York Jets      24

Miami Dolphins    28

The Jets couldn't find a trade partner so they cut Le'Veon Bell, only for him to be signed by the Chiefs. While he gets to join a winning team, his former teammates are stuck on this lifeless corpse of a football team that needs to be cleaned out immediately. Adam Gase has got to go because like his Dolphins, I don't see this team improving on anything until he's gone.

Green Bay Packers           30

Tompa Bay Buccaneers   33

We got some pre-game shit talking here! On his YouTube show, Packers RB Jamaal Williams mocked Tom Brady for forgetting it was 4th down in last week's 19-20 lost to the Bears while stating Aaron Rodgers is "too smart for that". I get "bulletin board material" is cliché in the sports world but it would be hilarious if the Bucs smack the Pack because of this comment.

Los Angeles Rams      35

San Francisco 49ers   20

I predicted a Dolphins win last week but I didn't predict a BLOWOUT! Jimmy Garoppolo played so bad he was benched in favor of C.J. Beathard! Jimmy G gonna have to get his shit together if he wants to prove last season wasn't a fluke. He can start with his in state rival Rams. 

Kansas City Chiefs    28

Buffalo Bills                23

This was originally a Thursday Night Football game but the Bills' Tuesday Night Football turned this into a Monday Afternoon Football game. Either way, the Chiefs look to rebound from their shocking 40-32 loss to the Raiders. BUT NEVERMIND THAT SHIT, DA BILLS GOT DAT ASS WHOOPED!!! I see why Bills fans wanted the Titans to forfeit cause even though half the team is infected with Coronavirus, they bitch slapped those frauds out of Super Bowl talks. They kicked their ass so hard Josh Allen is no longer a MVP candidate! When a single image perfectly sums up how the game went, you know you got royally curb stomped!

I love it when shit talking CBs get humiliated after people forget who they play for.

I'm also partial to this image as well. 

He almost injured himself stunting like this with the finger roll leap into the endzone.

Arizona Cardinals   23

Dallas Cowboys      19

So with Dak out for the year, the Cowboys have to rely on the Red Riffle to win the NFC East. Sure, it's a weak division, but there's a reason why Andy is a backup here instead of starting somewhere else. He may be good enough to get you in the playoffs, but you're not winning the Super Bowl with him.

LAST WEEK     7-7

OVERALL      39-37-1