Dak Prescott is one of the most controversial quarterbacks in recent years. The Dallas Cowboys star is considered one of the best in the NFL, but he hasn’t delivered the expected results. Because of this, some analysts believe Prescott is overpaid and are starting to compare his case to that of Brock Purdy.
Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ front office’s handling of Prescott’s contract has drawn severe criticism. Despite having only two playoff wins on his resume, Prescott will receive $60 million per season starting this year after signing a $240 million contract.
With Purdy entering the final year of his rookie contract, analyst John Middlekauff warned the San Francisco 49ers: Purdy shouldn’t be getting that much money. While the expert admitted that everything will depend on negotiations between both parties, he also believed the Niners should take a look at Prescott’s case.
You get what you negotiate: Middlekauff
Insider reports say the 49ers are ready to give Purdy a Prescott-level contract. However, in a recent analysis for his podcast, Middlekauff emphasized, “No one deserves anything, especially in business. You get what you negotiate. I don’t think Brock Purdy deserves anything.”
The analyst compared the San Francisco signal-caller to his Dallas counterpart, saying, “Based on his play and based on what I would feel comfortable paying him, given how good I think he is, I think Dak Prescott is grossly overpaid.”
Middlekauff believed the money the Cowboys would give their quarterback in the coming seasons would seriously hinder their negotiating power. “I think they’re in business with him at the number that limits their team because he isn’t good enough. That’s just bad business.”
The best route for San Francisco
Like Prescott, Purdy exceeded expectations, Middlekauff admitted. Both were late draft picks but they have shown resilience, leadership, and strong numbers. Yet the analyst still believes the Niners should move forward cautiously in negotiations.
After making George Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL with a four-year, $76 million extension, San Francisco must approach the bargaining table with Purdy with caution. The team will have to balance its immediate need to retain the young QB with its long-term vision.
Middlekauff felt a contract similar to the one Baker Mayfield received from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $100 million over three years – would be the right fit for Purdy and the 49ers. Will San Francisco learn from Dallas’ mistakes? We’ll find out in the coming months.
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