The ongoing contract extension talks between the Dallas Cowboys and their star players have become a recurring storyline. In previous years, both quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb experienced the same drawn-out process that Micah Parsons is currently facing.
Both players were pushed to the limit in negotiations with Jerry Jones in order to get what they were seeking. Whether or not they were deserving is another debate. The point here is that the Cowboys’ front office seems to intentionally stretch out talks-whether to wear players and their camps down, or simply to test how far things can be pushed.
Waiting on a deal between Micah Parsons and the Cowboys
The Cowboys’ star defender, Micah Parsons, is hoping to strike a deal as he heads into his fifth and final year under his rookie contract. He would like everything settled before the start of training camp, although at this point, that outcome looks unlikely.
In a recent appearance on The Undertaker podcast, Parsons directed a clear message toward team owner Jerry Jones.
Obviously, ownership’s always going to make it drag out, make it more complicated than it has to be, lack of communication,” Parsons said. “I just always say, God has me this far, he ain’t done with me yet.
Parsons also shared that he had hoped the situation would be resolved last year or as soon as possible, but things haven’t unfolded as he expected-and that’s taken a toll on him.
He went on to say he believed his contract would be finalized before those of Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt. However, only Garrett’s deal is done, Watt and Parsons remain in negotiations with their respective front offices.
Parsons’ numbers with the Cowboys are outstanding. In four seasons, he has recorded 52.5 sacks. Last year alone, he registered 43 tackles and 12 sacks in just 13 games.
Jerry Jones shows no sense of urgency
Despite the tension, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones doesn’t appear to be in any rush to finalize a deal with Parsons. On the contrary, he seems quite relaxed about the situation.
We are there. I don’t view it as urgent at all,” Jones said, via NFL.com. “Some say using the basis that the earlier you get something done, the cheaper. Well, the earlier you get something done, a lot of the time, the more mistakes you make. You might want to see a few more cards played, not just with that particular negotiation but with the whole team.
Jones added:
I know I’m kind of being a little defensive here, but the idea that the only success is getting a contract done at an early time is incorrect… I’d rather pay more and get it right than pay less and screw it up. You can screw it up real good.
With training camp just days away, pressure is mounting for a deal to be struck-so the Cowboys can focus on football, not finances.
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