Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones are facing criticism for delaying contract negotiations with star players Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons. Jerry Jones explained that talks don't necessarily indicate progress towards a deal and emphasized the need for more time and action before finalizing contracts. He mentioned playing 'option quarterback' and wanting to see more leaves fall before committing. Despite the delay, Jones assured that the team is actively working on the contracts and prioritizing keeping Dak Prescott as their quarterback.
'WORKIN' ON IT!' #DallasCowboys 'Working On' New Contracts for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, Insists #JerryJones https://t.co/CVGNI2BRnn via @fishsports
Stephen Jones showing off the doodles Jerry Jones was doing during today’s news conference https://t.co/qVpLI3D4Be
Jerry Jones was asked what would happen if a high-priority QB prospect is staring them in the face at some point in the draft. "We want Dak Prescott. That's that."
I asked Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones about the balancing the future of Dak Prescott and the development of Trey Lance — if a top-shelf QB prospect is staring them in the face at 24th-overall: "We want Dak Prescott, and that's that." - Jerry Jones So, there's that.
Jerry and Stephen Jones with a super weak explanation on why they aren't early paying their stars early https://t.co/rGsqdzBzdG
Why #Cowboys waiting on new deals for Dak, CeeDee, Micah? #JerryJones -'We’d like to see more leaves fall. We’d like to see more action. It’s called 'option quarterback.' I’ve spent my life (at) option quarterback. I want to see some more cards played.' https://t.co/AtwSketXB2
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: “I think we should realize that ‘talks’ is not necessarily a barometer of whether you’re close to a deal at all. …Most agents get mad as hell if I even talk to the player. …It’s a misnomer to think that talks …has much to do with signing a player.” https://t.co/WnNgGNK4NT https://t.co/TSCnoiQ3oE
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who is double-fisting writing utensils this predraft presser, said he is working on team’s major contract extensions that loom but also being patient. “We’d like to see more leaves fall. …Sometimes timing keeps you from making a mistake.” https://t.co/tyFvpOn3jU
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones when asked why they haven’t gotten deals done earlier with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb: “We’d like to see more leaves fall. We’d like to see more action. It’s called option quarterback. I’ve spent my life (playing) option quarterback. I want to see some… https://t.co/kS3fpsoE8l
'Who in the world would think we're not working on it?' - #JerryJones ... explaining that #Cowboys are 'working the problem' and thinking through sleepless nights on new contracts for Dak, Lamb, Micah. https://t.co/xdNRJKafPq
Jerry Jones: "If you got trouble with the timing on the deals its because I am not ready to go."
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys are playing option quarterback with contract negotiations with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons