Well, folks, this isn’t precisely exciting Dallas Cowboys news, but a familiar face made history with his new contract.
Yesterday, Jalen Hurts signed a five-year $255 million contract that will keep him in Philadelphia through the 2028 season—averaging an NFL-record $51 million per year.
Say what you want; the quarterback market is now skyrocketing.
I have to say this before I dive into anything further. I don’t have a problem with the way the market is. He made the Super Bowl last year, fine.
Yes, he has done more than Dak Prescott has, but the Eagles had the best roster in football a year ago.
For those who hate Prescott and are annoyed with his contract, look at the list of guys making more or the same amount as him. The Cowboys signed him at a perfect time, and half didn’t even make the playoffs last year!
Top 10 highest paid QBs by average salary per season:
Jalen Hurts: $51 million
Aaron Rodgers: $50.3 million
Russell Wilson: $49 million
Kyler Murray: $46.1 million
Deshaun Watson: $46 million
Patrick Mahomes: $45 million
Josh Allen: $43 million
Dak Prescott: $40 million
Matthew…— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 18, 2023
Daniel Jones and Prescott are now making $40M a year, and Jones is not even close to the level of Prescott.
Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson are making $46 million per season. Watson has one playoff win, while Kyler Murray has only been in the postseason once and got beat by 25.
The main thing I am getting at here is that it does not matter who you have under center. If they have a proven track record. They will get paid.
Geno Smith got $40 million in overall guarantees, of which $27.3 million is fully guaranteed at signing.
Why do we fans have such difficulty just accepting that?
This league is about winning, and most of the highest-paid guys are at least giving their teams a chance come postseason time.
Make the playoffs first, then worry about the rest. Hurts now has his money, and next season, we should finally see the Cowboys vs. the Eagles with both him and Prescott playing.
The last time the Eagles paid big money for a quarterback, his name was Carson Wentz. Hurts is better than Wentz, but let’s see what the future has in store for the NFC East.
Washington is the only team in the division that needs their franchise guy. They are still searching for who might be that long-term answer.
The Cowboys very well could have their best roster next season since Prescott was a rookie in 2016. It is time to get the job done.
Dallas for the first time in a long time, got better in March.
They resigned nearly every crucial part of the dominating defense and added Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks via trades.
They now head into next week’s draft as a team with no considerable weakness. They can take the best available player and go from there.
Look for them to grab a tight end and players to help bolster the defensive line.
I expect a wide receiver to come later (unless the perfect guy is there in the first round).
The few years will be fun between the NFC East. Who knows maybe we see all three teams make the playoffs again next season.
I watch those same Eagles cry if Jalen hurts doesn’t turn out to be the quarterback they expect
Dick Huss and that’s exactly what is probably gonna happen with Jalen hurts when Prescott first came onto the team. I loved Prescott, but after he got paid, it was just a different player. I don’t know what happened to him
Same thing with Elliot you remember Elliot oh my God Elliot came in and I thought he was gonna be the best running back over the last 10 years but he got paid and then it was a different person
David A Nugent after dak got his contract. That was prior to 2021 season. 2021 season he had 37 tds and 10 ints with a 104.2 rating and the #1 offense. If thats a different player I’ll take it.
Brian Crawford Prescott’s not gonna take the Cowboys the Super Bowl. If Mike McCarthy wants to go to the Super Bowl he hast to build a team that will carry Prescott to the Super Bowl.
Dak still hasn’t had one good season and is the reason the season ended 3 of the last 4 years
Hank Armentrout hasn’t had one good season? Good god! Most teams don’t even make the playoffs.
Channah Polis team was great. The QB was azz
Before folks start jumping on the comments, lets take a look at some QBs that make more than Dak and see what they have in common. Wilson, Watson, Rodgers, Kyler. All make more and yet found themselves at home watching the playoffs last year. Yet here we are talking only about the money Dak is making, it’s hilarious.
Yeah that’s kind of crappy too ain’t it
One and done
Go Cowboy
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You forgot to mention that he had 1 good season while playing the weakest schedule in the league.
The Cowboys are bringing back a pretty good roster fir the 2023 season. There’s still some question marks of course, but the biggest is Dak Prescott! He somehow has to find the same emotion, talent, and intelligence he displayed as a rookie 4th round pick that became the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Gallup gas to play better PERIOD!!! Tyron Smith has to be available or just retire during training camp. Dan Quinn has to find a way to jeep Kelvin Joseph OFF THE FIELD on game days. That kid IS A TRUE STINKER WITH ZERO TALENT!!! Lastly McCarthy has to be smarter with his decision making, halftime adjustments, overall game management. Personally I think the offense will be better WITHOUT IDIOTIC KELLEN MOORE!!! If the injury bug doesn’t bite too hard, this team has a legitimate shot at the Lombardi Trophy this season.
I predict Jalen Hurts is being setup for a big downfall! That big contract looks great and last season is over. I think he will feel the weight and responsibility of HIGH EXPECTATIONS sooner rather than later. Maybe he’ll handle it well, but I think he buckles under the pressure. Plus Philadelphia Fans are mean, nasty, and unforgiving. The media in that city is just as bad! Good Luck Jalen Hurts!!!!
Keywords are one good season, because the money they just gave him they won’t be able to put any good players around him
Hunter Lenderman I do agree but his ability to have that option gives the Eagles an additional running back and makes him very dangerous to the defense and difficult to defend !! Just think how good the Cowboys would be if Dak had the same ability as Hurts to run the ball
Always see the response “only option they had!” I guess having no options translates to overpay your QB? Lol.
Oh Please! All this Does is pout the Eagles deeper into SALARY CAP HELL! Howie Recklessly and Desperately Spent On Players Only to Get NOTHING! Now, They have the Most DEAD CAP SPACE in The NFL! The Eagirls are going Nowhere for the Forseable Future! Soon their Delusional Fans, Who are Living in Deep Denial, Will be Cursing Howie again!