ClutchPoints 2 hours ago
Cowboys news: Amari Cooper contract extension talks with Dallas ‘remain at a stalemate’
The Dallas Cowboys’ contract extension talks with wide receiver Amari Cooper have reached a stalemate. Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) reported on the development on May 20. Contract talks between Amari Cooper and the Cowboys remain at a stalemate, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. […] The post Cowboys news: Amari Cooper contract extension talks with Dallas ‘remain at a stalemate’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 17 hours ago
ESPN expects huge jump for Cowboys’ Amari Cooper in 2019
Amari Cooper provided the Dallas Cowboys’ offense with an enormous lift after they acquired him in a trade with the Oakland Raiders this past season, hauling in 53 receptions for 725 yards and six touchdowns in nine games with the Cowboys. Overall in 2018, Cooper caught 75 receptions for 1,005 yards and seven scores en […] The post ESPN expects huge jump for Cowboys’ Amari Cooper in 2019 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blogging The Boys May 19, 2019
How the Cowboys can give Jaylon Smith Luke Kuechly-type money and still get a great bargain
The early bird gets a promising linebacker talent for many years to come. The Dallas Cowboys have a talented group of youngsters that are going to be so fun to watch for years to come. But for that to happen, these players will need to be signed to a second contract as the rookie deal for many of these young stars are set to expire. Players like Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Ezekiel Elliott are at the forefront of those discussions, but there are some other guys that are soon to follow. And now there are reports that the Cowboys have begun negotiations for Jaylon Smith. I was told by a...
Blogging The Boys May 18, 2019
CBS Sports ranks Dak-Zeke-Amari as NFL’s sixth best triplets
The new triplets for the Cowboys? It’s pretty rare to find yourself looking at a team that has a great quarterback, running back, and wide receiver trio, but that was the case with the Cowboys of the 90’s, leading to the nickname of the Triplets. Now the Cowboys are working on a newer version of the Triplets with Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper. The trio elevated the offense in a significant way last year once they were all united, and they’re a big reason why Dallas was able to make the playoffs after a 3-5 start in 2018. But the Cowboys aren’t the only team with...
Blogging The Boys May 16, 2019
How Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper can all get paid
A plan for spreading the Cowboys money around. As we inch closer and closer to the 2019 season for the Dallas Cowboys there are still some important matters at hand that need addressing. These matters involve the contractual status of several Cowboys players that are the cornerstones of the franchise in its current iteration. We saw DeMarcus Lawrence get his big payday, all that’s left to do is figure out a way to get Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper all happily under long-term contracts. Super easy. Former sports agent and now CBS Sports analyst Joel Corry is known for...
SportsDay May 16, 2019
Extend Dak? Acquire a safety? Vote on the one thing you absolutely want the Cowboys to accomplish next
Editor's note: Vote on what you want Dallas to do at the end of this post (the Twitter poll might be closed depending on when you read this).The 2019 offseason has been filled with many big decisions for the Cowboys -- and they aren't done yet.Among the things on Dallas' to-do list are deciding on extensions for some key core players -- QB Dak Prescott, RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Amari Cooper and DB Byron Jones included -- and figuring out if they want to do anything else at safety. A SportsDay Twitter poll posed that question focusing on what the one thing fans want to be done next ... and the...
Blogging The Boys May 16, 2019
Dak Prescott on contract negotiations: I want to be a Cowboy forever
The Cowboys quarterback speaks out about contract negotiations. Wednesday night served as the latest opportunity for select Dallas Cowboys to meet with the media as they took part in the 2019 Reliant Home Run Derby. This has become an annual tradition for the Cowboys where their more prominent players participate in the derby and have some fun. Who doesn’t like that? The likes of Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, Sean Lee, and Jaylon Smith and were out and about and as mentioned, spoke with the media. As we’re in the middle of May there isn’t a whole lot going on with the...
Blogging The Boys May 14, 2019
Cowboys WR breakdown: Amari is back, but what will Randall Cobb add to the offense?
Diving into the receivers on the Cowboys roster. We will begin breaking down each positional unit in the coming weeks. Today, we look at wide receivers. A lot of talk has been centered around how the Cowboys are going to pay their stars that are up for new contracts, most notably quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper. Dak will command at least $30 million, while Cooper himself is also hoping to cash in on a big pay day for his efforts. Right now though, the two are under contract for the 2019 season, which is the good news. Prescott and Cooper built a strong connection...
SportsDay May 13, 2019
What they're saying about Dak Prescott's contract talks: Jerry Jones has never failed to re-sign a franchise QB he wants
Another important offseason for the Dallas Cowboys continues.With the draft in the rear-view mirror and training camp closing in on the horizon, some major roster decidions are still available for the Cowboys to make this summer -- most notably, a potential contract extension for their starting quarterback Dak Prescott (among others).Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper are entering the final years of their rookie contracts and are set for a big payday. Just how big remains to be seen.Prescott's rookie contract paid him an average of $680,000 per season. His next deal is expected to be in...
ClutchPoints May 11, 2019
5 Blockbuster NFL Trades that can still happen Before the 2019 Season
Trades are something that can completely change an NFL team and a player’s fortune. Look at the trades of Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears or even Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys. Both situations resulted in players reaching new heights and turning teams from pretenders to contenders. With the draft two weeks over and […] The post 5 Blockbuster NFL Trades that can still happen Before the 2019 Season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SportsDay May 10, 2019
Ex-NFL player names a few teams that could be interested in Dak Prescott if QB ever hits open market
Former NFL linebacker Kirk Morrison was a guest on "The Rich Eisen Show" recently. Morrison discussed Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and Ezekiel Elliott and why the Cowboys have critical contract decisions to make. Below are the highlights:Why negotiations could get tricky with Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper?Morrison: "There are three guys that need to get paid big dollars; Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and Ezekiel Elliott. Those are three guys that need to get paid. But the two guys who are free agents are Dak and Amari. If I don't get the number that I want and if I'm their agents, we want to get...
Big Blue View May 10, 2019
NFC East check-in: How did Cowboys, Eagles, Redskins fare in NFL Draft
Let’s summarize how the Giants’ rivals did If you are interested in my thoughts on the Giants draft haul, you can find those here. But how did the rest of the NFC East do in the 2019 NFL Draft and what was their logic for the approach each franchise took? Below is a thumbnail look at the remaining three teams in New York’s division. Dallas Cowboys Shane Roper-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys didn’t have a first round pick due to the Amari Cooper trade that paid off nicely for Dallas last year and should continue to pay off big going forward. Cooper, whom Dallas is...
SportsDay May 9, 2019
Cowboys careful not to offend Ezekiel Elliott while working through other long-term deals
Ezekiel Elliott won’t be the next player to receive a lucrative contract extension from the Cowboys.He probably won’t be the one that follows.But the Pro Bowl running back is at the forefront of the club’s thoughts as management strives to keep this young nucleus in place.Quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper are next in line. The contracts of both players expire at the end of the upcoming season. That puts the two ahead of Elliott from a timing standpoint, who is tied to Dallas until the conclusion of the 2020 season.But even as the Cowboys negotiate to get Prescott and...
SportsDay May 9, 2019
Cowboys are committed to Ezekiel Elliott 'long term' despite RB not being at the forefront of current negotiations
Ezekiel Elliott won’t be the next player to receive a lucrative contract extension from the Cowboys.He probably won’t be the one that follows.But the Pro Bowl running back is at the forefront of the club’s thoughts as management strives to keep this young nucleus in place.Quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper are next in line. The contracts of both players expire at the end of the upcoming season. That puts the two ahead of Elliott from a timing standpoint, who is tied to Dallas until the conclusion of the 2020 season.But even as the Cowboys negotiate to get Prescott and...
SportsDay May 9, 2019
Cowboys take pains not to offend Ezekiel Elliott as it negotiates with other key players
Ezekiel Elliott won't be the next player to receive a lucrative contract extension from the Cowboys.He probably won't be the one that follows.But the Pro Bowl running back is at the forefront of the club's thoughts as management strives to keep this young nucleus in place.Quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper are next in line. The contracts of both players expire at the end of the upcoming season. That puts the two ahead of Elliott from a timing standpoint, who is tied to Dallas until the conclusion of the 2020 season.But even as the Cowboys negotiate to get Prescott and Cooper...
