It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys dragged their feet on extending their star players over the past few seasons. What should’ve been relatively straightforward extensions for quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb turned into protracted negotiations that resulted in no reward whatsoever for the team. Those two deals, in particular, are case and point for why teams should be proactive in signing their cornerstone pieces as soon as they’re able: the market rate at every position is increasing rapidly alongside the NFL salary cap.
Instead of learning from this mistake, the Cowboys appear ready to make it again with another star: Micah Parsons, who is among the NFL’s best pass rushers and also provides unique linebacker versatility when needed.