As time goes on, price tags typically rise. The Cowboys waited until after Justin Jefferson's extension with the Vikings to sign CeeDee Lamb, and the same scenario played out when Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt raised the bar for defensive players before Micah Parsons could find a new deal.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cowboys as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doubles down on contract Micah Parsons stance. Jerry Jones has never been one to accept responsibility for a Dallas Cowboys contract negotiation gone wrong.

"It's almost akin to an option quarterback," Jones said during the interview with USA Today. "He can step out, he can either hand it to that guy going down the line, or he can come on out and keep it, or he can pitch it. Three different things. The longer you give him to get to the sideline, the better chance you've got to make the better play.