One of the primary debates surrounding the National Football League this offseason has been the contract negotiations regarding Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

What makes this decision difficult is the weight of what Prescott is worth versus what the Cowboys are willing to pay him. It’s clear that both sides would like to come to a mutual agreement, but what will it take?

Unfortunately, standstill contract negotiations happen quite often in professional sports. This may be why several former players seem to chime in on what they would do if they were in Prescott’s shoes.

Former Texas quarterback Chris Simms recently spoke with Pro Football Talk on Thursday regarding Prescott’s situation. Similar to what running back Emmitt Smith told the media earlier this week, Simms also believes that Prescott should consider a team-friendly deal.

Some players firmly believe that you should reach for the highest-paid contract while you have the chance, while others prefer to put the team above themselves and take what they’re offered.

Simms agrees with the latter, stating that he feels it would garner respect from inside the organization.

“If I were Dak Prescott, and in his situation, I would consider taking less. I would. I wouldn’t necessarily be looking to just break the bank and be the highest-paid quarterback in the history of football – and because it’s the Dallas Cowboys. It’s a great way to earn great respect in your locker room. If you just took a little less it really could go a long way. That’s all i’m saying.”

Simms accounted for 7,097 yards and 58 touchdowns throughout his collegiate career at Texas from 1999 to 2002. After being selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Simms spent his professional career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos.