Leonard Davis (1 Viewer)

[DevilDog919]

I think if Parcells were still there, I would be happy with this signing. Maybe Sparano has a bit of the knowledge left from Parcells though. They coached up Flozell, Gurode, and Columbo to play up to their expectations. I'm thinking maybe they will get more out of him than Arizona ever did.

I'm hoping at least...

 

[MNTom]

Last year at this time, everybody thought Steve Hutchinson's contract was outlandish for a guard. Now the price the Vikings paid may begin to look like a bargain.

 

[fatness]

6'6", 360 lbs.

If he keeps eating he'll be able to play guard and tackle at the same time. Won't be good on sweeps though.

 

[azgroover]

My most memorable Leonard Davis false start came during the end of the Rams game two years ago. The Cardinals were down a few points and had a 1st and Goal at about the 2 with seconds to go in the game. Leonard jumped early, the ref ran 10 seconds off the clock and the game ended just like that.

Now, Cowboys fans will be able to have these drive killing memories of their own.

Enjoy.

 

[Bob_Magaw]

davis should do better just from not having to play out of position at LT any more... he doesn't have quick enough feet & is ill-suited for that assignment... MUCH better fit at RG/RT... that was part of downfall of denny green... he didn't have right OL playing right positions (plus cut kendall out of spite)...

 

[BigTex]

Leonard Davis set to sign with Cowboys

01:57 PM CST on Sunday, March 4, 2007

BY TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News

IRVING – Leonard Davis’ nickname is “Bigg,” which is appropriate because of his 6-6, 365-pound frame. He now has a “Bigg,” contract too.

Early Sunday, Davis agreed to a seven-year deal with the Cowboys worth nearly $50 million and includes a little more than $18 million guaranteed, according to a source.

It is the third straight year the Cowboys have dipped into the offensive line end of the free-agent pool by bringing the Wortham, Texas, native home. Davis visited with the Cowboys on Friday but left for a visit with Washington on Saturday.

Davis, a UT-ex, was the second overall pick in the 2001 draft by Arizona. He started every game last season at left tackle but could play right guard or right tackle for the Cowboys depending on whether they can re-sign Marc Colombo or if Marco Rivera can return from a second back surgery in three years.

In 2005, the Cowboys signed Rivera to a five-year deal that included an $8.125 million signing bonus. Last year, the Cowboys signed left guard Kyle Kosier to a five-year deal with a $5 million signing bonus.

Davis’ total money and guaranteed money falls in line with what Cleveland gave Eric Steinbach (seven years, $49.5 million, $17 million guaranteed) and Buffalo gave Derrick Dockery (seven years, $49 million, $18 million guaranteed) so far in free agency.

The question now is what position will Davis play, guard or tackle? The Cowboys have not had much progress in talks with the agent for Colombo on a long-term deal, which means Davis could play right taAssistant head coach Tony Sparano is high on two young guards, Cory Procter and Joe Berger, in case Rivera is unable to return.

In six years with the Cardinals Davis started all 91 games he played, spending his first three years at guard before moving to left tackle in 2004.

With the Longhorns, he started 21 of his final 24 games at left tackle and earned All-America honors as a senior when he was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the top lineman in college football.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Interesting signing...I think that getting Vets is a good way to go. THis isn't a great draft for OL, especially tackles. I think somewhere between 3 and 6 will go on day 1.

 

[Routilla]

I'm good with this. The OL is certainly a position DAL needed to address. Now if we can get secondary help I'll be happy headed into training camp.

 

[QUEZILLA]

What impact does this signing have on Cowboys O? I would think it would be great for Romo seeing the success Arizona has had in the passing game. I think Arizona may suffer a little, the guy has been a starter for several seasons. I would think they are a lock to go Levi Brown now.

 

[buster c]

I love this deal

overpaying Card reject O-linemen

lots of happy skin, eagle & giant fans tonight

 

[Hawkeyeskin]

I love this deal overpaying Card reject O-linemenlots of happy skin, eagle & giant fans tonight

 

[Routilla]

Meanwhile the 'skins overpay for another aging LB. lol

 

[Hawkeyeskin]

Meanwhile the 'skins overpay for another aging LB. lol

Even though I hate to agree with you. That's why I'm glad to see one of our division rivals make the same mistake. Only Dallas gave a heck of a lot more money to a guy who's been a complete bust. At least Fletcher has proven to be a decent player. Davis has done nothing to warrant that type of money.

 

[MrPhoenix]

This is clearly a ploy to motivate Leonard Davis.

 

[Rovers]

I think this will be another Dallas bust signing of an O lineman. I remember when they signed Fabini.... Dallas fans were telling me how wonderful it all was. I told em Fabini was done, and had been for two years. They got rather indignant. This deal will make them indignant too.

I realize that with this new cap space, even O linemen will get deals like this, but the others aren't guys with bust and lazy labels. Davis is. Bad signing imo.

 

[redman]

Meanwhile the 'skins overpay for another aging LB. lol

London will wave hello to Davis when he runs by him to make tackles.

 

[culdeus]

This is more evidence that the excess cap space is causing contracts for average players to get out of control.

 

[Bankerguy]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.

2007 -- $3.667 million

2008 -- $4.417 million

2009 -- $7.917 million

2010 -- $7.667 million

2011 -- $8.667 million

2012 -- $9.667 million

2013 -- $7.600 million

 

[DevilDog919]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

 

[redman]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me. To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

 

[culdeus]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.

2007 -- $3.667 million

2008 -- $4.417 million

2009 -- $7.917 million

2010 -- $7.667 million

2011 -- $8.667 million

2012 -- $9.667 million

2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me.

To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

At the rate salary caps are going up don't be so sure. It's still an upgrade over last year regardless even if he does nothing. Classic addition by subtraction. Resign Columbo and consider one dude in the draft and roll with this average line and hope for the best with BJ or Romo back there.

 

[culdeus]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me. To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

I'm sure you realize or else it's been posted that the Redskins were the second team in the running and offered what is reported more money, but the guy chose dallas to be closer to home and for tax reasons.

 

[The Jacket]

Davis absolutely blows and he might be the most overpaid player in the NFL.

 

[Phurfur]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.

2007 -- $3.667 million

2008 -- $4.417 million

2009 -- $7.917 million

2010 -- $7.667 million

2011 -- $8.667 million

2012 -- $9.667 million

2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me.

To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

At the rate salary caps are going up don't be so sure. It's still an upgrade over last year regardless even if he does nothing. Classic addition by subtraction. Resign Columbo and consider one dude in the draft and roll with this average line and hope for the best with BJ or Romo back there.

It is more than the guy is better than what we have so forget that he is overpaid. It is the type of signing that unless he is the Best O-Lineman on the teams others will become unhappy and want more money.

 

[redman]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me. To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

I'm sure you realize or else it's been posted that the Redskins were the second team in the running and offered what is reported more money, but the guy chose dallas to be closer to home and for tax reasons.

The Redskins met with him, but all that apparently happened was that that meeting got Davis a higher offer from the Cowboys. I don't believe the 'Skins made him an offer, but I could be wrong on that. I can promise you that if the 'Skins had signed this guy to this contract I'd be irate. I would have rather retained Dockery who I know at the very least gives his all on every play.

 

[simmonjm]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me. To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

Leonard Davis is finally showing his huge upside, his presence has elevated the Cowboys to an elite offensive line. They have worn down the Giants, Dolphins and Bears.

 

[Bankerguy]

Here are the cap numbers. Not as bad as some are making it out to be.2007 -- $3.667 million2008 -- $4.417 million2009 -- $7.917 million2010 -- $7.667 million2011 -- $8.667 million2012 -- $9.667 million2013 -- $7.600 million

Seems pretty reasonable. If he doesnt show anything within two years, cut ties with him. Not sure what his bonus was off hand, so not too sure if it would be a huge cap hit to drop him in 2 years. I dont think this is the best they couldve done in signing an Oline, but I dont think its the worst either. The one thing Davis does have that no other Oline prospect has, is huge upside.

With $18.75M guaranteed, if they cut him after the 2008 season the prorated cap hit will be $13.39M. That sounds like a pretty massive hit to me. To add one more thought here, if the best thing you can say about a seventh-year player in the NFL is that he has "huge upside", it probably means that he's an underachiever, which to me is the last guy you want to make fat, dumb and happy with a big contract.

Leonard Davis is finally showing his huge upside, his presence has elevated the Cowboys to an elite offensive line. They have worn down the Giants, Dolphins and Bears.

He and Gurode are playing very well right now.