This is what I recommended the Cowboys do in the 2014 Thread:I thought we should start a new thread. Post FA news and draft predictions/updates here.
I am hearing we may not re do Romo's contract. Talk of not pushing cap dollars forward which is a little surprising to me.
Don't disagree with letting Murray walk, if we can secure a good back. What about waiting till 2/3 to get Ajayi? I like him quite a bit. 1st round pick has got to be D-line or secondary......best prospect available.Draft Gurley. Let Murray walk. Use that money on the other side of the ball.
This all sounds pretty good to me, if it can be done. Although, at what point do we cut bait with Mo? Our defense got better with him out last season. I'm not against keeping him, IF he gets paid appropriately. If someone else wants to pay him more, seeya!BigDave said:My GM choices
Offense: Resign Dez, work with Murray on a 3-4 year deal with lots of guaranteed money(no state income tax, hometeam discount, solid O line here etc..)
If Murray goes, draft RB in rounds 2-5 and look at FA's.
Resign Free or Parnell. If both go, get OT in rounds 2-4
Resign D. Harris and Chris Jones(P)
Defense:
Draft D line rounds 1-2,
resign McClain and Durant or Carter in that order
resign Selvie
rework Claiborne & Carr's deals at a much reduced #
His cap number is not crazy like Carr, but it's still $5ML for someone that hasn't produced or stayed healthy.This all sounds pretty good to me, if it can be done. Although, at what point do we cut bait with Mo? Our defense got better with him out last season. I'm not against keeping him, IF he gets paid appropriately. If someone else wants to pay him more, seeya!BigDave said:My GM choices
Offense: Resign Dez, work with Murray on a 3-4 year deal with lots of guaranteed money(no state income tax, hometeam discount, solid O line here etc..)
If Murray goes, draft RB in rounds 2-5 and look at FA's.
Resign Free or Parnell. If both go, get OT in rounds 2-4
Resign D. Harris and Chris Jones(P)
Defense:
Draft D line rounds 1-2,
resign McClain and Durant or Carter in that order
resign Selvie
rework Claiborne & Carr's deals at a much reduced #
So $5 mill vs. $8 mill against the cap. At least Carr is a decent vet.....Mo was sposed to be a shutdown corner, and so far is a 1st round bust. He hasn't reached Barbie Carpenter bust fame, yet........but he's getting there.His cap number is not crazy like Carr, but it's still $5ML for someone that hasn't produced or stayed healthy.This all sounds pretty good to me, if it can be done. Although, at what point do we cut bait with Mo? Our defense got better with him out last season. I'm not against keeping him, IF he gets paid appropriately. If someone else wants to pay him more, seeya!BigDave said:My GM choices
Offense: Resign Dez, work with Murray on a 3-4 year deal with lots of guaranteed money(no state income tax, hometeam discount, solid O line here etc..)
If Murray goes, draft RB in rounds 2-5 and look at FA's.
Resign Free or Parnell. If both go, get OT in rounds 2-4
Resign D. Harris and Chris Jones(P)
Defense:
Draft D line rounds 1-2,
resign McClain and Durant or Carter in that order
resign Selvie
rework Claiborne & Carr's deals at a much reduced #
If one had to go, it's Carr because $12.7ML will kill us for his production and hurt resigning others.
We save $8ML cutting him after June 1st.
Mo's #
2015 $2,607,887 Base $2,607,887 Guaranteed
$5,175,069 Cap Number
woops, yea I misread. I think I'd still rather have Carr over Mo at their current rates. Mo's had plenty of time to show us what kind of NFL player he is. But, if we get Mo to sign something like you mentioned above, we could save the $8 mill on Carr, and look for a replacement.No, Carr is $12.7 ML against the cap. IF we cut him after 6/1 we save $8ML
I agree he's been way below average for where we drafted him for certain.
But, at $5ML for Mo and $12.7 for Carr, I think Jerry keeps MO.
I think Jerry should negotiate Mo lower toward where he really should be paid based on performance.
Give him an incentive laden contract that could be generous IF he performs.
I just think it's too tough to let both go and see us draft or get a FA at this point.
I think this is correct.Are you allowed to rework rookie contracts under the new CBA? Last I heard on Mo's contract was that Jerry was considering picking up the 5th year option.
I love Murray, but his ball security issues cant be ignored. His fumble against GB gets overlooked because of the Dez play, but it prolly cost us the game.Giving Murray a big contract would be an awful move imo.
Any RB behind that line will be productive.
The a Dez fumble was easily the biggest play of the game in my mind. 14 point swing.I love Murray, but his ball security issues cant be ignored. His fumble against GB gets overlooked because of the Dez play, but it prolly cost us the game.Giving Murray a big contract would be an awful move imo.
Any RB behind that line will be productive.
I am typically against going RB in round 1. I just don't think Gurley is a typical back. I think he's a lateral move--better running ability/won't be as well rounded as Murray--and that's huge, considering Murray was one of our top 6 players this year.Don't disagree with letting Murray walk, if we can secure a good back. What about waiting till 2/3 to get Ajayi? I like him quite a bit. 1st round pick has got to be D-line or secondary......best prospect available.Draft Gurley. Let Murray walk. Use that money on the other side of the ball.
Good RBs can be found in round two. But elite RB prospect still go in the 1st round. I personally feel the gap between Gurley and and a 3rd round back is much bigger than the gap between a late first defensive player and a 3rd round defensive player. He's an elite player and a game changer. It also allows you spend the $ you would have spent on Murray elsewhere.No round 1 running backs the last 2 years. In 2012 there was Trent Richardson, Doug Martin and David Wilson.
Heck, Murray was a 3rd rounder. Good backs can be found after round 2.
The team needs this guy back in the locker room almost as much as they need him on the field. Some teams win with overwhelming talent. Dallas is not one of those -- or at least wasn't last season. They won with heart and fight and scrap and a 'we are family' attitude. Murray is a huge part of that attitude.I think Murray comes back. He wants to win a SB. Money seems to be secondary based on his recent comments.
Cut this fool.jkruppe said:http://www.4for4.com/fantasy-football/news/cowboys-rb-joseph-randle-arrested-drug-charge
Ugh. This guy gone now? We need to keep Murray more than ever.
This.Cut this fool.jkruppe said:http://www.4for4.com/fantasy-football/news/cowboys-rb-joseph-randle-arrested-drug-charge
Ugh. This guy gone now? We need to keep Murray more than ever.
Need some linebackers.
Sean Lee who can't stay healthy, De. Holloman, D. Watson, Will Smith, Keith Smith, Troy Davis is who they have. Who? A bunch of nobody's and never will be's.
I highly doubt we can afford Suh after paying Dez. But if one can dream--I'm in! Give me Gurley though.My wish is to get Suh at DT, pay Dez and draft Gordon at RB. Go ahead and let me have it. Cheers!
Our LBs are a strength of the defense. We are in desperate need of a pass rusher. Lawrence and Mincey both showed promise but we need another stud on the line.Ugh. The site I looked at didn't have Hitchens or Wilbur under contract for some reason. McClain isn't. But come on. Mostly unproven guys there.
This ridiculous media hype has already convicted Dez, no matter if or when the video -- if there is one -- ever does come out. This is looking pretty bad for Dez, but the witch hunt mentality before there are even any facts is terrible.B-Deep said:If there is a video lets get it out there.
Hopefully they (Colts) sign Andre JohnsonFirst off...what the heck is going on in Philly. LOL
A few Cowboys thoughts:
Lastly....my biggest fear is Dez is available to be scooped up still. He can sign with another team and all we get back is 2-first rounders. Now shut you eyes and imagine that the Colts are the team. 2 late first round picks is NOT good. Extend him please!!!
True, but if anyone is willing to make an offer, they will probably make it cap prohibitive to the Cowboys so they can't match.Don't forget the Cowboys can still match any offer to Dez.
A lot of Eagles fans are scratching their heads, me included. I still have hope because Chip Kelly is a great Coach (not GM) but I don't like having a paper doll as my QB. Way to risky. I hope Sam Bradford Stays healthy....I hope this deal is a prelude to getting Mariotta......I hope Chip Kelly is a genius that I don't understand because I am not a genius..... I hope.First off...what the heck is going on in Philly. LOL
A few Cowboys thoughts:
Beasley signing = thumbs up.
Murray wanting 8 to 9 million. I am tickled pink to know we have learned our lesson, I want no part of that contract. Enjoy Jax or Oakland.
I think Greg Hardy is the only big FA who makes any sense for us. It is hard to find quality ends who pressure the QB. I am confident we can find players at 27 for LB, CB or RB.
I think we let Romo play at his current contract and bite the bullet on his cap hit.
Lastly....my biggest fear is Dez is available to be scooped up still. He can sign with another team and all we get back is 2-first rounders. Now shut you eyes and imagine that the Colts are the team. 2 late first round picks is NOT good. Extend him please!!!
Durant and Carter gone. I guess the LB corp questions are being answered for us. I'm thinking that increases the odds we get something done with McClain. Maybe move Lee outside with McClain in the middle?While the Cowboys have been quiet in FA, I like to think that they have learned to be more responsible. Yay.