Von miller over Wagner

[MizzouCowboy4]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-why-von-miller-and-not-bobby-wagner

 

[erod]

It's not either/or. Miller cost virtually nothing. They could sign both.

The inside linebacker corps looks reasonable at the moment.

I think they are still working to acquire Brooks, Crosby, Sweat, or Thibodeaux. That may have to wait until the trade deadline.

I'm not sure they even know what they prefer right now.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

It's not either/or. Miller cost virtually nothing. They could sign both.

The inside linebacker corps looks reasonable at the moment.

I think they are still working to acquire Brooks, Crosby, Sweat, or Thibodeaux. That may have to wait until the trade deadline.

I'm not sure they even know what they prefer right now.

How are we able to acquire Crosby with our current cap space? I believe he just redid his deal last year and has a base salary of 30 mil this year. I would love to see this move but don’t know how to make it work.

 

[erod]

How are we able to acquire Crosby with our current cap space? I believe he just redid his deal last year and has a base salary of 30 mil this year. I would love to see this move but don’t know how to make it work.

Cap space is simple to manipulate. The Eagles and Rams do it all the time.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

Cap space is simple to manipulate. The Eagles and Rams do it all the time.

Thanks for responding but that’s generalized response. Like what levers can we pull to make it happen. I thought most of the big contracts for us have been restructured this offseason and I’m not sure further restructuring is possible. Convert a significant portion of Crosby’s salary to bonus (His salary is already guaranteed for this season)? I think we have like 13-14 mil left as of now after signing Miller.

 

[DanTanna]

We have tons of cap space if we rework current contracts. Jerry just has to WANT to do it.

 

[Bobhaze]

Cap space is simple to manipulate. The Eagles and Rams do it all the time.

It is apparently not simple for this front office.

 

[DanTanna]

It is apparently not simple for this front office.

There is only so much pie...

 

[stilltheguru]

Id take von, decker or a corner upgrade over Wagner. I really don't care about linebacker right now

 

[Bobhaze]

There is only so much pie...

From the “Book of Stephen”, chapter 1, verse 1.

 

[Kwyn]

We have tons of cap space if we rework current contracts. Jerry just has to WANT to do it.

We’ve reworked pretty mug everyone but Bland and Ferg. By marrying both through 2029, past the time we should keep either, we could free up around $13m.

Combined that with spending every last dime we have available and we get to $20m.

Would then also have to restructure Crosby, pushing some of his money into 2029 as well.

That pretty much also guarantees a Dak extension next year, keeping him tied to us through 2030. You’d also probably have to forget about Pickens next year as well.

It can be done but this off season they’re turned over just about every rock.

 

[gimmesix]

It's not either/or. Miller cost virtually nothing. They could sign both.

The inside linebacker corps looks reasonable at the moment.

I think they are still working to acquire Brooks, Crosby, Sweat, or Thibodeaux. That may have to wait until the trade deadline.

I'm not sure they even know what they prefer right now.

Yeah, I don't think they are worried about ILB at the moment. They love Overshown. They got Winters, who started last year for the 49ers. And they like what they've seen from Barham. Considering we're only going to have two ILBs on the field at any given time, I think they want to let that play out.

I don't think any of the ends are in play right now, either, after the Miller move.

I could see them looking at OT because of the shaky depth and questionable starters. I don't think they will be looking to replace the starters, though, just to shore up swing tackle.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Cap space is simple to manipulate. The Eagles and Rams do it all the time.

Those teams manage the salary cap by looking ahead three or four years. They have different challenges going forward as do the Cowboys. It’s not simply other teams do it so can Dallas. Jerry doesn’t understand a lot of things. Money isn’t one of them.

 

[gimmesix]

Thanks for responding but that’s generalized response. Like what levers can we pull to make it happen. I thought most of the big contracts for us have been restructured this offseason and I’m not sure further restructuring is possible. Convert a significant portion of Crosby’s salary to bonus (His salary is already guaranteed for this season)? I think we have like 13-14 mil left as of now after signing Miller.

They could restructure Bland, moving most of his $12 million base. They could restructure Ferguson, moving most of his $7.25 million base. They would inherit Crosby's $30 million base, but could shift most of that to bonus and add a couple of void years, so even with what they have left right now they could afford him. I mean, if they converted $25 million to bonus and prorated that over five years, he'd cost $10 million this year. They would need to do the same next year, though.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

They could restructure Bland, moving most of his $12 million base. They could restructure Ferguson, moving most of his $7.25 million base. They would inherit Crosby's $30 million base, but could shift most of that to bonus and add a couple of void years, so even with what they have left right now they could afford him. I mean, if they converted $25 million to bonus and prorated that over five years, he'd cost $10 million this year. They would need to do the same next year, though.

Now my understanding of a direct trade with the Raiders would be that we would have to have the cap space to acquire his cap impact for this year prior to a restructure to his contract could happen (Unless the Raiders did it for us I assume). Under your scenario, would we have the space to acquire his contract before the restructure?

 

[Coogiguy03]

We have tons of cap space if we rework current contracts. Jerry just has to WANT to do it.

Damn right about that

 

[big dog cowboy]

I think they are still working to acquire Brooks, Crosby, Sweat, or Thibodeaux.

Why do you think that? Those are pretty specific examples.

 

[KDM256]

Unless Dallas has a major injury in the linebacker group, I don't see Wagner in Dallas at this point.

I know front office said they're still looking at adding players but I feel like Crosby to Dallas isn't going to happen especially with Miller is now on the team. I could be wrong though.

 

[Whirlwin]

Cap space is simple to manipulate. The Eagles and Rams do it all the time.

I’ve been saying it forever, the salary cap can always be manipulated
That’s why they have mathematicians
And people slam me tell me naïve

 

[Whirlwin]

There is only so much pie...

There’s only so much talent, there’s plenty of pie