Cowboys appear to be following my plan

[WPBCowboysFan]

So many bash Jerry 24/7, yet those same bashers are all in on Melton - a guy coming off of a serious injury and has a questionable work ethic - and the bashers have put all their eggs in the Melton basket as if he is the answer. Even Lacewell, Switzer, or Stretch Smith wouldnt do that!

 

[ConstantReboot]

Step 1 was cutting DeMarcus Ware
Step 2 was not resigning Hatcher or Spencer
Step 3 would be signing Melton (which is the cornerstone of my plan). I have to admit, I'm a bit worried that we haven't signed him yet. I was hoping we could get a deal because of his knee. But I'm sure if he is giving any deals for his knee he still wants more guaranteed money for the second year, and higher future base pays.

You sign Melton and you're already 25% towards having a new starting defensive line.

If you slot in Selvie as your starter for just this year, you're 50% towards your line for the year.

You draft at least two rookies in the draft within the first three or four rounds and you come out with at least one starter, now you're 75% of the way there. Should be very exciting to get rookie rushmen here. We've rebuilt this offensive line mostly through the draft (I don't think we're done yet), and we'll mostly try to create this defensive line through the draft.

If you don't think we can find a veteran post June who can fit either the end or the tackle positions, you're kidding yourself. There are players every year like this. Who are considerably cheaper, than overpaying for a tier 2 player like we did with Carr and giving them tier 1 money. So look for a signing similar to the Waters signing.

Then you have guys like Crawford and Ben Bass, especially Bass who they are high on. Hatcher said last year that Bass was going to replace him.

I think we'll have a better defensive line next year, and a much better defensive line in 2015, but getting away from these overpriced, overaged, underperforming veterans was necessary. But this is why you don't go after guys like Jared Allen or Julius Peppers either. That would defeat the purpose.

If you look at our 2016 salary cap you begin to understand this strategy. Outside of signing Carr the Cowboys have been doing a great job of not pushing more money towards the future than necessary.

There is a caveat to this. I think the Cowboys might sign Spencer near the vet minimum if he is healthy enough. 1 year type deal, maybe with a 2nd year loaded in if they decide to keep him.

Honestly, I wouldn't sign Spencer. I think Selvie can do the job better than Spencer can and its time to part ways with him like we did with the rest.

Don't know why we haven't signed Melton yet. But if we do I believe Jerry will overpay. He should be signed asap as a stop gap 3 tech. We can draft the rest of the starters in this years draft. There are a lot of good quality players that can fill in the shoes of Ware, Spencer and Hatch.

 

[CyberB0b]

The key is going to be the draft. Need to score big there for the Cowboys to have any chance in 2014.

But all the apologists here say that you can't evaluate a player until 3 years down the road.

 

[OhSnap]

So many bash Jerry 24/7, yet those same bashers are all in on Melton - a guy coming off of a serious injury and has a questionable work ethic - and the bashers have put all their eggs in the Melton basket as if he is the answer. Even Lacewell, Switzer, or Stretch Smith wouldnt do that!

I don't get espn but I can usually tell when someone has a good highlight reel runnin.

 

[DanTanna]

So many bash Jerry 24/7, yet those same bashers are all in on Melton - a guy coming off of a serious injury and has a questionable work ethic - and the bashers have put all their eggs in the Melton basket as if he is the answer. Even Lacewell, Switzer, or Stretch Smith wouldnt do that!

I dislike JJ more than anyone and I don't think Melton is the answer. If he didn't come from the Big Dumpster Fire Conference I don't think anyone would know who he is.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

That's scary since you're just a guy on a message board.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I do not want Melton in Dallas.

 

[maxdallasfan]

As of right now, I'm not even considering Crawford or Bass a starter, or a contributor for that matter. Those 2 need to show something before I jump on their hype train.

Those 2 scrub FA's we just signed are camp bodies. If none of our soon to be DL draft picks can beat them out, then our talent evaluation is clearly the worst in the league. Period.

I'm so sick of people (no body here) declaring a Cowboy player the best at their position. The 2 new guys are already Canton bound....from what I saw on Twitter. They have fixed our DL issues.

 

[Alexander]

As of right now, I'm not even considering Crawford or Bass a starter, or a contributor for that matter.

It appears you need an attitude adjustment.

 

[Galian Beast]

As of right now, I'm not even considering Crawford or Bass a starter, or a contributor for that matter. Those 2 need to show something before I jump on their hype train.

Those 2 scrub FA's we just signed are camp bodies. If none of our soon to be DL draft picks can beat them out, then our talent evaluation is clearly the worst in the league. Period.

I'm so sick of people (no body here) declaring a Cowboy player the best at their position. The 2 new guys are already Canton bound....from what I saw on Twitter. They have fixed our DL issues.

What did Leary show before he became a starter?

 

[theSHOW]

What did Leary show before he became a starter?

Beast, I'm with ya baby. lol

I also have asked for the current plan and Jerry must read my comments and go out and get it done

Jerry you need to step up to the plate and send the advisory cash this way to the Beast and myself.......and other amazing fans...in the form of free tickets

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Beast, I'm with ya baby. lol

I also have asked for the current plan and Jerry must read my comments and go out and get it done

Jerry you need to step up to the plate and send the advisory cash this way to the Beast and myself.......and other amazing fans...in the form of free tickets

 

[theSHOW]

right here. Though I do enjoy the entire season from the comfort of my home I have been to a few games every 3 or 4 years. Tickets in hand will up the stadium experience I do enjoy.

 

[supercowboy8]

I wouldn't be surprised if we came out of the draft with 3 defensive linemen. At least 2 early.

I like your plan but only if melton is a cheap deal. Looks like he has some attention from other teams that can offer more. I don't want to be in a bidding war and over pay. Rather find a day one starting 3 tech in the draft.

 

[Galian Beast]

I like your plan but only if melton is a cheap deal. Looks like he has some attention from other teams that can offer more. I don't want to be in a bidding war and over pay. Rather find a day one starting 3 tech in the draft.

The problem hits when you have to mortgage your draft to make sure you get that guy.

 

[maxdallasfan]

So many bash Jerry 24/7, yet those same bashers are all in on Melton - a guy coming off of a serious injury and has a questionable work ethic - and the bashers have put all their eggs in the Melton basket as if he is the answer. Even Lacewell, Switzer, or Stretch Smith wouldnt do that!

Not to mention that Melton got arrested in Texas this past December.

I don't want another Cowboy with a mugshot.

 

[Blackspider214]

Melton is a DT coming off some major injury problems and his price seems to be really high. We do not have the luxury of over spending. You don't spend that kind of money on a DT. Ever.

Draft is going to be key. It's not all about this year. Got to build for the future. We won't compete for the title the next few years with how stacked Seattle, NO and Seattle is. So start putting pieces together for a new era. One that will be without Romo.

 

[ShiningStar]

Breaking News: Jerry will no longer consult with a paying consultant, gets plans from Cowboyszone Cowboy fans across the world are elated.

 

[supercowboy8]

The problem hits when you have to mortgage your draft to make sure you get that guy.

Where did I say mortgage a draft. Donald is the best player at 16. If he isn't there you can get a DT in the 2nd or 3rd. Melton was a 3rd round pick

 

[starfrombirth]

I'm in favor of keeping at least one of Spencer or Hatcher. Hatcher is the better player, but also will be coming at a steeper price, you give up a bit with Spencer but I think you can get him on the really cheap side, so I probably err to the side of keeping Spencer.

I'll be surprised if Spencer plays another down of football.