Signed by Cowboys Cowboys re-sign TE Hanna 3 year deal $8.25 m

[TrailBlazer]

I like it. Hopefully it makes Jerry think twice before taking Hunter Henry (TE Arkansas) in the 2nd round.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Wear this, you've earned it today

 

[conner01]

All aboard the mediocrity train. Our staff has no clue how to use TE's effectively.

And yet we have the TE with most most reception in a single season

 

[conner01]

Almost $3 million a season for a blocking TE that had 9 receptions last year?

Seems like we overpaid.

the days of signing players to million dollar deals is over. Other teams offered him even more than that

 

[Beast_from_East]

the days of signing players to million dollar deals is over. Other teams offered him even more than that

It would be nice if our coaches could figure out how to get him more involved this year.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The only move I've liked so far was Thornton.

Not surprising. I think people wanted the Cowboys to panic and be stupid in free agency. These moves prove that they think they are better than a 4 win team. I know that's not a popular opinion but that's what it is.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Almost $3 million a season for a blocking TE that had 9 receptions last year?

Seems like we overpaid.

This has been a term used all offseasons......"overpaid". If someone offers you a deal than its what your worth. In free agency there's no such term. These contracts will only get worse so when I see a deal under 10 million for 3 years? That's the best you can hope for a reserve player.

 

[Aven8]

Thank God! One guy I didn't want to lose....

Now, if #9 & OC can get him the damn ball!

I've always thought of him as a Cooley or Dallas Clark type but our OC's have no clue how to use the toys we have!!

 

[chagus]

Great. Maybe they'll finally utilize him!

 

[Chuck 54]

Hanna's speed appears to be straight line.

Ask him to move and be nifty in space, arms and legs are everywhere.

He has been smart enough to develop the blocking aspect of his game because that was his best shot.

I don't think there is some special threat that can be unleashed with him by adjusting his route tree.

And Witten is nifty in space? Lol.
I still think Hanna has the experience and skill set to replace Witten in the next 1-2 years

 

[Gameover]

We're putting the band back together!

Yep.

 

[Craig]

He doesnt put up offensive stats, must suck! Bad signing.

 

[Echo9]

I don't dislike Hannah but it seems he kind of is what he is. I think he could probably play a bigger role but he doesn't really excel in any particular area.

I'm very appy with this move, especially since we won't be forced to use a second round pick on anoter tigt end. Ehscohbahr is as good as done ere after the acilles injury. Tat takes a good 12 monts to eal and may never be quite rigt—not including the off-season development e will miss.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I keep hearing people talk about what we traded to get Swaim but wasn't it like a 6th round pick lol? I don't think invested that much in that trade to where they wouldn't get rid of him if he didn't progress.

I don't dislike Hannah but it seems he kind of is what he is. I think he could probably play a bigger role but he doesn't really excel in any particular area.

I can't say that about him. We don't get to see enough of him to really know what he can or can't become. And i'm surprised he came back. I like Witten but I really feel like he's holding this team hostage at tight end. I know that's a unpopular opinion but that's what it seems to be at this point.

 

[Zekeats]

We're putting the band back together!

LOL. At least we don't have to waste another 2nd round pick on a TE now.

 

[Jarv]

Good move. The Vikings and Chargers were showing interest; and now Dallas has it's blocking TE. The Cowboys are being smart in free agency; using it to patch holes.

Championship teams are built; not bought.

Yay! JG takes our fastest TE and makes him the "designated blocking" TE. What a dufus.

 

[Risen Star]

He doesnt put up offensive stats, must suck! Bad signing.

When you just traded a 6th round pick to get back into the draft for a blocking TE it's probably worthy of criticism.

 

[Chuck 54]

A look back at Hanna as he entered the draft. Impressive 40, hands, vert, and bench.
He just needs reps, in my opinion, but he doesn't run many patterns...he's in there to block, not take opportunities from Witten.

Pre-draft measurables
HtWtArm lengthHand size40-yd dash10-yd split20-yd split20-ss3-coneVertBroadBP
6 ft 4 in252 lb33 1/8 in9 7/8 in4.49 s1.57 s2.67 s4.11 s6.76 s36 in10 ft 2 in24 reps

 

[birdwells1]

the days of signing players to million dollar deals is over. Other teams offered him even more than that

So what?

 

[birdwells1]

Wear this, you've earned it today

Sometimes we over value our own players, what has Hanna done to deserve 3 million a year? With Witten on the team no other te will ever be worth 3 million a year.