Rico Gathers contract

[Risen Star]

Until he starts losing his balance and coordination running he has no future as a TE for the Cowboys.

 

[dallasdave]

Until he starts losing his balance and coordination running he has no future as a TE for the Cowboys.

 

[Risen Star]

Wait...so we're keeping him on the PS to save 10 bucks?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

We haven't had much luck using a SECOND ROUND PICK for this position....so I am all for them trying to figure it out on the cheap!

Fasano and Bennett have had good careers.....

 

[CowboyChris]

if it were me, i would dump one of the extra FB's or RB's and start working him into the redzone offense

 

[xwalker]

Because he could always bolt for basketball, DAL had to agree to give Rico the same money for being on the 53 while he is on the Practice Squad......450k vs 117k

It's a way to get 54 roster spots.

 

[BAZ]

Wow.

Rico was the worst player in a preseason game I've ever witnessed. Just awful. It's like they went out and found a 6-6 Siberian who'd never seen a game before and suited him up.

Seems harsh on Siberia.

 

[Common Sense]

The base salary is 7.4 so if they want to get the cap figure down it would likely be a short extension to spread the hit out further.

Why would you double down on that level of compensation for a player is who is on a steep decline? You can love Witten to death, but that doesn't change his age.

 

[endersdragon]

I can picture Romo and Witten at the podium announcing their retirement at the same time.

Yea that's the bad news... The good news is that it will be at the Super Bowl press conference

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

If he can transition with another year of practice and work, he might actually be the replacement for
Witten who can block and catch passes. He certainly has the size and athleticism skills.

did u just compare Gathers to Witten?

 

[Redball Express]

We need to start preparing for life after Witten. And sooner rather than later

You mean Escobar isn't next man up?

 

[xwalker]

Wow.

Rico was the worst player in a preseason game I've ever witnessed. Just awful. It's like they went out and found a 6-6 Siberian who'd never seen a game before and suited him up.

Nonsense.

 

[LittleD]

You mean Escobar isn't next man up?

Escobar is not even 2nd string...Swaim is!

 

[LittleD]

did u just compare Gathers to Witten?

Gathers still has a long way to go to fill Witten's shoes. He has the body but, does he have the drive and
determination to excel at the NFL level. We will see?

 

[Bullflop]

I think the FO and staff is keeping this guy in tow for reasons that we may know nothing about. He must have something special going for him to make him valuable enough to invest the extra dough. If his ability ever matches his body, we'll have hit the jackpot. He's obviously willing to commit himself to the time and effort to learn, so maybe he's deserving of the patience it takes to develop him. Ultimately, there's only one way to find out.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Fasano and Bennett have had good careers.....

I have no problem with the talent of either player....but I withhold saying what I really feel like happened with both players while in Dallas. Let's just say the 5 people that run this organization are Jerry, Stephen, Garrett, Romo and Witten....is what happened to those players.

 

[Longboysfan]

Yes....the minimum is 117k but they can pay whatever they want and it all counts against the cap

If they are part of the top 52 players being paid.

 

[Satchel89]

That's not a bad gig. I had no idea Practice Squad players made that kind of money. Wow

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I have no problem with the talent of either player....but I withhold saying what I really feel like happened with both players while in Dallas. Let's just say the 5 people that run this organization are Jerry, Stephen, Garrett, Romo and Witten....is what happened to those players.

I agree. I think mainly we made the mistake of taking tight ends that high when we had a all pro tight end on the roster in his prime.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

I agree. I think mainly we made the mistake of taking tight ends that high when we had a all pro tight end on the roster in his prime.

I can understand that happening once...but to happen 3 times screams either lack of direction....or a power struggle between the names I mentioned. Based on everything I have read, heard and observed....I think I know what happened. And don't forget what TO and Crayton said about this offense. And pay attention to how Dez has been used.