Fisher saying Cowboys have pick 50 earmarked for Earl Thomas

[gimmesix]

I’d tell Seattle to take a hike. 3rd or nothing. But 2nd and a huge contract when you’re finally getting your cap in order for a 29 year old?? Don’t do it.

We cleared the space by cutting Dez. That's why this move has seemed inevitable. Dallas doesn't usually open up cap space unless it is planning on using it somehow. It doesn't seem like a coincidence that the Cowboys opened up $8.5 million in cap space with Thomas set to make $8.5 million in base salary this year.

Now, I'm sure Dallas wants to work out a long-term deal, but it created the exact amount of room that it needed to get this trade done no matter what.

 

[weaver21]

agree terrible move for a declining player who isn't a difference maker

I wouldn't say ET is declining. He's still one of the best safeties in the game and got back to a Pro-Bowl level last year after that broken leg.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Well, in the 3rd there is less chance of finding a good wr that you are really big on either. lol.

No but better value.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Good move for Cowboys if true. He will be the leader on D with Lee and could be what takes this D to the next level. No rookie would have half as much impact next season.

 

[Stash]

Smh......dumb move. Love the player, but he's 29. Give them a 3rd or 4th and nothing more.

Agreed. Pick #50 is much too high a price.

I'll hope that this is an intentional leak to get Thomas to lower his contract demands.

 

[reddyuta]

I am against this.just get him next year when he is FA.

 

[LatinMind]

He's 29 and wants a big pay day

Give it to him. You have to pay for big time players. Why do you people want to play Jerrys accountant and worry about his money and salary cap?

 

[Silver N Blue]

I wouldn't say ET is declining. He's still one of the best safeties in the game and got back to a Pro-Bowl level last year after that broken leg.

injury prone the past two years and yes his stats indicate he is declining--don't need another old broken down vet milking his paycheck

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

No but better value.

Well I hope that wr with better value in the 3rd has speed and get separation to help Dak.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Where's the market for Thomas other than Dallas, I wouldn't give Seattle a pick other than a third rounder..He was injured last year and about to hit 30 years of age..

 

[weaver21]

injury prone the past two years and yes his stats indicate he is declining--don't need another old broken down vet milking his paycheck

He's not injury prone. He missed only 2 games last season and had a broken leg in 2016 on a freak injury. I don't see ET as injury prone at all.

 

[bark]

I am against this.just get him next year when he is FA.

Yeah I think a 2 is too much for Earl.
I’d offer a 4th and stand firm.
If you want him next year go get him

 

[TexasHillbilly]

Why is it the Cowboys always have to screw around with their 2nd pick. Seems to happen every year.

 

[DFWJC]

We've got enough ammunition to trade back up into the second.

Yes...our 3rd and both 4ths would do it.
Man, that's a lot to give up though

 

[CouchCoach]

When James began to fall and the Cowboys didn't move up to get him, I assumed the Thomas deal was going to happen. I don't like the way he handled himself after the SEA game but he is a great secondary player and according to Sherman and Chancellor, he was the glue that held it together and we got a look at their D without him.

Don't like paying what it will take and don't like giving up the 50 pick, but what kind of impact are the Cowboys going to get with that pick vs getting a seasoned vet and leader for this young secondary? And Thomas doesn't just help the secondary, he helps the front 7. He's the closest player to Woody we would have had since he hung it up. Part of me wants to see what he can do to help this D.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Why is it the Cowboys always have to screw around with their 2nd pick. Seems to happen every year.

I guess you’d rather we waste it on a mediocre player like usual.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Most also believe a deal at the point is a long shot.

 

[iceberg]

He is the best to ever play the position. Undisputed. He is worth two 1st rounders. This is a steal. You have to act.

i feel like i'm watching an info-mercial.

 

[Silver N Blue]

He's not injury prone. He missed only 2 games last season and had a broken leg in 2016 on a freak injury. I don't see ET as injury prone at all.

Injury prone the past two years and stats are declining since 14. He was good several years ago nothing special and not worthy of a 2nd rd pick. IMO

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Meh.

Still a good player but on the downhill side and has already had discussions about retiring. As Parcells used to say, if you are thinking about retiring, you already have.

So give up a high draft pick and a big contract to a guy that may have a foot halfway out the door? Doesn't really make much sense and isn't how the Cowboys have approached roster building in a while.