Twitter: Dallas rejects trade offers for LVE

John813

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They decline his 5th year deal to refuse the trade him? Maybe an extension is imminent

A honest extension is imminent.

Besides, we need him for our sooperbowl run

Odds are the deal was some low 3rd day pick with strings and Dallas doesn't want to give up on him right now even though they acquired 3 linebackers this offseason.
 

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They decline his 5th year deal to refuse the trade him? Maybe an extension is imminent

Doubt it. Dallas will let him play out a prove it deal this year.

If he plays well they'll give an honest offer.

I'm guessing the trade compensation was equal or less than the comp pick would be if he plays well and signs elsewhere.
 

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Doubt it. Dallas will let him play out a prove it deal this year.

If he plays well they'll give an honest offer.

I'm guessing the trade compensation was equal or less than the comp pick would be if he plays well and signs elsewhere.
Agree 100%. This is what a reasonable organization would do. Drunk Jerry may get a gambling itch and lock him up for life though.
 

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I wonder what was offered. If it were a first rounder I would have taken that in heartbeat.
You can't be serious. Nobody is offering a first round pick for a LB that has an injury history and has declined since his rookie year. The only reason we declined a trade is somebody probably figured we didn't pick up his 5th year option and tried to get him with a cheap 5th-7th round pick. Use your nogging.
 

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They decline his 5th year deal to refuse the trade him? Maybe an extension is imminent

I think it’s two things:

  1. They want to see him prove it in terms of having a healthy season; and
  2. If he can prove #1 (and of course play well) they would offer him an extension much less AAV than what picking up his 5th year would have been.
Between he and Jaylon, I’ve got infinitely more confidence in LVE turning it around than I do Jaylon.

I also think LVE’s first half of the season is critical. If he’s healthy and plays well I think you’ll see the Cowboys try to extend him rather than him hot free agency and let the price jack up.
 

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They decline his 5th year deal to refuse the trade him? Maybe an extension is imminent

Don't think so. I believe they want to see if he can stay healthy and play like he did as a rookie.

Next year, they'll have some decisions to make about their linebackers. Neal is on a one-year deal. Jaylon Smith will make $11.8 million for 2022, but can be cut for a dead cap hit of $6.8 million, saving $5 million. We don't know how the rookies will play. Sure, there are high expectations for Parsons, but while Cox was considered a fourth-round bargain, that doesn't mean it's not iffy how he'll turn out.

So there are a lot of possibilities. Re-signing LVE is not out of the question if Neal is one and done, if Jaylon doesn't play well and is cut or if one of the two rookies isn't up to being a starter. In fact, just two of those things happening could result in a re-signing.
 

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somebody probably figured we didn't pick up his 5th year option and tried to get him with a cheap 5th-7th round pick.
Obviously not worth it for a 5th, at the very least he might be a Sean Lee that can be backup/rotation and still be an injury risk with lesser playing time.
 

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A honest extension is imminent.

Besides, we need him for our sooperbowl run

Odds are the deal was some low 3rd day pick with strings and Dallas doesn't want to give up on him right now even though they acquired 3 linebackers this offseason.

But to tell people he’s intended to be a cowboy into the future may mean they really do want to pay him, just not 5th year option type money (which is usually more than half of franchise tag amount)
 

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I don’t see much of an advantage to moving him. You finally have the depth at LB to really limit his snaps to keep him healthy. When healthy LVE really isn’t a bad player.

If he does regain his rookie form you set yourself up for a nice comp pick in return. I’d rather we let him play out the year instead of flipping him for round 4-6 type pick.
 

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Don't think so. I believe they want to see if he can stay healthy and play like he did as a rookie.

Next year, they'll have some decisions to make about their linebackers. Neal is on a one-year deal. Jaylon Smith will make $11.8 million for 2022, but can be cut for a dead cap hit of $6.8 million, saving $5 million. We don't know how the rookies will play. Sure, there are high expectations for Parsons, but while Cox was considered a fourth-round bargain, that doesn't mean it's not iffy how he'll turn out.

So there are a lot of possibilities. Re-signing LVE is not out of the question if Neal is one and done, if Jaylon doesn't play well and is cut or if one of the two rookies isn't up to being a starter. In fact, just two of those things happening could result in a re-signing.
I think it’s two things:

  1. They want to see him prove it in terms of having a healthy season; and
  2. If he can prove #1 (and of course play well) they would offer him an extension much less AAV than what picking up his 5th year would have been.
Between he and Jaylon, I’ve got infinitely more confidence in LVE turning it around than I do Jaylon.

I also think LVE’s first half of the season is critical. If he’s healthy and plays well I think you’ll see the Cowboys try to extend him rather than him hot free agency and let the price jack up.
Doubt it. Dallas will let him play out a prove it deal this year.

If he plays well they'll give an honest offer.

I'm guessing the trade compensation was equal or less than the comp pick would be if he plays well and signs elsewhere.


If they give him the extension right now, they can get him for a reasonable amount and just cut him later if it doesn’t work out. If they wait until he proves it this year, and he’s back to rookie form he could ask for the moon. It is a big risk. Top 5 QB money,top 5 DE money, top 5 RB money, top 5 G money, top 5 WR money, and then also top 5 LB money? It may be too rich
 

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Interest is one thing. Offers are a different animal. Without knowing what teams are offering, who knows?

GM: You looking to move LVE?
Jerry: What are you offering?
GM: 4th Round pick.
Jerry: I can get a 3rd rd comp pick if he plays well. 5th rd comp pick if he doesn’t. No dice.
GM: Things can change with injuries and such. Keep in touch.
Jerry: Will do. How about Jaylon? Make me an offer.
GM: ... ... ... Gotta go. Keep in touch.
 
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