We're saving money for existing players (Lamb, Diggs, Micah)

Flamma · May 18, 2022

UncleRico said:
There is about to be a WR bubble in the NFL. HS athletes want to play WR not RB and offenses are switching to pass heavy with 4 and 5 wides every play. Ton of WR talent coming out every year. I would just keep drafting solid WR’s and not re-sign guys. Lamb is good but nothing not replaceable. This is a contract year for him though so you know he will show out, we resign him at top dollar then he goes back to 2021 CeeDee

As of right now no way I would give Ceedee top WR money. I'm not sure if give any WR currently in this league 25m a year. I'm pretty sure some teams also see it your way.

birdwells1 · May 18, 2022

No front office personnel should feel comfortable planning contracts that far into the future. All other front offices are under pressure to win so they're more concerned about winning enough now to be around for the contracts you mentioned. That's why other teams are active in free agency and they would worry about Micah's contract when it's time. Their present concern is performing good enough to keep their jobs.

In Dallas there's no concern about job security. In Dallas there's no urgency to win now. So only in Dallas can the front office start thinking about contracts 4 years out because no matter what they'll still be here.

Ranched · May 18, 2022

There's currently 25 top players who will still be under age 25 when the upcoming season begins.

Dallas appears to have a solid foundation on which to build their future. They have three players on the list. (Only Tampa Bay can say the same) The same players as the OP had mentioned. They will be paid what they deserve & set the stage for Dallas.

Lamb 23 Diggs 23 Parsons 22

CashMan · May 18, 2022

CWR said:
If Diggs can continue to come anywhere near what he did last year he will absolutely be the highest paid CB. Parsons will likely be the highest paid defensive player in the league. Lamb I can't predict, but he's going to have to have a larger impact to get the money he wants here. If we let one walk, my bet is on Lamb. It'll be my fault for buying his jersey, sorry.

Lamb is not gonna take that next step, so I don't think he will get paid after the 5th year option is picked up. Parson's is gonna break the bank. I just don't see Diggs repeating what he did. He is too boom or bust.

Coogiguy03 · May 18, 2022

GimmeTheBall! said:
What has Lamb done to warrant visions of riches?
Lamb is not a catch it quick on the sidelines guy like smart could be.
Lamb needs a vertical game. Can doesn't have a vertical game arm.

Oh trust and believe I feel the same, I don't think he's what we've expected he was going to be thus far

INCowboysFan · May 18, 2022

Flamma said:
The benefit to extending a player after their 3rd year, 5th option or not, is because you have that 4th rookie year left where they can allocate signing bonus money to.

We can be sure Parsons will get one after 3 years if his play continues. I'm not so sure about Lamb.

I get that. But I don't think Lamb has earned an extension yet. If he puts up 80-100 catches, 1000+ yds and 8-10 TD then he will rightfully get his extension after this year. If he puts up the numbers that he did last year, then he shouldn't get the extension after this season.

DCreppinBoysfan · May 18, 2022

RustyBourneHorse said:
I would agree. Plus, drafts usually have a lot of great WRs, so I would actually probably try to trade CeeDee if the draft has good WRs after this season. We might be able to obtain a few 1sts for him.

Like the titans did with Brown?

kskboys · May 18, 2022

Flamma said:
As of right now no way I would give Ceedee top WR money. I'm not sure if give any WR currently in this league 25m a year. I'm pretty sure some teams also see it your way.

Lamb looks like a very good #2 to me.

RustyBourneHorse · May 18, 2022

DCreppinBoysfan said:
Like the titans did with Brown?

Exactly, and I think we might be able to get as much if not more for CeeDee. I say that's better than resigning him or letting him go in FA because we could build even more with additional 1st round picks.

Flamma · May 18, 2022

INCowboysFan said:
I get that. But I don't think Lamb has earned an extension yet. If he puts up 80-100 catches, 1000+ yds and 8-10 TD then he will rightfully get his extension after this year. If he puts up the numbers that he did last year, then he shouldn't get the extension after this season.

Let me be honest with you. Unless Lamb looks like Cooper Cupp, uncoverable, no way I pay Lamb 25M a year. Not a chance. A contract similar to Gallup's, sure.

Flamma · May 18, 2022

kskboys said:
Lamb looks like a very good #2 to me.

Me too. A good WR. But IMO, similar to how Randal Cobb played for us. We'll see for sure after this year. But I would either trade him after this year or let him play out his 5 years. But you know how Jerry is. Won't get anyone in FA, but he'll over pay his own. It wouldn't surprise me if Lamb got a 4 year extension paying him 25M a year.

Montanalo · May 18, 2022

Here is a slightly different take:

Continue to re-build the offensive and defensive lines. I see real reason to break the bank on either a WR or DB.

Despite the NFL being a pass happy league, you don't need all-pros at the WR and CB positions to succeed.

CWR · May 18, 2022

CashMan said:
Lamb is not gonna take that next step, so I don't think he will get paid after the 5th year option is picked up. Parson's is gonna break the bank. I just don't see Diggs repeating what he did. He is too boom or bust.

Law of averages says Diggs INTs will go down. He can't duplicate it, but even getting 6 or so and playing good coverage will be all he needs.

Lamb has nothing but opportunity in front of him. We will see.

Montanalo · May 18, 2022

Montanalo said:
Here is a slightly different take:

Continue to re-build the offensive and defensive lines. I see real reason to break the bank on either a WR or DB.

Despite the NFL being a pass happy league, you don't need all-pros at the WR and CB positions to succeed.

"No real reason".

conner01 · May 18, 2022

MountaineerCowboy said:
Lamb and Diggs have more to prove as far as I'm concerned.

Is Lamb a #1 or just a glorified #2 that only looks good when a real #1 is on the field getting all the attention?

What happens if Diggs only gets 4 INTs but still gives up over 1,000 yards and is nonexistent in the run game?

Lamb does certainly have more to prove but then again what player with two years under his belt doesn’t to sone degree
But I also don’t think all 3 get extended either
With the cost of WR contracts and the number of new quality WR entering the league each year something’s got to give at some point on their salaries. And it’s not a position that you can’t replace fairly easily

conner01 · May 18, 2022

CWR said:
Law of averages says Diggs INTs will go down. He can't duplicate it, but even getting 6 or so and playing good coverage will be all he needs.

Lamb has nothing but opportunity in front of him. We will see.

Not even remotely possible he duplicates his ints
His number last year was so far out there

INCowboysFan · May 18, 2022

Flamma said:
Let me be honest with you. Unless Lamb looks like Cooper Cupp, uncoverable, no way I pay Lamb 25M a year. Not a chance. A contract similar to Gallup's, sure.

Honestly, I don't think that Lamb is a true #1 and it will show this season. I can see the team going ahead and letting him play out this contract, maybe pick up the 5th year option and letting him walk. If he holds out for $25M, I'm seeking a trade or cutting him.

morasp · May 18, 2022

There's no reason they can't sign some free agent players to one year deals.

CWR · May 18, 2022

conner01 said:
Not even remotely possible he duplicates his ints
His number last year was so far out there

I agree, and said as much, BUT I have to give him credit. He does an excellent job of baiting QBs. That is why I expect multiple INTs from him moving forward, unless or until qbs decide they don't want the risk.

Jimbo123 · May 18, 2022

MountaineerCowboy said:
Lamb and Diggs have more to prove as far as I'm concerned.

Is Lamb a #1 or just a glorified #2 that only looks good when a real #1 is on the field getting all the attention?

What happens if Diggs only gets 4 INTs but still gives up over 1,000 yards and is nonexistent in the run game?

I'm anxious to see how well CEE DEE does while being double-teamed. He didn't face too many doubles last year when the Coop was in.

We're saving money for existing players (Lamb, Diggs, Micah)

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