He got 4 years, $40 million in his last contract and ended up missing 19 games the last 3 seasons. Now 4 years older and having been injured multiple times, it would be foolish to give him a similar deal, much less a better one. If someone else is willing to do it, let them.
No need to accept less for us.
We can easy afford him. Not until all of our own players are signed do we know how much we'll have and does the needs list only have him on it?
And because he wants a big payday..so? A big pay day now is one thing but add Lawrence and them Lord Byron after the option and Smith and LVE will be coming up after that. The real problem is too few players making too much money. That's why NE is there every year, they may have one of those players on the team but they not have multiple ones.
Cut Heath, Crawford and Hurns. How are you going to replace Crawford?
Bingo.
Easy Peasy.
Yes he has had injuries.
But he has not so much wear and tear after missing games last year and part of the year before.
And he is 29.
With Richard running the defense?
The fact he moved his kids to Austin is a sign. Really doesn't, they knew he was leaving that area and he wanted his kids in Austin. He can commute to wherever he plays and have an apartment. Austin is going to be home.
He can just buy another house in Dallas with what he is about to make.
Because they were ready to give up a 2nd round pick last year. Now, that he is a free agent and doesnt cost them a draft pick, Dallas has a change of mind? Lol, I don't think so.
Maybe acquiring Amari Cooper changes things, in terms of salary cap complications, but I highly doubt it. There is 120 million in cap space available (without the probable increase of increase) for next season, which makes me believe a deal can easily be reached, EVEN with all the other signings that are needed.
If Dallas was prepared to ship off a 2nd round pick for a player in the final year of his deal, they seriously wanted him. They were willing to give up a premium pick knowing they would have to resign him in 2019.
All the reasons why he will end up a Dallas Cowboy once free agency starts up:
- Dallas ready to ship a 2nd round draft pick for Thomas last season
- Now he is a free agent
- Dallas still has a great need for him
- Dallas can work out a deal given the 120 million in cap space next season
- Earl has moved his family 3 hours away from Dallas to Austin. Can easily get rent an apartment during the season and commute on off days to see his family or his family can come see him on the weekends
- ET made it widely known he wants to be a Dallas Cowboy through social media postings during his holdout
- Literally approached Jason Garrett after a game in 2017 saying to "come get him".
Like, how can he NOT be a Dallas Cowboy this coming season lol
Mods: Please change the thread title to "Reasons why Dallas will sign Earl Thomas"
If they can get him for the right price, AFTER they sign our own vital FA’s. I’d also try to land the run stuffing, space eating DT we need. Plus, Collins might be a better option (younger).
IND, NYJ, BUF, CLE and HOU all have in excess of 75M in cap space. I could see him in IND and HOU before DAL because they've got the money to spend and are both fighting for the division, I could see him getting a fat payday with either before DAL.
No need to accept less for us.
We can easy afford him.
And because he wants a big payday..so?
Cut Heath, Crawford and Hurns.
Bingo.
Easy Peasy.
Yes he has had injuries.
But he has not so much wear and tear after missing games last year and part of the year before.
And he is 29.
With Richard running the defense?
The fact he moved his kids to Austin is a sign.
He can just buy another house in Dallas with what he is about to make.
I'd say only Houston is the real possibility.
Him moving to Austin indicates he wants to play only in Texas.
But you're right, Houston should be considered another legit landing spot
A better option but if we feel that way about Collins, other teams feel the same and will pay him more than ET. Probably out of our price range. Agree with run stuffing, space eating,QB grabbing DT in the draft or FA
No need to accept less for us.
We can easy afford him.
And because he wants a big payday..so?
Cut Heath, Crawford and Hurns.
Bingo.
Easy Peasy.
Yes he has had injuries.
But he has not so much wear and tear after missing games last year and part of the year before.
And he is 29.
With Richard running the defense?
The fact he moved his kids to Austin is a sign.
He can just buy another house in Dallas with what he is about to make.
We continuely get gashed up front
We need interior DT's - I'm fine with ET and all but our D didn't fail due to backend play
Because they were ready to give up a 2nd round pick last year. Now, that he is a free agent and doesnt cost them a draft pick, Dallas has a change of mind? Lol, I don't think so.
Maybe acquiring Amari Cooper changes things, in terms of salary cap complications, but I highly doubt it. There is 120 million in cap space available (without the probable increase of increase) for next season, which makes me believe a deal can easily be reached, EVEN with all the other signings that are needed.
I agree in Earl but where you getting 120 mil cap space
If Dallas was prepared to ship off a 2nd round pick for a player in the final year of his deal, they seriously wanted him. They were willing to give up a premium pick knowing they would have to resign him in 2019.
All the reasons why he will end up a Dallas Cowboy once free agency starts up:
- Dallas ready to ship a 2nd round draft pick for Thomas last season
- Now he is a free agent
- Dallas still has a great need for him
- Dallas can work out a deal given the 120 million in cap space next season
- Earl has moved his family 3 hours away from Dallas to Austin. Can easily get rent an apartment during the season and commute on off days to see his family or his family can come see him on the weekends
- ET made it widely known he wants to be a Dallas Cowboy through social media postings during his holdout
- Literally approached Jason Garrett after a game in 2017 saying to "come get him".
Like, how can he NOT be a Dallas Cowboy this coming season lol
Mods: Please change the thread title to "Reasons why Dallas will sign Earl Thomas"
Because they were ready to give up a 2nd round pick last year. Now, that he is a free agent and doesnt cost them a draft pick, Dallas has a change of mind? Lol, I don't think so.
Maybe acquiring Amari Cooper changes things, in terms of salary cap complications, but I highly doubt it. There is 120 million in cap space available (without the probable increase of increase) for next season, which makes me believe a deal can easily be reached, EVEN with all the other signings that are needed.
If Dallas was prepared to ship off a 2nd round pick for a player in the final year of his deal, they seriously wanted him. They were willing to give up a premium pick knowing they would have to resign him in 2019.
All the reasons why he will end up a Dallas Cowboy once free agency starts up:
- Dallas ready to ship a 2nd round draft pick for Thomas last season
- Now he is a free agent
- Dallas still has a great need for him
- Dallas can work out a deal given the 120 million in cap space next season
- Earl has moved his family 3 hours away from Dallas to Austin. Can easily get rent an apartment during the season and commute on off days to see his family or his family can come see him on the weekends
- ET made it widely known he wants to be a Dallas Cowboy through social media postings during his holdout
- Literally approached Jason Garrett after a game in 2017 saying to "come get him".
Like, how can he NOT be a Dallas Cowboy this coming season lol
Mods: Please change the thread title to "Reasons why Dallas will sign Earl Thomas"