4 reasons why the Cowboys should keep DeMarcus Lawrence around a little longer

[shabazz]

It’s easy (and lazy) for someone to write a story about keeping him around without providing a contract number.

I’ll go on record.

$5 million.

If he would accept a deal in that range? Sure.

If not, thanks, but no thanks.

.....he won't get out of bed for 5 million.

 

[Stash]

.....he won't get out of bed for 5 million.

Well then he can stay in bed.

 

[shabazz]

Well then he can stay in bed.

Agreed.....he needs the rest, apparently

 

[Cowfan75Lives]

D-Law is a shining example of our rotten culture. Wish he was already out of here.

 

[Denim Chicken]

D-Law is a shining example of our rotten culture. Wish he was already out of here.

Crazy talk

 

[Teague31]

Wrong. He needs to go after this year. Too old to be around for the rebuild. Anyone under 26 or so should really go

 

[big dog cowboy]

Too old to be around for the rebuild. Anyone under 26 or so should really go

Anyone under 26 should go?

 

[Chasing6]

The Cowboys most underappreciated player could use a little more appreciation.
By Dan Rogers Jun 10, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of business to do as three of their biggest stars are coming to the end of their contracts. Extending Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and eventually Micah Parsons are all important moves the front office needs to get done so the team can stay competitive for years to come. While it’s hard to find more valuable players than the big three, another guy on the team is almost as valuable and happens to have an expiring contract coming as well. That guy is DeMarcus Lawrence.

Lawrence has played 10 seasons in the league and even still, people aren’t sure what to make of him. For some fans, he’s one of the most underrated players in the game as he’s always getting his hands dirty and coming up with big plays. His contributions don’t go unnoticed by broadcasters as they have been singing his praise for years. It’s hard to make it through a game without someone talking about how valuable he is.

Whether you owned stock in Tank, Inc. early or late, it’s pretty clear that he’s a valuable asset. Lawrence will be an unrestricted free agent next year, and what’s next for him is unknown, but he hinted around last week that he has no interest in hanging things up and could play another five years.

The thinking for some might be that Lawrence would play out the remainder of his contract in Dallas and then the team would replace him with younger players. After all, they selected a run-stopping defensive end in the second round of April’s draft, the same round they got Lawrence in ten years ago. However, there might be a better option and that option would be keeping him around a little longer. Here are four reasons why this makes sense.

HE’S STILL REALLY GOOD
HE’S RESILIENT
HE’S A HIGH-CHARACTER GUY
HE’S AFFORDABLE

Much more: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...und-after-2024-marshwan-kneeland-sam-williams

Question always comes down to how much to keep him vs GM Jethro's comp pick value.

Jimmy Johnson created his draft value chart.

GM Jethro has created in his own mind a comp value chart.

 

[Gator70]

Maybe as a depth guy with a discounted new contract.

If he was gassed by the wildcard, his stamina/resilience won't improve into his 30's

cant call him depth and pay him as such if youre still gonna start him

 

[Bullflop]

He's been a decent run defender for a good while, but that's not saying much.

I wouldn't do him any favors if he doesn't look good in TC. Don't overpay him.

I think he'd be fortunate to qualify for sticking around for another year, though.

I do believe we have some youngsters who are about ready to take his place.