49ers releasing Bowman. Should Cowboys be interested?***Merged***

[haleyrules]

Jaylon Smith progress stopper. No can do.

 

[lopey]

Duh, but we wont, cause we dont.

He's 29 and under contract through 2022.
His cap numbers the next few years would be:
2017 - $6.75M
2018 - $8.7M
2019 - $2.55M
2020 - $5.85M
2021 - $7.65M
2022 - $8.5M

He'll probably cost more than the Cowboys would be willing to give up. Plus, it would be admitting Jaylon Smith wasn't ready.

 

[AbeBeta]

If we could get him for very little, I'd be for it. He's on his downside but he's a ton better than where Jaylon is right now. I think Smith will end up fine but he needs to be back on the "bring along slowly" plan.

 

[VACowboy]

Yeah. He is worth nothing long term. If the club can get a good young, healthy, player I am all for it. Taking on old players with bloated contracts and injuries are what kills clubs. If you want to look at what misguided over spending on FA looks like...have a good look at the Giants. We all know that wanting FA's to come in and save the club is an emotional reaction...but it seldom works out the way we want.

Exactly. We been down this road before.

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

Only 29 which surprised me. I think LB is a huge weakness, if he can play MLB I'd definitely kick the tires

 

[haleyrules]

Exactly. We been down this road before.

Yeah. For years this is what Jerry did to compensate for poor drafting. Its draft first and maybe find a FA to fill the gaps at the right price and under the right conditions. Mercenaries are not the answer and never have been.

 

[Clarkson]

PLEASE inquire about him. We need him.

 

[pugilist]

but he doesn't have a cool swipe celebration

 

[movaughn88]

Interesting, I came here bc I saw the headline on ESPN. I don't follow the 49ers - I know a few years ago he looked like a dang werewolf on the field but he's had a bad injury that usually saps athlete's abilities

Don't we have a 4th rounder and 3 5th rounders coming as comp picks next year? I guess a 5th would seem worth it if he's healthy?

 

[Direwolf63]

We need better play from the LB position.

Probably expensive.

It won't happen, but I would definitely kick the tires. The defense needs help. The sooner the better.

 

[KingintheNorth]

See if they'll throw in Eric Reid and Aaron Lynch.

They can have some draft picks, Terrance Williams, and 5 Jeff Heath's to be named later.

 

[Sydla]

If he's healthy, sure.

 

[IheartRomo]

I admittedly haven't watched him closely the last couple years following his injuries with the 9ers being awful. Is he still a good player?

 

[movaughn88]

I admittedly haven't watched him closely the last couple years following his injuries with the 9ers being awful. Is he still a good player?

This was my question. His PFF grade for 2017 seems to be a 45, which is "poor"

He was a monster about 3-4 years ago but achilles injuries are historically hard to overcome.

 

[ShortRound]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NaVorro_Bowman

Had to look him up. Former pro bowler, any good now?

 

[TheCoolFan]

If it was me, yes...I'd make a move to bring him in. But knowing the Cowboys, this isn't their style. They will find some bargain bin no-name scrub

 

[John813]

If it was me, yes...I'd make a move to bring him in. But knowing the Cowboys, this isn't their style. They will find some bargain bin no-name scrub

Already signed Justin March-Lillard. We don't need Bowman.

 

[Oh_Canada]

To me this is a nooooooo brainer.

 

[DiResta]

I admittedly haven't watched him closely the last couple years following his injuries with the 9ers being awful. Is he still a good player?

hell yes hes still good lol
they have Foster so hes expendable plus hes Lees age i think
they were teammates at Penn State

Lee and Bowman are a dream combo

5 years ago

weakest part of your defense
becomes the strongest

 

[Risen Star]

Won't have to trade for him now.