A couple of guys I would sign before the draft

[Zekeats]

Obviously resign Rolando McClain. Then I would look at Chris Hairston OT, Stevie Brown S and one of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, Anthony Spencer and maybe even Da'Quan Bowers.

 

[jazzcat22]

McClain yes, other than that, we need to stay young, not get old. Though not sure how old some of those guys are for sure.

 

[DBOY3141]

Obviously resign Rolando McClain. Then I would look at Chris Hairston OT, Stevie Brown S and one of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, Anthony Spencer and maybe even Da'Quan Bowers.

I think unless they are our own FA's, they are probably looking for young guys, so Osi, Freeney would not be on that list.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I'd agree with you but I just don't see us taking any marginal D-line players in free agency. We had a big need (starting caliber edge rusher) that we filled, but I think we've been accumulating young prospects on the D-line for a few years and we'd rather give those guys the snaps instead of some washed veteran. That's why we haven't been bargain shopping for DL the way we've been for LB. I see us sticking with what we've got and maybe adding a few in the draft.

As far as McClain goes, I've been advocating for us to resign him all off-season, but I'm starting to come around to the idea that he won't be back. I'm typically not one of these people who say "an athlete should be grateful that a team is willing to give him money." I think athletes have a rare ability and if people are willing to make these guys rich then they deserve every last penny they earn. But I think a guy like McClain should be grateful to an organization like Dallas for staying by his side despite all the problems he's caused in the past. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that the cesspool of Oakland caused him to retire twice by the age of 25. But I'm really starting to think the guy may be too mentally unstable to trust. He seems to not realize that we're the only team willing to touch him with a ten foot pool. If he was smart, he'd take another one year deal, work his tail off, prove everyone wrong, and try to earn one of those big massive contracts from some team before his career is over (sort of like what Hardy is doing). I really don't know what's going through his head and I'm starting to question if it's even worth it.

 

[davey999]

McClain and maybe a vet swing tackle type.

 

[DBOY3141]

I'd agree with you but I just don't see us taking any marginal D-line players in free agency. We had a big need (starting caliber edge rusher) that we filled, but I think we've been accumulating young prospects on the D-line for a few years and we'd rather give those guys the snaps instead of some washed veteran. That's why we haven't been bargain shopping for DL the way we've been for LB. I see us sticking with what we've got and maybe adding a few in the draft.

As far as McClain goes, I've been advocating for us to resign him all off-season, but I'm starting to come around to the idea that he won't be back. I'm typically not one of these people who say "an athlete should be grateful that a team is willing to give him money." I think athletes have a rare ability and if people are willing to make these guys rich then they deserve every last penny they earn. But I think a guy like McClain should be grateful to an organization like Dallas for staying by his side despite all the problems he's caused in the past. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that the cesspool of Oakland caused him to retire twice by the age of 25. But I'm really starting to think the guy may be too mentally unstable to trust. He seems to not realize that we're the only team willing to touch him with a ten foot pool. If he was smart, he'd take another one year deal, work his tail off, prove everyone wrong, and try to earn one of those big massive contracts from some team before his career is over (sort of like what Hardy is doing). I really don't know what's going through his head and I'm starting to question if it's even worth it.

I'm sure his agent is advising him to do this and he may not be mentally strong to go against that advice.

 

[KDM256]

McClain and Maybe Spencer if we could get for the vet min

 

[Zekeats]

I think unless they are our own FA's, they are probably looking for young guys, so Osi, Freeney would not be on that list.

I know that but a one year deal without much money guaranteed is all these guys are going to get at this point in their careers....it would allow hardy the cance to slip inside on passing downs

 

[DBOY3141]

McClain and Maybe Spencer if we could get for the vet min

I think Spencer will be back. I'm sure they have an offer to him and told him to go test the waters and come back. JG/JJ have nothing but high praise for him and what he brings to the locker room.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I'm sure his agent is advising him to do this and he may not be mentally strong to go against that advice.

Yeah, I don't know if it's McClain or his agent. I'm just saying I don't know if I trust McClain yet. I mean the guy was a nightmare before coming to Dallas and becoming an instant saviour. There are still some question marks. I'd love to see him come back and prove everyone wrong, but I'm coming around to the idea that he won't.

 

[CyberB0b]

I think McClain is gone. I would like to have him back, but I don't think it's in the cards.

 

[Floatyworm]

I think McClain is gone. I would like to have him back, but I don't think it's in the cards.

yup......something is up. Or he would have been signed by now. His disappearing act in the playoffs sure ticked off the wrong people IMO.

 

[EST_1986]

McClain and Maybe Spencer if we could get for the vet min

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I would love to see McClain back but I would rather they pursue a starting-quality guard and CB. I hope they address the d-line and RB position in the first three rounds of the draft.

 

[xwalker]

Obviously resign Rolando McClain. Then I would look at Chris Hairston OT, Stevie Brown S and one of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, Anthony Spencer and maybe even Da'Quan Bowers.

They need to keep room for you guys.

At DE they have 4 active on game day. They have Lawrence, Mincey and Hardy. I expect them to add a draft pick.

At LB they guaranteed a decent amount to Gachkar and Brinkley. Rivers and Watson have starting experience. Lee and Hitchens look like 2 of the starters and the 3rd guy only plays 50% of the snaps. I expect them to add a draft pick.

Safety or CB would be a good place to add somebody.

I'm sure about OT. They have 2 guys they liked enough to keep on the 53 for a full year each (Weems, Hawkins) with Weems getting an additional year on IR. Both look to have very good physical ability.

 

[Stash]

yup......something is up. Or he would have been signed by now. His disappearing act in the playoffs sure ticked off the wrong people IMO.

I'm wondering if it has anything to do with that house fire or if it's simply a matter of asking price being too high?

 

[The Quest for Six]

Obviously resign Rolando McClain. Then I would look at Chris Hairston OT, Stevie Brown S and one of Dwight Freeney, Osi Umenyiora, Anthony Spencer and maybe even Da'Quan Bowers.

Mclain and maybe a swing tackle, other than that, there's nothing there on that list I would even consider bringing in...Youth has got to be the direction of this team, not aging retreads, been there, done that, got nowhere

 

[NeonNinja]

I'm wondering if it has anything to do with that house fire or if it's simply a matter of asking price being too high?

Reports are he's asking for too much money. Who knows what is going on with that house fire.

 

[Stash]

Reports are he's asking for too much money. Who knows what is going on with that house fire.

Yeah, more speculation than accusation regarding the house fire. I'm just wondering what the reasons could be. But with the signing of both Brinkley and Gachkar, they're sending a pretty convincing sign that McClain likely won't be back.

 

[Zekeats]

Mclain and maybe a swing tackle, other than that, there's nothing there on that list I would even consider bringing in...Youth has got to be the direction of this team, not aging retreads, been there, done that, got nowhere

Trust me, I always wished for youth over aging vets but something important like a 3rd down proven pass rusher isn't something you are sure to find in a draft...and the vet who comes in would also see a little more playing time till hardy comes back from his suspension