Any FA's available to fill remaining holes?

[noletime95]

I'm very happy with the offseason thus far. But there remains several holes on the defense specifically. OL depth probably gets addressed in the draft. Keeping Holland would also go a long way. As for the D:

-who replaces Burnett as the cover LB?
-Brooking is getting up there, Dallas will need somone to step in, perhaps this time next year. This could be the same guy the replaces Burnett, but probably not.
-Dallas needs 3 DB's that can play. Either 1 S and 2 CB's or vice-versa (depending on Scandrick).
-backup NG.
-Another passrusher, as Ellis is about done and somone needs to push Spencer.

I think Dallas really needs another experienced CB. Springs would have been ideal, but I guess the price wasn't right.

 

[SDogo]

I'm a a little concerned about the secondary to be honest with you. I would like to see some thing done there but we all know with the wave of releases in June it is possible Dallas is waiting on other things.

Chris Carr peaks my interest. He can serve as a 4th or 5th corner and help out with returns

 

[SkinsFan28]

I'm a a little concerned about the secondary to be honest with you. I would like to see some thing done there but we all know with the wave of releases in June it is possible Dallas is waiting on other things.

There are no June 1 cap cuts, since next year is, as of now, uncapped. Now that is not to say, both out of habit and possibly some contract bonuses timed to coincide with the old rule, there may be a mini-wave of cuts. But teams gain no salary cap relief by delaying cuts this year till after June 1st:

http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/faq.asp

Question 1.9b If that is the case, why are so many players cut AFTER June 1? Answer: After June 1, the team can stretch their salary cap liability over the next 2 seasons. Let's look at our example above, where a player signs a big contract for 4 years, including a $1 million signing bonus.

If the player is cut after the first year of the contract, the remaining $750,000 of the "un-amoratized" signing bonus hits the cap immediately (accelerates). However, if he is cut after June 1, the team can spread that money over Year 2 and 3 of the contract instead of taking the full brunt of the cap hit in Year 2.

Doing this will save $500,000 against the cap hit for Year 2.

Clearly, this practice is a nice way of freeing up cap space in a given year. Note, however, that the money still has to be accounted for against the cap -- and the remaining $500,000 that was never accounted for will hit the cap in Year 3. In essence, many NFL teams have mortgaged their future by overusing this practice, whereby they continue to pay against the cap for players who have not been on the roster for over a year.
This is another important benefit that will go out the door if the CBA is not extended. Namely, with no cap in 2010, teams would not have had the luxury of being able to extend this acceleration beyond 2009.

 

[SDogo]

There are no June 1 cap cuts, since next year is, as of now, uncapped. Now that is not to say, both out of habit and possibly some contract bonuses timed to coincide with the old rule, there may be a mini-wave of cuts. But teams gain no salary cap relief by delaying cuts this year till after June 1st:

http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/faq.asp

I might be in the minority but I don't see any way the NFL does not get some thing done. There is too much at risk for them not to come together. I could be very wrong and as a Cowboys fan should support the idea but I really do think it will get worked out.

 

[SkinsFan28]

I might be in the minority but I don't see any way the NFL does not get some thing done. There is too much at risk for them not to come together. I could be very wrong and as a Cowboys fan should support the idea but I really do think it will get worked out.

I agree, but time is really running out to avoid the June 1st clause in my eyes for a couple of reasons:

1) the NFLPA is really in mini chaos since Upshaws death.

2) teams have already signed players and written contracts based off the reality of an uncapped year next year. (my skins being the biggest violator -21 Mill next year to Haynesworth as an option bonus! but others as well)

3) the only players with a huge interest in getting a deal done quick are those who will be UFA's next year since they would lose that privilege.

4) Owners have HUGE obstacles to overcome amongst themselves, and I haven't heard any stirrings from the meetings (not saying that I personally would) that a new offer is even out there.

So even if they get something done this summer before training camp, which has got to be the goal, I don't see a good chance before June 1.

On the other side, even without a June 1 cap relief, there is not any benefit to making cuts now, on the off chance that a deal is worked out.

 

[SDogo]

I agree, but time is really running out to avoid the June 1st clause in my eyes for a couple of reasons:

1) the NFLPA is really in mini chaos since Upshaws death.

2) teams have already signed players and written contracts based off the reality of an uncapped year next year. (my skins being the biggest violator -21 Mill next year to Haynesworth as an option bonus! but others as well)

3) the only players with a huge interest in getting a deal done quick are those who will be UFA's next year since they would lose that privilege.

4) Owners have HUGE obstacles to overcome amongst themselves, and I haven't heard any stirrings from the meetings (not saying that I personally would) that a new offer is even out there.

So even if they get something done this summer before training camp, which has got to be the goal, I don't see a good chance before June 1.

On the other side, even without a June 1 cap relief, there is not any benefit to making cuts now, on the off chance that a deal is worked out.

I have heard some chatter about working towards a temporary agreement being reached to buy some time to work out a long term deal. I wonder if that's just safe speak to make people think they are getting some where because they are so far apart or if they are seriously trying to get it resolved.

 

[Stash]

In my opinion, some teams are already spending as if they know there will be no cap in 2010 - namely the aforementioned Commanders.

And that saddens me because then it'll be the Yankees' 'buy a championship' mentality in the NFL.

We've seen some examples of that already, but we'll see it on a whole new level without a cap and I don't want to see the NFL become a league of 'haves' and 'have nots'.

 

[dbair1967]

In my opinion, some teams are already spending as if they know there will be no cap in 2010 - namely the aforementioned Commanders.

And that saddens me because then it'll be the Yankees' 'buy a championship' mentality in the NFL.

We've seen some examples of that already, but we'll see it on a whole new level without a cap and I don't want to see the NFL become a league of 'haves' and 'have nots'.

The uncapped yr wont make it a free for all...there's a ton of guidelines and rules that go along with it. I'm sure they've been posted before, maybe somebody has them and will post again.

IMO the biggest advantage of the uncapped yr will be the ability to RELEASE players with huge cap charges and prorated signing bonus left, with no cap impact.

 

[SDogo]

Correct me if I'm wrong but no agreement would also mean the end to the NFL draft in 2011 or some thing like that.

 

[Stash]

As for available free agents (depending on how active the team will be):

CB Leigh Bodden - was highly-regarded before his trade to [strike]Purgatory[/strike] Detroit last season and now looks to need to rebound. Asking price may still be too high but a few more teams passing - like New England did - may bring it down.

S Mike Brown - a roll of the dice on him staying healthy, but the guy's a playmaker when he is. Could probably be had for an incentive-based contract if a team were willing to take the risk.

LB Antwan Peek - another injury-plagued player but I would 'kick the tires' anyway and see if he can still play.

 

[Hostile]

Correct me if I'm wrong but no agreement would also mean the end to the NFL draft in 2011 or some thing like that.

That is correct.

 

[dbair1967]

As for available free agents (depending on how active the team will be):

CB Leigh Bodden - was highly-regarded before his trade to [strike]Purgatory[/strike] Detroit last season and now looks to need to rebound. Asking price may still be too high but a few more teams passing - like New England did - may bring it down.

S Mike Brown - a roll of the dice on him staying healthy, but the guy's a playmaker when he is. Could probably be had for an incentive-based contract if a team were willing to take the risk.

LB Antwan Peek - another injury-plagued player but I would 'kick the tires' anyway and see if he can still play.

I suspect all three of these guys might be on Dallas' radar screen.

 

[Stash]

The uncapped yr wont make it a free for all...there's a ton of guidelines and rules that go along with it. I'm sure they've been posted before, maybe somebody has them and will post again.

IMO the biggest advantage of the uncapped yr will be the ability to RELEASE players with huge cap charges and prorated signing bonus left, with no cap impact.

I just fear that once there's no cap, you won't get it back.

"Can't put the genie back in the bottle"

 

[dbair1967]

I just fear that once there's no cap, you won't get it back.

"Can't put the genie back in the bottle"

While true, the cap is getting so high now thats its almost like not having one anyway...look at all the teams that fail to spend to the cap limit now as it is

 

[Dallaslullaby]

That is correct.

Off season would be so dull without the draft - nfl would begin to kill itself taking out some of the main features that make it such fun - all imo

 

[AmishCowboy]

is that FS from the Giants James Butler still out there?.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Kalimba Edwards (did he sign?) or Bodden would be nice.

 

[dbair1967]

is that FS from the Giants James Butler still out there?.

I believe he is, yes

 

[Stash]

Kalimba Edwards (did he sign?) or Bodden would be nice.

It looks like Edwards is out there.

He'd be an interesting option and would also allow the team to trade/release Ellis.

 

[Teague31]

definitely think they should take a look at mike brown.