Archer: McClain might not cost Boys anything

[Bowdown27]

Such a great deal no matter what anyone says. Win win for us. He turns out to be good...win. If he sucks we release him and still have a 7th...win

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Wow. Dallas hasn't made a bad deal all offseason. Henry Melton, Terrell McClain, Jeremy Mincey, Brandon Weeden, Ryan Williams, Amobi Okoye, Uche Nwaneri, and now Rolando McClain are all here on low risk, high reward deals. It's almost like Jerry Jones has learned his lesson....

 

[Cumart21]

Maybe Jerry is less involved now... we can all hope!

 

[5Stars]

Maybe Jerry is less involved now... we can all hope!

It seems as if Jerry is not meddling as much the last two years. The salary cap is getting fixed, the offensive line is getting damn good, and now they are retooling the defensive line this off season.

Maybe Garrett and the coaches are telling him to let them try some things, and from what I have been seeing from the players getting signed for the defense this season, they will not be in last place, again!

 

[BigStar]

Initially didn't like it but the team did a good job of covering themselves. If anything, he will have to really "outshine" the competition (Holloman/Hitchins/Durant) to even be considered to make the team given this compensation arrangement. Good job Jerra

 

[BigStar]

Wow. Dallas hasn't made a bad deal all offseason. Henry Melton, Terrell McClain, Jeremy Mincey, Brandon Weeden, Ryan Williams, Amobi Okoye, Uche Nwaneri, and now Rolando McClain are all here on low risk, high reward deals. It's almost like Jerry Jones has learned his lesson....

You are correct but would say only Melton would be considered a "steal" out of the group. Down the road I hope to hit on more talent with good deals similar to Melton but that is probably not common enough to gauge. It is rare to come across talents willing to sign for those types of deals. They are all good deals financially even if I don't love all of the players selected. Next off season should be a real test considering the talent expected to be available and the increased cap room available to the team again.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

You are correct but would say only Melton would be considered a "steal" out of the group. Down the road I hope to hit on more talent with good deals similar to Melton but that is probably not common enough to gauge. It is rare to come across talents willing to sign for those types of deals. They are all good deals financially even if I don't love all of the players selected. Next off season should be a real test considering the talent expected to be available and the increased cap room available to the team again.

Yeh we really need Melton to be what everyone knows he can be,...good thing we have Ben Bass just in case! ...and Cole Beasley.

 

[d_dub88]

Initially didn't like it but the team did a good job of covering themselves. If anything, he will have to really "outshine" the competition (Holloman/Hitchins/Durant) to even be considered to make the team given this compensation arrangement. Good job Jerra

What does he have to do to really "outshine" these guys? If he makes the cut and contributes is giving up a 6th too much?

I really don't know if he will be a game one starter.

 

[Idgit]

This is one of those Parcels deals. Bring him in because someone thought highly of him at one point.

I have very low expectations for this guy. Even reading his recent article, he just sounds lost. I suspect football is not a priority. If it works out, fantastic. I really don't like our LB corps overall. I'm not holding my breath.

As usual, though, I don't get what people are complaining about. This is pretty close to a free look.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Hope people are enjoying all that crow their munching on today.

Makes the thread from yesterday hilarious.

 

[BigStar]

What does he have to do to really "outshine" these guys? If he makes the cut and contributes is giving up a 6th too much?

I really don't know if he will be a game one starter.

I meant more that the team would likely part ways if he doesn't really outperform the current group which isn't a guarantee given his flaky past. Why keep him otherwise kinda thing?

 

[BigStar]

Yeh we really need Melton to be what everyone knows he can be,...good thing we have Ben Bass just in case! ...and Cole Beasley.

Nice

 

[skinsscalper]

Well, they certainly haven't gotten the defense right. Two straight years of historically bad defenses.

Yet you still find a way to whine about them leaving no stone unturned to try and fix it. Shocking.

 

[d_dub88]

I meant more that the team would likely part ways if he doesn't really outperform the current group which isn't a guarantee given his flaky past. Why keep him otherwise kinda thing?

I understand what you're saying. I just believe, that if he can get himself into football shape and shows that his mind is into the game of football, that his potential will keep him on the roster at least through camp.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Low risk high reward if he's found his desire and passion for the game again...

 

[EST_1986]

Well, yeah, he was a top 5 pick in the draft. He obviously has talent. The problem is, and has always been, between the ears with this guy. He is going to take significant snaps away from Holloman or Hitchens in the preseason. If McClain ends up not making the team, it's going to be a huge blow having to roll with an inexperienced Hitchens or Holloman.

 

[theogt]

Basically it isn't a Risk-Reward deal, it's a Reward-Risk deal. If we get no reward, we have no risk. If we have low reward, we give low risk. If we get medium/high reward, we give slightly more risk, but still low.

I see no risk at all. If we get someone that contributes to the team, we swap meaningless picks. If we don't, we lose nothing. This is just a couple GMs trying to get cute for the sake of being cute.

 

[dallasdave]

By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com | July 2, 11:50 AM ET | Permalink
IRVING, Texas -- According to multiple sources, if McClain, who was acquired Tuesday, does not make the team or is not on the Cowboys' 53-man roster for five games or 46-man game-day roster for three games in 2014, then the Ravens will not receive any compensation.

As it stands right now, the trade calls for the Cowboys to give up their seventh-rounder in 2016 if McClain is on the 53-man roster for five games or 46-man roster for three games only if their pick is better than the Ravens' pick in the round. If it is, then the teams will swap selections. If the Ravens finish with a worse record in 2014, then there is no swap.

If McClain plays in 50 percent of the defensive snaps in 2014, then the Ravens would receive the Cowboys' sixth-round pick in 2015 and the Cowboys would receive Baltimore’s seventh-round pick in 2015.

Read more: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4729716/mcclain-trade-could-cost-cowboys-nothing


Looks like a completely free look to me! What say you?

Well said, a free look if you will and if you don't like it send it back in a pre-paid envelope.

 

[jazzcat22]

Well, they certainly haven't gotten the defense right. Two straight years of historically bad defenses.

2 years of historically bad injuries, with one year also being on the OL. Don't forget the " * " on the injuries, but if it doesn't fit your agenda......

 

[CCBoy]

Looking through the eyes of a former collegiate level linebacker, who couldn't get excited to watch McCray's try out? Oh, there'll be some pops heard around the field he is on.