I think a 3rd round comp pick is unlikely.
Player contracts that netted a 3rd round comp pick in 2018:
- All average more than the highest paid NFL Safety.
Only four 3rd round comp picks in 2018:
If the Seahawks keep ET for 2018:
- They most likely get a 4th round comp pick in the 2020 draft.
- A 4th round comp pick is basically a 5th round pick.
- The comp pick comes a year later than a pick acquired in a trade his summer.
- The Seahawks have been shedding payroll...
- They'll have to pay ET 8.5M despite wanting to move on from him.
- ET will be a distraction for the team if he stays without a new contract.
Summary:
The Cowboys 5th round pick in 2019 would be worth more than the
likely 4th round comp pick in 2020.
The Cowboys 4th round pick in the 2019 draft would be worth more than the
best case 3rd round comp pick in 2020.
How about a 5th and a player like Tapper, Wilson, Frazier or Rod Smith.
I think Jerry smells blood in the water. He's gonna let this play out till the end. Just add up all the factors
1. The Legend of boom is dead,
2. Earl loves the Cowboys actually follows them and he wants to be part of the Renaissance going on in the secondary
3. Richard
4. There's nobody to Riegn Earl in if he becomes disruptive. See above
Legion of Boom is Dead
5.Earl could come in after the 3rd preseason game and still led this team. He has effectively run this defense. He would hit the ground running. He would be geeked up playing for his beloved Cowboys. I think the energy he would bring would be infectious, A shot in the arm.
Not to mention the influence he would have with the transition to Richards new scheme. He would help instill the culture and mentality Richard is craves.
I think there's A lot of young talent on this team. If any number of rookies are able to show. A veteran could become expendable. A player Seattle could use.
Jerry could wait until deep into preseason and wait and see how our own roster is planning out.
The longer he waits the lower the price.
I don't want to give up 4th rounder the way this team has been drafting of late