BTB:Exclusive: Marcus Spears Talks At Length With BTB

[cowboyjoe]

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/7/18/2280388/exclusive-marcus-spears-talks-at-length-with-btb
by KD Drummond on Jul 18, 2011 8:00 AM CDT in Dallas Cowboys General


Marcus Spears finds himself in a tough spot, but he's not to be deterred. The six year veteran has spent his entire career with the Cowboys, but entered this off season on uncertain ground. One of the club's two 2005 first round picks, Spears has endured the CBA turmoil with a slightly different view than some of his counterparts. Last season, as a fifth year vet without a contract, Spears was tendered at his original draft pick level and signed a one-year deal for a little over $1.2 million.

Now, Spears is a man currently without a team. He is an unrestricted free agent during the uncharted waters of an off season yet to have its free agency period. He knows he's not a priority resign for Dallas, as they didn't contact his agent before the lockout was enacted. If the rumors are true and teams will have this week to exclusively talk to their free agents, it's a possibility Spears still won't receive a call. The team could look for their competition to set the market and then decide if they want to formulate an offer.

 

[CCBoy]

This is what caught my eye:

Spears' efforts seem to help his teammates do what they do well. Looking at PFF's ratings, Pro Bowl nose tackle Jay Ratliff benefits by being able to play next to Spears. In the seven games prior to the one Spears left with the injury, Ratliff had accrued a +1.4 run rating. Without Spears, Ratliff accrued a -7.7 in the remaining nine games....

"When you get to this point, I'm 28, I'm considered still young and kinda in your prime as far as the NFL goes, it's time to capitalize financially and also be with a team with a shot to win. And that's my two goals, and that's what I'm gonna base the decision off of. If Dallas does come with an offer that's feasible and for me to do, and it's a great situation, most definitely."

And why this fan hopes that Rob Ryan wants him back...on the Cowboys' roster for this season.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Resign him and Bowen then dump Igor

 

[cowboyjoe]

Resign him and Bowen then dump Igor

but, but then we dont either have a backup if you put bowen at RDE, or we dont have a RDE if you cut Igor. I think rob ryan can really work with Igor. Now, was Igor at the private workouts that romo put together and stayed in shape? Who knows? If rob ryan looks at 2009 tape of igor and likes him, i say keep Spears, Igor, Bowen, Lissemore, Ratliff, Brent, but cut Hather, he always is hurt when we need him badly.

 

[Yeagermeister]

but, but then we dont either have a backup if you put bowen at RDE, or we dont have a RDE if you cut Igor. I think rob ryan can really work with Igor. Now, was Igor at the private workouts that romo put together and stayed in shape? Who knows? If rob ryan looks at 2009 tape of igor and likes him, i say keep Spears, Igor, Bowen, Lissemore, Ratliff, Brent, but cut Hather, he always is hurt when we need him badly.

Bowen takes over for Igor then fill the backup spots

 

[CCBoy]

Bowen takes over for Igor then fill the backup spots

Makes sense, Yeager, but competition and contracts for second year players are going to be tough this training camp.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Makes sense, Yeager, but competition and contracts for second year players are going to be tough this training camp.

I'd just like to see Spears resigned is all

 

[cowboyjoe]

Bowen takes over for Igor then fill the backup spots

But Yeager, who you got thats good for backup? Lissemore who I like but very inexperienced. isnt it better to go with proven vets, remember thats how the skins won 2 superbowls with vets during the strikes in nfl.

 

[CCBoy]

I'd just like to see Spears resigned is all

As myself. And if we ever meet in person, Yeager...the schnitzel and German potatoe salad are on me. And yea, the wiesenbier.

 

[Yeagermeister]

But Yeager, who you got thats good for backup? Lissemore who I like but very inexperienced. isnt it better to go with proven vets, remember thats how the skins won 2 superbowls with vets during the strikes in nfl.

Free agents

As myself. And if we ever meet in person, Yeager...the schnitzel and German potatoe salad are on me. And yea, the wiesenbier.

You can keep the potato salad and bier just bring on the brats and schnitzel and pomme frits(sp?)

 

[CCBoy]

Free agents



You can keep the potato salad and bier just bring on the brats and schnitzel and pomme frits(sp?)

No argument here...and broachen with mustard with those brats.

 

[Doomsday101]

But Yeager, who you got thats good for backup? Lissemore who I like but very inexperienced. isnt it better to go with proven vets, remember thats how the skins won 2 superbowls with vets during the strikes in nfl.

Guys like Lissemore are going to have to play sooner or later. Having him as a backup I think is a good role for him to start his playing career.

 

[Idgit]

Great stuff. Spears is a man. Hope we want to keep him.

 

[Stash]

Another 'bummer' when it comes to the DE spot.

I read that former Cowboys DE project Marcus Dixon is ready to emerge for the Jets.

It seems that the Cowboys gave up on that project one year too soon.

A player like him would come in handy right about now...

 

[Marktui]

I hope we sign Spears. He is not the flashy player, but when he is in there, he gets the job done!! Just like he says, he stops the run when it comes his way and when needed, he occupies lineman in order for LB's to move freely and make plays.

He is a class guy and we need that kind of players on this team!!

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Spears is a high character guy and excellent against the run... IF you don't stop the run you won't win in the NFL.

Note to Jerry Jones, re-sign him.

 

[28 Joker]

Resign him and Bowen then dump Igor

I endorse this message.

 

[realtick]

Another 'bummer' when it comes to the DE spot.

I read that former Cowboys DE project Marcus Dixon is ready to emerge for the Jets.

It seems that the Cowboys gave up on that project one year too soon.

A player like him would come in handy right about now...

That's a name I actually forgot about. I'll have to keep an eye on him with the Jets.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I did not know that he was only 28 years old. A 4 year deal makes a lot of sense. He definitely sounds like 'the right kind of guy.'

The Dallas Cowboys are a better football teams with Marcus Spears on it.

 

[LeonDixson]

I'll echo the sentiments of those who want to resign Spears. We suffer against the run when he's not in there.