Cole Beasley contract example of Cowboys mentality

[Galian Beast]

Many saw the Cole Beasley contract as overcompensation.

The Cowboys paid him more than his production has warranted, but the Cowboys see a lot of potential in him, and will probably use him more often in the future than he has been used in the past.

On one hand if Beasley produces like we and he believe he can in the future, this contract will look cheap and affordable, though only for a short period of time. It'll still leave him one more big contract in his career.

If he doesn't pan out, the Cowboys can cut him after two years, without having invested too much into him.

I think it is a win win. I would have probably liked something a little bit more substantial in terms of years, but this was still a team friendly contract, and places Beasley square on this team through the end of the Romo era.

The fact that they didn't give him a simple 2nd round tender goes to show that they really believe in him and they want him here.

 

[Nightman]

Many saw the Cole Beasley contract as overcompensation.

The Cowboys paid him more than his production has warranted, but the Cowboys see a lot of potential in him, and will probably use him more often in the future than he has been used in the past.

On one hand if Beasley produces like we and he believe he can in the future, this contract will look cheap and affordable, though only for a short period of time. It'll still leave him one more big contract in his career.

If he doesn't pan out, the Cowboys can cut him after two years, without having invested too much into him.

I think it is a win win. I would have probably liked something a little bit more substantial in terms of years, but this was still a team friendly contract, and places Beasley square on this team through the end of the Romo era.

The fact that they didn't give him a simple 2nd round tender goes to show that they really believe in him and they want him here.

I would have tendered with the second round tender and prayed someone jumped. If not they could have always worked out the extension later in the summer. If no one even talked to him it would only help Dallas get a better deal.

 

[JBond]

Great take Galion. I miss the rumors and over reaction by many posters. 12 - 4. I feel a little bit better, but that not much better. It is getting better, as the senior Jones fades away.

 

[Yuma Cactus]

Players in the NFL are (should) be paid for expected production, not previous production. i.e. Orlando Scandrick. There was much knashing of teeth and wringing of hands in #cowboyszone when he got his extension. In hindsight it was a thing of genius.

 

[speedkilz88]

I believe it was reported that they based it off Andrew Hawkins' contract.

Andrew Hawkins signed a 4 year / $13,600,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $6,800,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,400,000.

CONTRACT:4 yr(s) / $13,600,000 SIGNING BONUS-AVERAGE SALARY$3,400,000 GUARANTEED:$6,800,000 FREE AGENT:2018 / UFA

YearBase SalaryRos Bonus- Cap Hit- -Dead Cap
2014$2,000,000$3,800,000$5,800,000$6,800,000
2015$4,000,000$1,000,000$5,000,000$1,000,000
2016$1,000,000- - - - - - - - $1,000,000-
2017$1,800,000- - - - - - - -$1,800,000-
2018UFA

 

[Toruk_Makto]

I thought it was insane to give Cole 7m guaranteed.

 

[Idgit]

He got paid very close to what I thought he'd get paid. I think it was right in line with what he brings to the team. Another season and that price tag would go up, and on the open market, I believe another team would have snagged him with a surprisingly big deal.

 

[Bay10]

Cole got paid more than I thought he would. At the end of the year and the playoff games he was ballin. I expect him to be a bigger part of the offense next season. Kid is a chain mover.

 

[Galian Beast]

I would have tendered with the second round tender and prayed someone jumped. If not they could have always worked out the extension later in the summer. If no one even talked to him it would only help Dallas get a better deal.

2nd round tender would have cost us twice as much this year and probably more after this season. Really doesn't make much sense.

 

[Nightman]

2nd round tender would have cost us twice as much this year and probably more after this season. Really doesn't make much sense.

Second round tender is 2.4m, Beasley's cap hit is 2m with 3-5m in dead money.

It was a strategic thought. Brandon Marshall just got traded for a 5th round pick. Percy Harvin, Andre Johnson and JMaclin were all allowed to test FA. If someone offered a 2nd for Beasley that would be a heist for Dallas.

If nobody made an offer, Dallas could always sign Beasley to a deal later in the summer with more leverage knowing not one other team showed interest.

It isn't a huge overpay, but I think they played it all wrong.

 

[Galian Beast]

Second round tender is 2.4m, Beasley's cap hit is 2m with 3-5m in dead money.

It was a strategic thought. Brandon Marshall just got traded for a 5th round pick. Percy Harvin, Andre Johnson and JMaclin were all allowed to test FA. If someone offered a 2nd for Beasley that would be a heist for Dallas.

If nobody made an offer, Dallas could always sign Beasley to a deal later in the summer with more leverage knowing not one other team showed interest.

It isn't a huge overpay, but I think they played it all wrong.

No one would have traded a 2nd for beasley, and that doesn't reduce his asking price either. That is fantasy.

 

[Nightman]

No one would have traded a 2nd for beasley, and that doesn't reduce his asking price either. That is fantasy.

You are going ga-ga over a tiny slot WR and just guaranteed him 7m, but no other team would want him???

They saved 500k against the cap by committing to him for at least 3 years. Like I said, overpay.

 

[Galian Beast]

You are going ga-ga over a tiny slot WR and just guaranteed him 7m, but no other team would want him???

They saved 500k against the cap by committing to him for at least 3 years. Like I said, overpay.

It isn't to say another team wouldn't want him but to trade a 2nd round pick for him in addition to paying him? As I said, that is fantasy. They commited to him for 2 years, if they want to cut him after 2 they can. They bet on him.

 

[Nightman]

It isn't to say another team wouldn't want him but to trade a 2nd round pick for him in addition to paying him? As I said, that is fantasy. They commited to him for 2 years, if they want to cut him after 2 they can. They bet on him.

They will still have 2m in dead money after Year 2. That is a ton for a contract like his.

And if no one valued him enough to trade then they were just competing against themselves. They didn't have to pay him at the second round tender, but they didn't have to commit 7m either. You don't think he would take 2.4m this year and 4.6m next year?

 

[Clarkson]

They will still have 2m in dead money after Year 2. That is a ton for a contract like his.

And if no one valued him enough to trade then they were just competing against themselves. They didn't have to pay him at the second round tender, but they didn't have to commit 7m either. You don't think he would take 2.4m this year and 4.6m next year?

What are you talking about? No, no one would value him enough to give us a 2nd rounder + pay him. That doesn't mean he wouldn't get a decent deal as FA.

 

[Nightman]

What are you talking about? No, no one would value him enough to give us a 2nd rounder + pay him. That doesn't mean he wouldn't get a decent deal as FA.

He wouldn't be a FA with a second round tender. And a new deal could always be negotiated later in the season, after seeing if he can make it through another season with an expanded role. He is tiny and takes a lot of big hits in the slot.