Texas_Pete
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And let's not forget, we traded to get Austin. Before Coop got here, he was our most explosive receiver. I'd be shocked if he wasn't back.
Yes, I am. He's shown how explosive he can be without Cooper on the field. He's faster than Beasley, he's younger, better kickoff or punt returner, and I think he won't command as much money.
With Coop and Gallup, we get to see Tavon vs CB3s, safeties, and LBs - in space? Drool.
That is the answer. He will be signed way cheaper than Beasley and can still be effective playing on the outside. I know some may not like this, but I still think Allen Hurns can play the slot if this team is sold on Cooper and Gallup for the outside. Hurns may not have turned out the way we want him to be on the outside, but I think he can still create matchup issues against 3rd string corners and linebackers due to his size.He won't be back. Here's his replacement:
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Coop
Gallup
Austin
^starters next season. Book it.
Depends..
We certainly need to have a replacement. You can go different directions here, but I'd prefer to have the same type of quick twitch player for our offense.
Personally I don't even want to give my answer on this one until the end of the season. Say our offense continues improving and is just really clicking towards the end of the season... ...and we hoist the Lombardi. Say Beasely becomes what he was in 2016 for Dak throughout the playoffs.
Right or wrong, that might alter my perspective a little bit.
That is the answer. He will be signed way cheaper than Beasley and can still be effective playing on the outside. I know some may not like this, but I still think Allen Hurns can play the slot if this team is sold on Cooper and Gallup for the outside. Hurns may not have turned out the way we want him to be on the outside, but I think he can still create matchup issues against 3rd string corners and linebackers due to his size.
That would be another Jerry "Dumbo GM" Jones move. You never re-sign a slot WR that can easily be replaced.Per over the cap, Cole Beasley signed a four year $13.6 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys on March 3, 2015. Beasley received a $4 million signing bonus and $5 million in full guarantees. His 2016 salary will become fully guaranteed of on the roster the 5th day of the 2016 League Year. He is eligible for annual $500,000 escalators.
The front office has a big decision once his contract is expiring at the end of this season. Beasley has been a reliable player for this franchise.
He caught 75 passes from Dak in 2016 for 833 yards for 5TDs. In 2017, his production dropped off while only catching 36 balls for 314 yards and 4TDs. But we all know how much of a disaster 2017 was for everyone. He has already surpassed last years numbers this season catching 48 passes for 468 yards and 2 scores. And is the teams 2nd leading receiver.
How would you handle Beasley at the end of this year? Do you let him walk in free agency and if so how do you plan on replacing his production. Or do you ink him to a new deal.
Personally, I think he is worth a new contract and slightly over pay him considering his past deal.
4 years 22-24 million
2019 Cap Number 4.5 million
2020 Cap Number 5.5 million
2021 Cap Number 6 million
2022 Cap Number 6.5 million (if cut, 6.5 million in cap savings.
I'd say 4 years for 24 million would be my ceiling on him. But if ends up walking, trading Switzer made absolutely no sense. We used a 4th round pick on him and basically got nothing in return.
Tavon Austin is just to injury prone to be tasked with the starting slot receiver position. Can't count on him.
No way do I sign him much less for 20 plus million. I rather that money go to Cooper and draft another guy this season.Per over the cap, Cole Beasley signed a four year $13.6 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys on March 3, 2015. Beasley received a $4 million signing bonus and $5 million in full guarantees. His 2016 salary will become fully guaranteed of on the roster the 5th day of the 2016 League Year. He is eligible for annual $500,000 escalators.
The front office has a big decision once his contract is expiring at the end of this season. Beasley has been a reliable player for this franchise.
He caught 75 passes from Dak in 2016 for 833 yards for 5TDs. In 2017, his production dropped off while only catching 36 balls for 314 yards and 4TDs. But we all know how much of a disaster 2017 was for everyone. He has already surpassed last years numbers this season catching 48 passes for 468 yards and 2 scores. And is the teams 2nd leading receiver.
How would you handle Beasley at the end of this year? Do you let him walk in free agency and if so how do you plan on replacing his production. Or do you ink him to a new deal.
Personally, I think he is worth a new contract and slightly over pay him considering his past deal.
4 years 22-24 million
2019 Cap Number 4.5 million
2020 Cap Number 5.5 million
2021 Cap Number 6 million
2022 Cap Number 6.5 million (if cut, 6.5 million in cap savings.
I'd say 4 years for 24 million would be my ceiling on him. But if ends up walking, trading Switzer made absolutely no sense. We used a 4th round pick on him and basically got nothing in return.
Tavon Austin is just to injury prone to be tasked with the starting slot receiver position. Can't count on him.
Cooper is currently our only above average WR. Gallup is tending to be bring above average. Everyone else is average or below.He would be our leading receiver if Cooper wasn't brought in.
If he is average, what do you consider the rest of our receivers