News: Could the Dallas Cowboys chase another restricted free agent this offseason?

[CCBoy]

Could the Dallas Cowboys chase another restricted free agent this offseason?
http://thelandryhat.com/2017/03/02/dallas-cowboys-chase-restricted-free-agent/



After finding success through the restricted free agent market last year, could Dallas dive in again and chase yet another under the radar player to fill a need on their roster? If they do, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen could make sense as a possible target.
With both Terrance Williams and Brice Butler scheduled to hit free agency next week, the Cowboys could be in serious need of a number two wide receiver to pair alongside All-Pro Dez Bryant.

After recording a total of 20 receptions and a score in his first two seasons with the Vikings, the undrafted free agent wide receiver out of Minnesota State-Mankato had a breakout year in 2016. Thielen posted 69 receptions for nearly 1,000 yards and five touchdowns for a Vikings’ team that had Sam Bradford under center for 15 games...

 

[Idgit]

He's a good player.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

He's an upgrade over twill for sure. He's sure handed and an excellent route runner. Did I mention he's smart?

 

[StarBoyz83]

If twill is getting like 8 mil won't this guy cost more

 

[imjunsul]

If he is smart.. then yes he is an upgrade over Twill

 

[gimmesix]

Thielen is a different kind of restricted free agent. Oakland didn't match the Mayowa offer because it was easy to consider that too rich for a part-time player with not a lot of sacks under his belt.

Thielen is a proven starting receiver, so there's no way we're going to be able to just pilfer him from the Vikings.

 

[Nightman]

Thielen is a different kind of restricted free agent. Oakland didn't match the Mayowa offer because it was easy to consider that too rich for a part-time player with not a lot of sacks under his belt.

Thielen is a proven starting receiver, so there's no way we're going to be able to just pilfer him from the Vikings.

Was he given an Original Round Tender or a 2nd Round Tender?

 

[Cowboys22]

This must be from a writer with no real ideas and a deadline to get something new on the website.

 

[erod]

Good player. That would be a good get.

 

[CCBoy]

This must be from a writer with no real ideas and a deadline to get something new on the website.

Didn't read the story or understand it, huh?

Naw, the author made good sense as to the why's of a consideration...but carry on.

 

[John813]

Can't see the Vikings letting him go and have 37m in cap space next year.

I googled it but came up short on what tender the Viks have/will use on him.

Almost would rather see us go after Hanson, JuJu or other WRs in the 2nd or 3rd*.

Of course they could rise/fall now that the combine is underway.

 

[Daillest88]

Would be an excellent signing..Wonder what they will tender him at

 

[Nightman]

Would be an excellent signing..Wonder what they will tender him at

The still have Diggs, Treadwell and Charles Johnson

 

[Silver N Blue]

IF you had a choice and the tender is the same give me Gabriel...

 

[gimmesix]

Was he given an Original Round Tender or a 2nd Round Tender?

Not sure it really matters because they'll have the opportunity to match any offer. Can't see the Vikings letting a !,000-yard receiver go without someone vastly overpaying.

 

[fredp22]

Was he given an Original Round Tender or a 2nd Round Tender?

if its a 2nd round tender would rather have the younger Cooks for same price

 

[Nightman]

Not sure it really matters because they'll have the opportunity to match any offer. Can't see the Vikings letting a !,000-yard receiver go without someone vastly overpaying.

I wouldn't give a 2nd for Theilan and pay him.......I would make an offer if it original round tender

 

[John813]

Think a more realistic signing would be Patterson from the Vikings, if the price is right.

Instant upgrade over Lucky and our WR liked him too coming out the draft, right?

 

[WeaponX]

Not sure it really matters because they'll have the opportunity to match any offer. Can't see the Vikings letting a !,000-yard receiver go without someone vastly overpaying.

Definitely matters, if he was given a 2nd round tender we have to give up the pick to sign him if they don't match our offer sheet, which is a little hefty for him in my opinion. If you're simply saying that it doesn't matter because they'll likely match any offer, please disregard response.

 

[gimmesix]

I wouldn't give a 2nd for Theilan and pay him.......I would make an offer if it original round tender

I understand that, but what I'm saying is that it's very unlikely that the Vikings wouldn't match a reasonable offer.

The tender doesn't matter if the price isn't right. Mayowa was fairly low cost because he hadn't proven anything. Wresting Thielen from the Vikings is going to take a pretty decent offer.