Could Witten be on the trading block?

[DallasEast]

E.A. sports.

EDIT: "If it's in the game... EA Sports... IT 'must be' IN THE GAME!"

 

[sago1]

It would also be a shock to Romo as well. Witten is Romo's most dependable receiver & best TE in football in my opinion. Romo relies as much on Witten as Aikman did on Novachek. To trade the 25 year old pro bowler Jason Witten (who also frequently stays in to add more protection for Romo) for RWilliams would be a huge mistake. Anthony Fasano is no where near the player Witten is nor will he ever be; he's not a leader on the team either. In fact I wouldn't be surprised to see 3rd string TE Tony Curtis give Fasano a battle to backup Witten. Will be interesting to see how much PS TE Rodney Hannah learned last year. If he looks good in TC, wouldn't be surprised if Fasano goes on the market -- maybe to Miami or another team who needs a TE and could provide help to the Cowboys at another position of need.

 

[Wimbo]

I remember this whole thing... Jerry addressed the rumors a few days later and said that at no time did he ever consider trading Witten.

 

[Muhast]

I was as shocked as anyone else on this board when it came out that Jerry had Witten on the trading block to get Peterson. Like I said, I don't think it will happen, but I think he would consider it especially if it is a favorable deal to get McFadden. I couldn't find the quote but I remember Jerry saying that we would add a wow player and we would be shocked at how the Cowboys got there....something like that. Trading Witten would be a shock to a lot of people.

You have to remember Witten was just coming off his career year at the time and who knew if that was a career year or not.

Then he posted up better numbers last year. Now that Jerry is absolutely convinced in what he has with Jason there is no way we let him go.

He is a great player, and a great person for the community. You don't trade away your United Way representative

 

[Mavs Man]

Jason Witten could bring a lot of value in a trade, but it would not be equal to what he brings to this team.

He's a team leader and face of this franchise along with a handful of very few, select teammates such as Tony Romo, Marion Barber, DeMarcus Ware, etc. He's a top-3 NFL TE (not debatable), and if one includes his blocking abilities he could seriously be considered the current #1 at that position. He's locked in at an afforadable price, he's a true mismatch for opposing defenses and a favorite target of Romo. And a big fan favorite.

 

[COWBOYSNUM1]

If I recall JERRY did not have Witten on the trading block. I think the Lions were saying it would take Witten or Ware and Jerry basically said no.

That's the way I remember it. When Ware and Witten's names came up, it was the end of the discussion. There is no way that Jerry lets either of those guys leave Dallas.

I also remember reading that Jerry tried to trade up and get A. Peterson. I don't remember what was discussed.

 

[dbair1967]

Disclaimer: This is not a rumor or confirmation, just purely for discussion purposes.

During last year’s draft, Jerry was willing to trade TE Jason Witten in a package deal to move up and draft Adrian Peterson. It is not out of the realm of imagination that he may be persuaded to dangle Witten in front of another GM’s eye again.

Examine the possibilities: Detroit doesn’t need anymore WR’s, but they sure could use a TE of Witten’s caliber to work the middle of the field and free up the WR’s. Jerry could do an even swap for Roy Williams and wouldn’t have to give up any draft picks.

Cincinnati could definitely use a Jason Witten if disgruntled Chad Johnson wants out. It would add a new dimension to the Bengals offense and give Palmer another weapon and safety net to pass to.

In both Detroit and Cincinnati’s case, they would still get a probowl caliber player and another dangerous option in the passing game. Dallas certainly has the capability of making this happen. Fasano is no Witten but he is good enough to start and get the job done with Curtis as the #2 TE. The Cowboys also have TE Martellus Bennett of Texas A&M schedule for a visit to Valley Ranch. He is currently projected as a first day pick.

In another scenario, I could envision Jerry trading up with either Miami or Oakland with a package deal including Witten, a first round pick, and maybe another pick from next years draft to move up and Draft McFadden. Parcells would LOVE Witten in Miami and Oakland can use all the help they can get.

I don’t think either one trade will happen, but I do think Jerry would pull the trigger if he gets the opportunity.

never happen

David

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

If Witten was traded, I would be very upset.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Could Witten be on the trading block?

Maybe its just me but I will never get these questions? Two major production guys. This is the flavor this month... last month it was Barber.


I have a question... how much of the offense do Barber and Witten account for?

 

[DFWJC]

Uhhhh, NO!

 

[sago1]

Geez. No way would I trade Witten. He's one of our stars along with Romo, TO, MBIII & Ware. In fact you can call Romo, Witten, TO & MBIII our quads somewhat like the Triplets but of course w/o (yet) any SB rings or HOF credentials.

 

[Cowboy Bill Watts]

that we had a deal on the table with Detroit of Witten, our #1, #2 and #3 to move up and take Calvin Johnson...

i think matt millen is a couple sandwiches shy of a picnic.

if i were detroit i would have jumped all over that one...

 

[Seven]

Wonder how 'ol Nathanalt is handling this?

 

[sago1]

Jerry knew what he had in Witten a few years ago and Witten reinforced it in spades this season. Also don't forget that Jerry made Jason Garrett the highest paid OC (or any assistant in the NFL) cause he wanted to ensure Romo's development was not hampered by forcing him to learn his 3rd offensive scheme in 3 years. No way would Witten ever be traded while Romo is our QB; he's Romo's safety blanket (as Novacek was for Aikman) both as a receiving TE & as a blocking TE. Besides Witten's only 25 years old, has been in the NFL for 5 years & gone to 4 pro bowls already. He's certain to end his career in Dallas in the ROH if not the HOF -- assuming we win some SBs soon.

 

[dmq]

Sounds like the gun slinging days of Jerry are back. He will have us below .500 in 2 years, maybe 3.

 

[speedkilz88]

I like Roy Williams but he wouldn't be equal value in a trade for Witten. A second WR is a lot easier to find than a top TE at receiving and blocking like Witten.

 

[JonJon]

the person who wrote this should be Tar'd and feathered.

Ware and witten are our two best players. Trading one of them doesnt make sense in any scenario.

Why doesn't it make sense? The Bengals/Lions would be getting a pro bowl TE for a disgruntled WR. Yes, Dallas would be losing a very talented TE but we have a TE on the roster fully capable of starting in place of Witten, plus we would have the best WR duo in the league. Not a bad trade off if you ask me. I am still trying to figure out why I need to be "Tar'd and feathered" for suggesting such...there are MUCH worse ideas than trading a pro bowl player for another pro bowl player.....

As would I, but there isn't any because it's bunk. There was no way in hell that Dallas would trade Witten. I don't believe that "rumor" for a second.

Increasing the font size since you obviously missed it:

Disclaimer: This is not a rumor or confirmation, just purely for discussion purposes.

E.A. sports.

What is so "E.A." about trading a pro bowl player for another pro bowl player? Someone please fill me in since I have no clue....it makes more sense than trading a bunch of scrub players and late round picks for a pro bowl player....

Maybe its just me but I will never get these questions? Two major production guys. This is the flavor this month... last month it was Barber.


I have a question... how much of the offense do Barber and Witten account for?

Why not? What else is there to talk about?

 

[DallasEast]

Maybe its just me but I will never get these questions? Two major production guys. This is the flavor this month... last month it was Barber.


I have a question... how much of the offense do Barber and Witten account for?

Good question.

Subtracting the combined rushing/receiving yards of either Jason Witten (1,145) or Marion Barber (1,257) would cut out huge chunks of the offense.

 

[JonJon]

Good question.

Subtracting the combined rushing/receiving yards of either Jason Witten (1,145) or Marion Barber (1,257) would cut out huge chunks of the offense.

Thats a good effort on the graph and all, but this still doesn't prove that the trade wouldn't benefit the Cowboys. How many yards would Fasano have if he was the starter? Certainly not Witten numbers, but what about Roy Williams or Chad Johnson? What effect would having either of them on one side and TO on the other side have? What effect would it have on Romo's stats? On the running game? On first down conversions? Overall points? Time of possession? Was Witten the reason why we lost in the playoffs or was it because we didn't have another receiver that stepped up when TO was taken out the game? There are a lot more aspects to consider and it isn't as black and white as the graph implicates.

 

[newlander]

BAD thread all the way around: Witten for Chad Johnson? That's just so dumb it doesn't deserve a reply....................