Signed by Cowboys Cowboy sign Leighton Vander-Esch to 1-yr deal

[FiveSuperBowls]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch.

 

[conner01]

So LVE flashed, and gets paid. Some fans are just as bad as the owners; see flash, give cash.

He got paid very little
You couldn’t find many vets on the market for what he got paid

 

[conner01]

Ironically as with many injury prone vet NFL players ... finally stayed healthy and whole in their final " contract' year.

That good
Because that means he will be healthy this year since it’s the final year of his contract lol

 

[atlantacowboy]

Crazy. Just saw reports New England was interested

NE is the guy in the back of auction room bidding everything up but buying nothing. It’s their strategy. The more cap money teams have to blow on players , the higher the quality of the leftovers. Works in fantasy football leagues too when you bid on players.

 

[Avery]

I don't think LVE is the piece to a franchise run, but the reality is you can't pay everyone a ton of money and $3M is fairly cheap regardless of who you were giving it to.

I'd still give a long look at Lloyd or Dean if they're at #24, but there's some good LB depth through the first three rounds that can contribute.

 

[AbeBeta]

Gotta actually give the FO credit on this one. The elected not to use the 5th year option, retained the player, and saved six million in the process.

 

[buybuydandavis]

LVE was playing better later in the season. But I hope it's not for much.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I'm actually surprised he resigned...thought he might go somewhere wherehe is appreciated. Played his best ball in the playoffs....that's what winners do.

The fact that he signed for 3 million here tells me that literally nobody wanted him.

 

[DasTex]

I get 1 more year use out of the jersey bought his rookie year

 

[Crown Royal]

They're doing business as usual.

You are fine with that. You said so with your mockery of those that aren't.

I'm fine with this move. I wish they would do more. They aren't mutually inclusive. We need depth players, and we need stars. Keep your words out of my mouth please.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

LVE was playing better later in the season. But I hope it's not for much.

He was solid. Not the difference maker you would expect a former first round pick to be, but he's a suitable starter. The Cowboys didn't overpay and didn't invest past 2022 so this is a good deal. Doesn't preclude them from looking at Bobby Wagner and/or draft help.

 

[9of11]

I think were going to win the Superbowl with this signing!!!!

 

[Crown Royal]

Gotta actually give the FO credit on this one. The elected not to use the 5th year option, retained the player, and saved six million in the process.

I guess. Not using the 5th year option was a no brainer, he wasn't going to be worth $9M. LB market is soft, none of the off ball players are really quality. Unless you have a Parsons like talent, better to spend peanuts on the position and have depth than chase plays. LB is the RB of the defense.

 

[31RoyW31]

I'm not too upset with this. He did seem to play a little better towards the end of the season. I hope Micah's work ethic can rub off on LVE.

I agree. He was horrible most the of the year, then the last 5 games started to play better. He actually was decent in the playoff game. I really didn't want him back, but on a one year "prove yourself" deal I'm fine with it. I would never sign him for more than one year, I think he was protecting his neck most of the year and then decided he better start playing or he was going to be out of the NFL.

 

[Beaker42]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Mr_437]

Is it possible he was signed to be Wagner’s backup? Or does this mean BW will go elsewhere?

Rest easy, my friend, the Cowboys FO office were doing fist pumps and high fives after this one. They got LVE back they don't need Bobby Wagner.

 

[Cowboyny]

I don't think LVE is the piece to a franchise run, but the reality is you can't pay everyone a ton of money and $3M is fairly cheap regardless of who you were giving it to.

I'd still give a long look at Lloyd or Dean if they're at #24, but there's some good LB depth through the first three rounds that can contribute.

His signing doesn't prevent you from drafting another high level linebacker.

 

[Risen Star]

I'm fine with this move. I wish they would do more. They aren't mutually inclusive. We need depth players, and we need stars. Keep your words out of my mouth please.

Ah, so then you're the type to keep falling for kicking the football, Charlie.

Well, some of us already know what this means. When you catch up we can talk about it.

 

[Cmac]

It’s clear how badly this team wants to win.

So clear, the visually impaired can see the end of the tunnel.

 

[Cmac]

Film obviously lies at The Star.