Cowboys could reunite Kendricks with Zim in free agency

[Hawkeye0202]

No brainer......can see this coming a mile away. Not a bad addition.......could be Zim's coach in the locker room.


https://thelandryhat.com/posts/cowb...ly-obvious-thanks-to-mike-zimmer-01hra37c3c5r

Cowboys could reunite Eric Kendricks with Mike Zimmer in free agency​

Kendricks was nucleus of the Vikings defense for seven years under Zimmer, culminating in a First-Team All-Pro nod in 2019 when he posted 110 tackles, 12 passes defended, four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

Now 32 years old, Kendricks obviously isn't the same player he was back then, but he was a bright spot on an otherwise dismal Chargers defense last season. In 15 games, he produced 117 tackles and a 73.6 run-defense grade to go with a 82.5 pass-rush grade that ranked fourth amongst linebackers, per Pro Football Focus. His seven missed tackles were also tied for the fewest at the position.

The only reason Kendricks got released is because the Chargers are starved for cap space. The move provides $6.5 million in cap relief and they're still $19.5 million over the cap. With decisions looming on Mike Williams, Khalik Mack and Joey Bosa, Kendricks was likely the first of multiple Chargers cap dominos to fall before the new league year.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I'd be pretty shocked if this didn't happen. Shouldn't cost too much, fills a need, and has the Zimmer connection.

 

[Carson]

I am for this

However, Kendrick’s did not speak to highly of Zimmer

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I am for this

However, Kendrick’s did not speak to highly of Zimmer

Yea I saw that too but when you need a job..........lol

 

[big dog cowboy]

Cowboys need 2 vet signings at LB. This seems like a reasonable addition. It's better than the dumpster diving the Cowboys typically do.

 

[fivetwos]

Typical Dallas signing.

He will come cheap then when the games start it’s obvious as to why.

 

[Carson]

Typical Dallas signing.

He will come cheap then when the games start it’s obvious as to why.

He rated out well last season. Not elite, but solid.

We need a leader who knows the defense and capable of wearing the green dot. He does this

 

[Bowdown27]

I have a feeling we’re not signing any big names. It’s sad we’re at that point.

 

[fivetwos]

He rated out well last season. Not elite, but solid.

We need a leader who knows the defense and capable of wearing the green dot. He does this

Agreed…and fair, just seen too many dudes on the wrong side of 30 suddenly not be able to run anymore once signed here. Scorned probably. Ranting today lol.

 

[ShiningStar]

He rated out well last season. Not elite, but solid.

We need a leader who knows the defense and capable of wearing the green dot. He does this

if hes solid and can do a full season, give us what we need but doesnt need to be flashy, its a good signing.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Good player. I would not hate it.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Concerned he is 32.... but guess this is typical of the FA this office will seek. Those with not much leverage, and trying to latch onto a team. Yeah, he is a Zimmer guy, but again, another one that is day late and dollar short. We shall see. Not a big guy either. Oh well, probably another one year contract.

 

[Mr_437]

We should find out pretty quick if Kendricks and Zimmer are willing to team up again because Kendricks can be signed immediately since he was cut.

 

[Zekeats]

Pass, out with the old in with the new even at QB

 

[rags747]

Typical Dallas signing.

He will come cheap then when the games start it’s obvious as to why.

Exactly! How about EL PASO…..

 

[fivetwos]

Exactly! How about EL PASO…..

Lol yeah another bad Jerry joke is what we all need at this point.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I am for this

However, Kendrick’s did not speak to highly of Zimmer

Haha you know I thought he was one of the guys who didn't like Zimmer but I couldn't remember if it was him or Barr....

 

[Carson]

Haha you know I thought he was one of the guys who didn't like Zimmer but I couldn't remember if it was him or Barr....

His attitude probably changed at 32 compared to 27-28. But he didn’t like how strict Zimmer was

Being a vet and leader now, I don’t think it’s an issue

 

[charron]

Zimmer: We need to bring in Kendricks to fix the MLB spot.

Stephen: If he isn't playing for free we do not want to make the moves needed to fit him under the cap.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Cowboys need 2 vet signings at LB. This seems like a reasonable addition. It's better than the dumpster diving the Cowboys typically do.

Signing him would be doing that