Cowboys could reunite Kendricks with Zim in free agency

[Hawkeye0202]

His attitude probably changed at 32 compared to 27-28.

It is exactly why I think he will be good for the locker room.........keep some of the younger guys in check about Zim.

 

[rambo2]

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

Lol, they certainly will sign some free agents. They will field a team with a full roster.

 

[CTcowboy203]

This is what likely does happen but it’s a meh move to me. He’s a solid player but not really a needle mover. I guess I just have to come to grips with reality and realize getting a luvu or Wagner just won’t happen. He’ll be solid if it goes through

 

[DuncanIso]

Any FA money needs to go to Tyron and then Biadasz.

 

[Risen Star]

How much talent can one roster hold?

 

[Bigrandrn]

Any FA money needs to go to Tyron and then Biadasz.

I just feel like we need an upgrade at center, run game stunk, he was part of the reason why.

 

[boysfanindc]

Brooks please.

 

[Carson]

Brooks please.

Brooks

Market Value​

• 4 yrs, $45,355,196
• Avg. Salary: $11,338,799

You can get Kendrick’s for one year, 3-4 million. There is your answer

 

[stilltheguru]

 

[ak47kaehu]

Bring him in......he may not be the same player he once was but shouldn't cost a lot. He excels in Zims system.

 

[gimmesix]

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.

Will not be cheap enough. We're not paying any outside FA more than a couple million. Kendricks should still command more than that despite his age because he's still playing at a high level. We'd probably have to be willing to do $5 million to get him.

 

[boysfanindc]

Brooks

Market Value​

• 4 yrs, $45,355,196
• Avg. Salary: $11,338,799

You can get Kendrick’s for one year, 3-4 million. There is your answer

Had Brooks notched another Herculean 160+ combined tackle season as he had the prior two, he’d have a strong case to compete against Queen as the top linebacker on the market. As it stands, Brooks will have suitors but he’ll likely be disappointed with the initial offers and have to settle with a shorter-term deal as he proves his health and trajectory are on the right track.

• Franchise Tag Likelihood: Medium
• 2 years, $19 million, $9.5 million APY, $7 million GTD
• Year One Cap Hit: $2 million

 

[reddyuta]

I dont mind this this but it better be a 2 year deal.

 

[ghst187]

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

Yep, makes so much sense we probably won’t do it

 

[America's Cowboy]

Kendricks won't come for cheap. At his age (32), he knows this is his last chance to find a big contract. Cowboys don't have the money. Forget about Kendricks coming here. Pipe dream.

 

[Carson]

Kendricks won't come for cheap. At his age (32), he knows this is his last chance to find a big contract. Cowboys don't have the money. Forget about Kendricks coming here. Pipe dream.

$3-$5 million max. He was making around $6 for LA

 

[America's Cowboy]

$3-$5 million max. He was making around $6 for LA

I seriously doubt he will agree to $5 mil / season. He had 113 tackles last year, far more than any of our LBs.

 

[speedkilz88]

I seriously doubt he will agree to $5 mil / season. He had 113 tackles last year, far more than any of our LBs.

Not that tackle numbers mean much but:

Damone Clark 109
Marquese Bell 94

 

[Chasing6]

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.

Free Agency, are we talkin about Free Agency?Not Cap space, Free agency?

I was going to attempt to pull of Allen Iverson rant, but lost interest.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Not that tackle numbers mean much but:

Damone Clark 109
Marquese Bell 94

They are both still on their rookie contracts. Kendricks is a 32 year old proven vet. Not the same kind of comparison cost-wise. Nice try.