Cowboys have had talks with Brandon Carr's agent this week

[RS12]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cowboys have had talks with cornerback Brandon Carr’s agent since they have been in Indianapolis.

Owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t divulge what was discussed, cryptically saying, “We’ll see where it goes.”

But a pay cut for Carr has been hinted at as a possibility. He is scheduled to count $12.7 million against the salary cap in 2015 after producing no interceptions last season.

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[Stash]

I hope both sides can come to a mutually beneficial compromise.

 

[blumayne38]

i have always thought carr was our most fundamentally sound CB

 

[DuDa]

i have always thought car was our most fundamentally sound CB

He's not bad when playing just straight up man-to-man but his off man and zone play this last season was horrendous.

 

[blumayne38]

He's not bad when playing just straight up man-to-man but his off man and zone play this last season was horrendous.

I think all of our corners were horrendous,...not because off there play but the lack of DT depth

 

[blumayne38]

they all had moments even sterling but they never seemed to step in front of one on the big drive our LB really excelled last season....

 

[Nightman]

I hope both sides can come to a mutually beneficial compromise.

Guarantee 10m for the next two years with a 6m option for 2017. That would reduce his cap hit but provide Dallas with insurance for Mo and Moore not being ready. He would probably get that much if he was released as a June 1st cut.

 

[Kaiser]

Alternate Headline of the DMN Article: Cowboys Official Took Shower, Discovered that Water is Wet

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Not opposed to bringing the same corners back next year. But you CAN'T bring the same defensive line back.

 

[mahoneybill]

Guarantee 10m for the next two years with a 6m option for 2017. That would reduce his cap hit but provide Dallas with insurance for Mo and Moore not being ready. He would probably get that much if he was released as a June 1st cut.

Hard to think we would pay him 10 million in any form and stiff Murray with less....

 

[ghst187]

Really hope they get a good deal done for both sides, one that will cut his salary and drastically lower his cap hit. Losing him would create yet another gaping hole. We're already a bit over the barrel with Dez, Murray, Free/Parnell, and all of our LBs.

 

[basstapp]

If I was Carr's camp I would just tell the cowboys no. If Carr gets cut he will probably be one of the better corners available and there are a ton of teams looking to upgrade the position.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Hard to think we would pay him 10 million in any form and stiff Murray with less....

agreed, but they're in a pickle with $12+ mil in dead cap money at risk. They found themselves a few years ago in a similar situation with Free where they were able to renegotiate his way high contract after a terrible season, would like the same result. With that, can't see how they get away renegotiating less than $8M area and is still more than what I expect Murray to ever be offered.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Not opposed to bringing the same corners back next year. But you CAN'T bring the same defensive line back.

I think it's safe to say the chances of that happening are between slim & none.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

If I was Carr's camp I would just tell the cowboys no. If Carr gets cut he will probably be one of the better corners available and there are a ton of teams looking to upgrade the position.

No he's not.

His numbers in 2014 were awful.

 

[MonsterD]

If I was Carr's camp I would just tell the cowboys no. If Carr gets cut he will probably be one of the better corners available and there are a ton of teams looking to upgrade the position.

Uhhhhh...

 

[big dog cowboy]

I hope both sides can come to a mutually beneficial compromise.

Of course that is what everyone would want. But I'll bet the difference between the pay cut the Cowboys want Carr to take and how far Carr is willing to go in pay (if any) is far far apart.

 

[basstapp]

No he's not.

His numbers in 2014 were awful.

He turned up his game toward the end of the year. He is definitely capable of being a starting corner if he is used properly. I'd rather keep Carr than have to replace him. Who knows how clairborne will be and Moore showed he is a serviceable corner, but not one you want to start each week

 

[MichaelWinicki]

He turned up his game toward the end of the year. He is definitely capable of being a starting corner if he is used properly. I'd rather keep Carr than have to replace him. Who knows how clairborne will be and Moore showed he is a serviceable corner, but not one you want to start each week

Another corner is probably going to be brought on board, even if Carr is retained.

Yeah, Carr played better but he's no longer a top flight CB, and no one will pay him as one.

 

[basstapp]

Another corner is probably going to be brought on board, even if Carr is retained.

Yeah, Carr played better but he's no longer a top flight CB, and no one will pay him as one.

With the cap increasing and cb being a position of need - he would still be paid decently.