Cowboys haven’t made decision on Rolando McClain’s future

[RS12]

The Dallas Cowboys have not made a decision on Rolando McClain’s future, according to sources. Many in the organization want the starting middle linebacker released, but financial implications prevent the Cowboys from moving on from McClain immediately.

The NFL suspended McClain for 10 games for violation of the league’s substance abuse policy.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the team’s ultimate decision-maker, remains McClain’s biggest supporter within the organization. Jones talked McClain out of retirement in 2014, and McClain has started 23 games for the Cowboys the past two seasons.

“Disappointed is the word,” Jones told the Star-Telegram this week. “It is a recognition that these dependency issues are a difficult thing to address. We are proud of everything that we’ve gotten from Rolando. His aptitude as a football player is almost unsurpassed as one of the best that I’ve seen. We all say it’s such a waste, but with us, knowing him, we’ve got the best that he’s done in pro football


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[Daillest88]

Needs to go. It's time

 

[RS12]

I dont think I have ever seen an easier decision.

 

[Califan007]

I dont think I have ever seen an easier decision.

What about whether or not to keep Jimmy? lol...

 

[JoeKing]

He's dead to me.

 

[Nightman]

McClain decided himself

Puff puff PASS

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

He's gone at the end of the year regardless I don't think it matters much unless it's to send a message which I'm for

 

[HomeBiscuit]

Kid's got no control and perhaps a bad influence on the youngins and the team in general.. Except his teammates like him, he plays hard, and ironically very intelligent. He is also damn good. Considering his negligent cap hit, he basically just costs the team a headache when he's not around. Which is well worth his impact when he is.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The Dallas Cowboys have not made a decision on Rolando McClain’s future

Kind of a silly article to be writing on July 16th when a decision doesn't need to be made for several weeks.

Can we please fast forward to training camp and get some real news?

 

[Cowboy06]

"Rolando? You see that door? See yourself on the other side of it."

 

[StarBoyz83]

Cut him. Never should've resigned him anyway.

 

[TheCount]

This is so ridiculous. What is this guy, Ray Lewis?

Kind of a silly article to be writing on July 16th when a decision doesn't need to be made for several weeks.

Can we please fast forward to training camp and get some real news?

Obviously it's a dead part of the season and they need something, but I don't see why any sort of deadline needs to be in play for this particular issue.

 

[Nightman]

This is so ridiculous. What is this guy, Ray Lewis?



Obviously it's a dead part of the season and they need something, but I don't see why any sort of deadline needs to be in play for this particular issue.

I know Ray Lewis and Ro McClan is no Ray Lewis

 

[Doomsay]

The FO ineeds to rework the RKG definitions to justify MCClain's retention.

 

[Risen Star]

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the team’s ultimate decision-maker

So misguided.

 

[DandyDon52]

The Cowboys re-signed McClain to a one-year, $4 million contract, including a $750,000 signing bonus, on March 9. The league suspended McClain on June 30.

McClain has forfeited his signing bonus, per the collective bargaining agreement, but his release would prevent the Cowboys from recouping the money.

“The main thing is strategically, [financially], it’s not good for us,” Jones said of the potential of releasing McClain, “and he doesn’t take up an active spot on the roster [during the season].”
lol Jerry needs that money back !
I say just dont resign him, and if you can use him later in the year, he will be available.
They may need, him, so the smart play is to just let it play out.


Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article89991377.html#storylink=cpy

 

[StarBoyz83]

The Cowboys re-signed McClain to a one-year, $4 million contract, including a $750,000 signing bonus, on March 9. The league suspended McClain on June 30.

McClain has forfeited his signing bonus, per the collective bargaining agreement, but his release would prevent the Cowboys from recouping the money.

“The main thing is strategically, [financially], it’s not good for us,” Jones said of the potential of releasing McClain, “and he doesn’t take up an active spot on the roster [during the season].”
lol Jerry needs that money back !
I say just dont resign him, and if you can use him later in the year, he will be available.
They may need, him, so the smart play is to just let it play out.


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Can't believe Dallas didn't put a thing in the contract for this.

 

[fortdick]

Kid's got no control and perhaps a bad influence on the youngins and the team in general.. Except his teammates like him, he plays hard, and ironically very intelligent. He is also damn good. Considering his negligent cap hit, he basically just costs the team a headache when he's not around. Which is well worth his impact when he is.

Well, he won't be playing hard for 10 games. He could be all world, but if he doesn't care enough to stop smoking dope, he is worthless.

 

[jrumann59]

the gist I got is if they cut him now they are on the hook for everything, whereas if they cut him after the suspension the monetary damage is less.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Give him the same deal as von miller!!!