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[zerofill]

Agree, Crawford is overpaid but isn't a bad player. Tapper CAN be good, he's just injured to much to be given a spot on paper, he has to earn it at this point.

Tapper hasn't played enough to be worth a wooden nickle at the moment.

 

[gimmesix]

Crawford is being undervalued in this thread. Tapper is a little also.

Tapper's played in two games in two seasons. It's hard to undervalue him.

He's had three tackles and a sack in those few appearances, so there's hope that if he can stay healthy, he can contribute.

Crawford has pretty much been undervalued since the team signed him for more than fans think he should have received. Pretty much happens any time Dallas gives out a big contract. If the player isn't a well-paid superstar, then he's considered a bum.

 

[Patrick]

Tapper hasn't played enough to be worth a wooden nickle at the moment.

Which is why I said he has to earn a spot and be healthy...?

Makes no sense to cut him right now, it gives us nothing.

 

[gimmesix]

You might want to check that statement. Remember that Collins played a lot of 1T last year. Not really the best position to build stats. Over 16 and 17...Crawford has 8.5 sacks vs 7.5 for Collins. Crawford has 10 more tackles over 2 years. Tackles for a loss Crawford has 3 more over 2 years. The are the same for forced fumbles over 2 years. DT vs DE? Crawford’s cap hit was 10x Collins (15 vs 1.5) over the last 2 years so I guess you’d expect better production for that position and salary cap hit, no? There is not a GM in the league that would trade Collins for Ty Crawford.

Crawford has been forced to play left end and right end out of necessity because he's been one of our four-best DL. He got paid because of what he showed at 3;tech, but pretty much hasn't been able to play the position since because of the team's needs. He's quick for an interior lineman, but slow for an end, so it's harder for him to put up the same kind of numbers he would on the inside, but he's more solid at end than other players we could have started there. He's ended up being the team's utility player because of that.

 

[CowboyChris]

Crawford has been forced to play left end and right end out of necessity because he's been one of our four-best DL. He got paid because of what he showed at 3;tech, but pretty much hasn't been able to play the position since because of the team's needs. He's quick for an interior lineman, but slow for an end, so it's harder for him to put up the same kind of numbers he would on the inside, but he's more solid at end than other players we could have started there. He's ended up being the team's utility player because of that.

Crawford has been beaten out at 3T by Collins and Irving, that's why he plays out of position.

 

[zerofill]

Which is why I said he has to earn a spot and be healthy...?

Makes no sense to cut him right now, it gives us nothing.

No I didn't say cut him... I agree to keep him... not like he costs anything. I am just saying, he has absolutely no value on the active roster so far... So any idea of him being somewhat under valued is out the window. That was all I meant...

 

[gimmesix]

I want to bash a hole in the wall when I see Collins as the starting 1 Tech.

I think it's the reality if we don't pick up a quality 1-tech in the first or second round. It's not the perfect position for him, but he is an adequate starter there while Price and Ash are rotational pieces at best.

 

[CowboyChris]

I want to bash a hole in the wall when I see Collins as the starting 1 Tech.

I see a combo of Price/Ash in on early downs at 1Tech with Collins in on passing downs

 

[CowboyRoy]

This is a ho hum signing. But what do we really have at DE? Taco? Crawford? This guy could actually win a starting job. Sadly enough.

 

[Whyjerry]

Crawford has been forced to play left end and right end out of necessity because he's been one of our four-best DL. He got paid because of what he showed at 3;tech, but pretty much hasn't been able to play the position since because of the team's needs. He's quick for an interior lineman, but slow for an end, so it's harder for him to put up the same kind of numbers he would on the inside, but he's more solid at end than other players we could have started there. He's ended up being the team's utility player because of that.

You mean position flex hasn’t worked again? They thought so much of Crawford the DT that they spent a 3 on Collins and brought in Irving. You guys crack me up.

 

[gimmesix]

Crawford has been beaten out at 3T by Collins and Irving, that's why he plays out of position.

You're letting your bias show:

From espn.com:

FRISCO, Texas -- When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Tyrone Crawford in the third round in 2012, they envisioned him as a defensive end in their 3-4 scheme.

A year later, they moved to the 4-3 scheme and Crawford missed the season with a torn Achilles. When he returned in 2014, the Cowboys moved him to under tackle in Rod Marinelli’s defense and were convinced they had found him a home, rewarding him with a five-year contract before the 2015 season.

Injuries elsewhere along the line forced Crawford to left defensive end, taking away his strength against interior linemen and putting him against tackles in space. It has led to outside critiques that have been unfair because the Cowboys have not used him in a way to take advantage of what he does best.

 

[gimmesix]

You mean position flex hasn’t worked again? They thought so much of Crawford the DT that they spent a 3 on Collins and brought in Irving. You guys crack me up.

So they drafted a third-round DT and snatched a guy off a practice squad because they just had to replace Crawford? Yeah, that's the way you do it. You ever heard of a thing called depth?

 

[Patrick]

No I didn't say cut him... I agree to keep him... not like he costs anything. I am just saying, he has absolutely no value on the active roster so far... So any idea of him being somewhat under valued is out the window. That was all I meant...

Okay when you say it like that I agree completely! The fact we have depth to make players truly earn their spot is great, it's a small but big step to being a contender.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Crawford has been forced to play left end and right end out of necessity because he's been one of our four-best DL. He got paid because of what he showed at 3;tech, but pretty much hasn't been able to play the position since because of the team's needs. He's quick for an interior lineman, but slow for an end, so it's harder for him to put up the same kind of numbers he would on the inside, but he's more solid at end than other players we could have started there. He's ended up being the team's utility player because of that.

He's pretty much solid at three spots, but not dynamic at any particular one.
He has value as a super sub, IMO.
I don't love the contract, but he's not horribly overpaid. Considering what some guys are getting in free agency, if you view him as a DE his value is somewhere between 6-9 mil a year.
A bit less but no where near egregious like some think. JMO.

 

[CowboyChris]

So they drafted a third-round DT and snatched a guy off a practice squad because they just had to replace Crawford? Yeah, that's the way you do it. You ever heard of a thing called depth?

that depth took his spot, and with the amount he is getting paid...they were forced to plug him in other positions so as to not look foolish just outright releasing him...which is what needs to happen out of camp.

 

[gimmesix]

He's pretty much solid at three spots, but not dynamic at any particular one.
He has value as a super sub, IMO.
I don't love the contract, but he's not horribly overpaid. Considering what some guys are getting in free agency, if you view him as a DE his value is somewhere between 6-9 mil a year.
A bit less but no where near egregious like some think. JMO.

Whenever he's been allowed to play 3-tech, he's been effective at getting penetration and pressure. Collins' play there as a rookie, though, allowed Dallas to move him to left end because they needed a starter there. Then, having Collins at 3-tech coupled with Irving's play allowed Dallas to move Crawford to RDE in 2017 because the team needed a starter there.

So I'm not sure how dynamic he could have been if allowed to just stay at 3-tech. Being solid at DE and having depth at 3-tech have necessitated moving him.

 

[CowboyChris]

Whenever he's been allowed to play 3-tech, he's been effective at getting penetration and pressure. Collins' play there as a rookie, though, allowed Dallas to move him to left end because they needed a starter there. Then, having Collins at 3-tech coupled with Irving's play allowed Dallas to move Crawford to RDE in 2017 because the team needed a starter there.

So I'm not sure how dynamic he could have been if allowed to just stay at 3-tech. Being solid at DE and having depth at 3-tech have necessitated moving him.

4 sacks last year to Taco's 3 at RDE. hardly solid

 

[garyv]

Give him the #94 !

I dont like a 1 year deal because if he plays well hes gone

 

[armadillooutlaw]

4 sacks last year to Taco's 3 at RDE. hardly solid

How about run defense? Pressures? Working in tandem on stunts? Sacks are obviously important, but they aren't the end all for DL.

 

[Ken]

This is a good signing. This is quality depth who is still young, as super bowl experience and has upside.