CW: DJ Reader Projected to be Cowboys Target

[darthseinfeld]

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/st...them&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter
COWBOYS

Lions defender with $67 million in bank projected to be Cowboys target​

The Cowboys continue to look at the markets to find help, and they might be able to snare help in the defensive middle if they're patient.​

K.D. Drummond
Cowboys Wire

I hate these articles that are based hopes and dreams. We never sign who we "should" sign.

Im only interested in hearing about tangible interest

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I hate these articles that are based hopes and dreams. We never sign who we "should" sign.

Im only interested in hearing about tangible interest

100%

"Projected" is the new form of click-bait to lure people into reading unsubstantiated rumors.

 

[dupree89]

. But don't expect Dallas to make any major moves. I think we are done .

cmon, Ray. Dont rain on our parade buddy.

 

[Aliencowboy]

"Reader boasts a 91st-percentile PFF run-defense grade over the past three seasons."
Sign him Jerry!!!

That’s all you need to know. Worth every million and the trade cost. Also, if they do this it means they think they are very competitive for a conference title

 

[thunderpimp91]

This is 10000% the type of move the Cowboys need to make, but this is where I remain skeptical that they will actually pursue him seriously due to his cap number. If they bring in Reader I'm pretty much in on the Cowboys for 2025. What I dont understand is why they couldnt have just signed him in FA a year ago?

 

[kskboys]

He would be a nice fit. They are still shaky at the -tech. Signing Osa has nothing to do with the 1-tech.

It's so weird how so many think the two DT positions are the same.

 

[kskboys]

In all fairness, Reader was a 5th rounder. I'm sure Cincy fans and even their coaches/FO didn't know he would turn into a stud 1-tech DT.

He developed and was in the right system for him to excel. I don't have high expectations for Justin Rogers (last year's 7th round DT) or the two drafted this year in the 7th round. However, who knows if they can build a good career.

That being said, I wouldn't be against picking up Reader if he is released or if the trade value is a 6th or 7th rounder.

Reader was drafted by Houston. He had already proven to be a stud when Cincy signed him to a 2 year 26 mil contract in FA.

 

[rambo2]

I hate these articles that are based hopes and dreams. We never sign who we "should" sign.

Im only interested in hearing about tangible interest

Like George Pickens.

 

[rambo2]

This is 10000% the type of move the Cowboys need to make, but this is where I remain skeptical that they will actually pursue him seriously due to his cap number. If they bring in Reader I'm pretty much in on the Cowboys for 2025. What I dont understand is why they couldnt have just signed him in FA a year ago?

The did the lame duck blow it up and saved the dry powder for this year.

 

[rambo2]

That’s all you need to know. Worth every million and the trade cost. Also, if they do this it means they think they are very competitive for a conference title

Reader is a move that fits.

 

[jazzcat22]

Mazi and a 4th for Reader. So we can complain about not having another 4th round pick.
However we get a 5th in turn. They love their 5th round picks.

 

[slick325]

Reader was drafted by Houston. He had already proven to be a stud when Cincy signed him to a 2 year 26 mil contract in FA.

Thanks for the correction.

Substitute Cincy for Texans.

 

[rambo2]

Mazi and a 4th for Reader. So we can complain about not having another 4th round pick.
However we get a 5th in turn. They love their 5th round picks.

They aren't trading Mazi and the Lions don't need a dtackle.

 

[gtb1943]

IF Jethro really puts out and signs Reader, then, maybe, finally, light has found a way into the dark recesses of his addled mind.

 

[quickccc]

i think they would only go after a vet FA 1 tech if they'd come cheap - ala late round trade or street FA .. much like we did with Jon Hankins in a late rd pick mid season trade
or a street FA such as Lindell Joseph last year.

DJ reader would have to be a casualty cap cut for this club to consider pursuing Plus i would have thought if Lions were interested in cutting Reader, they would have already
done so by now.

 

[kskboys]

Thanks for the correction.

Substitute Cincy for Texans.

The Reader/Ogunjobi DT combo was the primary reason Cincy was in the super bowl. They held the Chiefs to 3 points in the 2nd half. Major mistake by Cincy letting Ogunjobi walk after the season.

 

[rambo2]

i think they would only go after a vet FA 1 tech if they'd come cheap - ala late round trade or street FA .. much like we did with Jon Hankins in a late rd pick mid season trade
or a street FA such as Lindell Joseph last year.

DJ reader would have to be a casualty cap cut for this club to consider pursuing Plus i would have thought if Lions were interested in cutting Reader, they would have already
done so by now.

The Lions can try to trade him first before cutting him. I'm certain that the Cowboys would be interested in him as an upgrade.

 

[rambo2]

100%

"Projected" is the new form of click-bait to lure people into reading unsubstantiated rumors.

Except it is an obvious move that fits.

 

[Mr_437]

June 1 is the next date to look at, some discount deals could be had, but hopefully the Cowboys are working the phones gaging the price for a 1T. Reader would be nice, but there needs to be other Cowboys writers talking about 1T for me to even think the Cowboys are hunting for one.

 

[jazzcat22]

They aren't trading Mazi and the Lions don't need a dtackle.

I know, just trying to stir things up a bit.