Cowboys won't tag DLaw, will try to negotiate long-term deal

[buybuydandavis]

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Tuesday marks the opening of the window for teams that are going to place franchise tags on players throughout the NFL. A report had surfaced that the Cowboys were winding up to drop their tag on star pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.

There’s a lot of logic to tagging Lawrence, which is why it seemed like a formality more than anything for Dallas to place it on him for the second straight year. While that’s all true and makes sense it seems like that might not be the case, at least in the immediate future. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Cowboys will not be tagging Tank come Tuesday.

Per sources, the Cowboys will not place the tag on Lawrence on Tuesday.

They will try to negotiate a long-term extension possibly until the March 5 deadline for franchise tags.

Last year’s tag total was north of $17M for Lawrence and this year’s would top $20M. While his exact contractual status for the future is unknown there is no doubt that it will involve him making an enormous amount of money.

This is not really news. There's no advantage to exercising an option before you have to. It would just be lazy for them to tag him early to get it out of the way.

 

[buybuydandavis]

phones are ringing. looking for trade options. it's the prudent thing to do.

That's my preference, and it's been strengthened by reports that Lawrence hasn't had the surgery on his shoulder yet.

 

[blueblood70]

I'm betting he doesnt want the surgery and the surgeons feedback on how bad his shoulder actually is before he sign all the guaranteed money..The Cowboys might use it against him at negotiations..

 

[slick325]

I think they get a deal done prior to March 5th.

 

[TwentyOne]

I just puked in front of my tv.

 

[cowboyec]

Son, we live in a world that has lines. And those lines have to be patrolled by men with big guns and swift feet. Who's gonna do it? You?

You weep for our pass rush, and you curse my contract. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that David Irving's demise, while tragic, probably saved dollars and cap space.

And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, sacks QB's ...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that line! You need me on that line!

90

 

[Corso]

Lawrence also has said that he wants between 20 and 23 million a year and will hold out including regular season games to get it

He's quoted? You couldn't provide a link, could you? I hadn't seen this!

 

[Corso]

I just puked in front of my tv.

Yuck.

 

[Verdict]

Yeah. It also indicates that the Cowboys hope to get a deal done for less than the franchise tag number.

 

[OmerV]

Lawrence also has said that he wants between 20 and 23 million a year and will hold out including regular season games to get it

When did he say that? I'm not saying you are wrong, but I haven't seen that, and I just did a quick check and still didn't see it.

 

[cowboyec]

Son, we live in a world that has lines. And those lines have to be patrolled by men with big guns and swift feet. Who's gonna do it? You?

You weep for our pass rush, and you curse my contract. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that David Irving's demise, while tragic, probably saved dollars and cap space.

And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, sacks QB's ...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that line! You need me on that line!

AMEN

 

[cowboyec]

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lieutenant Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives! You don't want the truth, because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall. We use words like "honor", "code", "loyalty". We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you", and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!

AMEN

 

[TwentyOne]

Yuck.

Thanks.

Feeling a little better right now.

 

[Rayman70]

both sides need to be fair then a deal will be done. I trust DLAW to be reasonable.

 

[Rayman70]

Lawrence also has said that he wants between 20 and 23 million a year and will hold out including regular season games to get it

well he better get ready to hold out. BTW...did anyone actually quote him saying this? That doesn't sound like the guy I saw during the season. I think 18-19 per and a deal gets done.

 

[conner01]

I wouldnt be surprised if they tag him again

If they don’t have a deal done it would be crazy not to tag him and keep working on a deal

 

[conner01]

Lawrence also has said that he wants between 20 and 23 million a year and will hold out including regular season games to get it

I don’t remember Dlaw saying that himself
He wants to get paid and he’s gonna get paid

 

[conner01]

well he better get ready to hold out. BTW...did anyone actually quote him saying this? That doesn't sound like the guy I saw during the season. I think 18-19 per and a deal gets done.

I’ve never seen anywhere HE said that
His agent may say anything
But the price is gonna be 20 mil whether he says it or not

 

[Rayman70]

unless We see a quote of him saying this stuff, I aint buying it.

 

[conner01]

unless We see a quote of him saying this stuff, I aint buying it.

I think he will actual sign below market value
Now that’s still gonna be 20 mil but if he walks he will get very close to Mack money