Crawford signs 5 year extension

[plasticman]

They would never sign Crawford to a contract like this unless they felt that his performance this season would uncover a closely guarded secret; Crawford is really good and the longer they wait to sign him, the more expensive he will be and the less likely they will be able to afford it.

Defensive tackles in this system aren't going to get the sexy numbers.They do the dirty work, clogging the rushing lanes so the LB's can make the tackles, collapsing the pocket so DE's can get the sacks. He may never get Pro Bowl recognition, but will make it more likely that his surrounding teammates do.

As for Murray, the Cowboys decided that DT's are more valuable than RB's. They feel they can get a productive back for less than Murray's market value which, I agree, remains to be seen......by us.

They also feel that it is far more difficult to get a DT that will have the productivity they require and that Crawford's contract is a bargain compared to a free agency alternative. Again, Crawford's productivity remains to be seen.....by us.

 

[Corso]

They would never sign Crawford to a contract like this unless they felt that his performance this season would uncover a closely guarded secret; Crawford is really good and the longer they wait to sign him, the more expensive he will be and the less likely they will be able to afford it.

Defensive tackles in this system aren't going to get the sexy numbers.They do the dirty work, clogging the rushing lanes so the LB's can make the tackles, collapsing the pocket so DE's can get the sacks. He may never get Pro Bowl recognition, but will make it more likely that his surrounding teammates do.

As for Murray, the Cowboys decided that DT's are more valuable than RB's. They feel they can get a productive back for less than Murray's market value which, I agree, remains to be seen......by us.

They also feel that it is far more difficult to get a DT that will have the productivity they require and that Crawford's contract is a bargain compared to a free agency alternative. Again, Crawford's productivity remains to be seen.....by us.

Good post plasticman.
Plastic Man was my favorite cartoon, growing up back in the days.
I won't say what days those were, but those who know... know.

 

[Bungarian]

Is it 6 or 5? Fish is reporting 6

 

[theogt]

How could GHardy leave now??????

These guys are going to get 50 sacks and win SB50!!!!!!

My guess is he isn't re-signed when it becomes clear Gregory and Lawrence are better values.

 

[Nightman]

They would never sign Crawford to a contract like this unless they felt that his performance this season would uncover a closely guarded secret; Crawford is really good and the longer they wait to sign him, the more expensive he will be and the less likely they will be able to afford it.

Defensive tackles in this system aren't going to get the sexy numbers.They do the dirty work, clogging the rushing lanes so the LB's can make the tackles, collapsing the pocket so DE's can get the sacks. He may never get Pro Bowl recognition, but will make it more likely that his surrounding teammates do.

As for Murray, the Cowboys decided that DT's are more valuable than RB's. They feel they can get a productive back for less than Murray's market value which, I agree, remains to be seen......by us.

They also feel that it is far more difficult to get a DT that will have the productivity they require and that Crawford's contract is a bargain compared to a free agency alternative. Again, Crawford's productivity remains to be seen.....by us.

The League definitely noticed TCrawford. He was not going to hit FA without a big offer from the FO.

 

[theogt]

Is it 6 or 5? Fish is reporting 6

That's much more in line with what I'd expect.

 

[Nightman]

Is it 6 or 5? Fish is reporting 6

5 year extension. He was already under contract for this year.

6yrs total. 2015-20 45.6m

 

[Bungarian]

Here is the breakdown per year.

 

[Corso]

Can see why Crawford signed- if money is truly not that important he now has enough to live comfortably the rest of his life if it is handled sensibly.
Cowboys certainly are gambling but it looks like a reasonable one and you have to gamble to get anywhere in the NFL.

I breathe heavily and say this with much gravity:
I enjoy you Burma.
You don't say anything that makes people go- WHOA.
You like to play surly and grumpy at all times...

But you do always speak common sense and it makes me glad that someone keeps to their abilities and not try to go beyond it, no matter how closed off it might end up being.
Keep doing what you do, Burma.
I always, at least, know what to expect from you the second I see your name.

I'm glad you live near me and one day, one day I hope to run into you in Cruces. I actually think you and I would really get along face-to-face and enjoy our time together.
I once brought it up to Hostile about a year ago when he was coming into town and wanted to hang out.
I brought up you and how I thought it would be great if the three of us were together for a game.

Unfortunately I don't think you'd want that to happen. I hope you do. It would be quite fun for us old sauces to commingle for but one game together.

 

[Nightman]

That's much more in line with what I'd expect.

It can be reported that way, but it is still 9m a year in new money.

He was getting 675k this year either way.

The big thing it helps is pro-rating the signing bonus.

 

[theogt]

$7.6 per year is a lot easier to stomach.

 

[AsthmaField]

Defensive tackles in this system aren't going to get the sexy numbers.They do the dirty work, clogging the rushing lanes so the LB's can make the tackles, collapsing the pocket so DE's can get the sacks. He may never get Pro Bowl recognition, but will make it more likely that his surrounding teammates do.

I agree with your thoughts but defensive tackles (the 3-tech) in this system probably get the sexiest numbers of any other scheme.

The whole defense is geared towards the 3-tech having one-on-one battles and getting to the QB or the RB in the backfield. That is why we heard so much about Warren Sapp when he played for Marinelli and why Sapp disappeared when he left tampa to play for the Raiders. That 3T spot is specifically tailored to generate big numbers.

There is no defensive scheme where Crawford would be getting the numbers he can for Marinelli in Dallas.

 

[Nightman]

$7.6 per year is a lot easier to stomach.

It is, but you are just lying to yourself.

 

[theogt]

It can be reported that way, but it is still 9m a year in new money.

He was getting 675k this year either way.

The big thing it helps is pro-rating the signing bonus.

I don't really care how it's phrased. What matters is how it counts against the cap. I was thinking we were going to be paying him $45 million over the next 5 years, but we're not.

 

[stilltheguru88]

I want to see that next step from him. Haven't seen enough

 

[MWH1967]

solid parts..keep churning

 

[theogt]

It is, but you are just lying to yourself.

Whatever. His total cap hit of $45 will be absorbed over 6 years. That's all I care about. I didn't realize that before.

 

[Vintage]

Whatever. His total cap hit of $45 will be absorbed over 6 years. That's all I care about. I didn't realize that before.

45 of that over the next 5 years.

 

[Nightman]

Whatever. His total cap hit of $45 will be absorbed over 6 years. That's all I care about. I didn't realize that before.

You weren't clear about your concerns. It sounded like you wanted to sweet talked about the total value.

If it was the cap you are concerned with then it is pretty straight forward. I would expect at least one restructure and I can see him playing out the entire deal, so it may be 46m over 7-8 years.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Joke post?

Yesterday when I suggested 5 years, 50 million and 25 guaranteed, you basically laughed me off, yet now you're praising the prudent, strong decisions made by the FO.

Why the sudden change of heart?

I think 45 is expensive. 50 is more expensive. Also the guarantee for skill is only 17m.

50 > 45 and 25 >17 in case you were confused.