Day of the Tag, what will we do?

[Hawkeye0202]

Actually, having now read the parameters of the “transition” tag, it may be strategic to use that tag on Pollard given the fact he’s coming off an injury.

For some odd reason, it's tool teams never use.

 

[jazzcat22]

Not any player on this roster worth tagging at those numbers.

If they tag Pollard, then yes, basically Zeke is gone. He won't take that big of a cut and it will be too much $$$ at the RB position if both are here.
Zeke has slowed down and the other guy has a broken leg. They have no idea what he will be, come TC time.

It will be very stupid and a mistake to tag Pollard.

So all of those that call Jerry stupid all this time, but are Zeke haters and Pollard slobberers, will Jerry be a genius now if he tag Pollard?
Will he be a genius if he cuts Zeke? Then what if a drafted RB is a bust?

But they do need to do something about Zeke's contract, just way to much, just as it is with Dak. But we know Dak will not be cut.

 

[Coogiguy03]

To tag a player twice you'll have to pay them either the new tag price or 20% more, whichever is greater....I'm about 80% sure that's the rule.

Don't do it lol

 

[thunderpimp91]

For some odd reason, it's tool teams never use.

Because there really isn't much of a benefit to it. All teams get is the opportunity to match another teams offer sheet, but the problem is you have to either accept or decline the entire offer, not just the years and salary. You're basically letting a player negotiate the structure of a long term deal with another club. So now that other club gets to decide if the money and cap hits are front/back loaded, what terms cause bonus money to kick in, etc.

It's a shame the NFL/NFLPA hasn't been able to come up with a better version of the transition tag. It's a really good concept that got exploited and never fixed.

 

[quickccc]

Today starts the window where we can tag a player. Who will it be, will we even use it?? Players such as Pollard, Wilson are my big names to end up with it. On the other hand, I think we shouldn't use it, and let these guys see their worth on the open market! Please give your thoughts

I strongly assume we will Franchise tag Pollard - I have no qualms about that at all,
I think we've discovered a back with rare play burst and instant homerun ability, and his potential hasn't even come close to being tapped
. thanks to Kellen Moore (sigh)

- Doubt they are gonna " Transition " tag Wilson.
That would means it could be a it's a match or not deal, for perhaps a 2nd rd compensatory if I'm not mistaken. And that would also mean we'd have to fork up
a lucrative deal to keep Wilson. Per Stephen Moneyball, I don't think that's happening.

- Expect some NFL team to throw the FA money bucket at Donovan as they'll see him as a star in the making.

- i think Kearse is seen as not only leader of the secondary, but leader of the defense,.. and the Cowboys may envision 2nd year Markus Bell
as a Donovan clone to pair with Kearse as the nickel safety package.

- I expect the team to let Schultz depart in FA, Stephen may low ball him to a bargain cheap, and the Dalton camp will respond as " Bye, Felicia "
Prepare the ' 23 season with Ferguson and Hendershot, and would not rule out an added developing TE in mid rounds.
Note how we added Schultz and now Ferguson in mid rounds of the draft in what's said to be a deep draft for TEs.
Doubt we'll see early Gavon Escobar type high TE pick.

 

[Rockport]

They will use it on Pollard because if they don't and Pollard signs elsewhere Dallas is left with Zeke....let that sink in.

You haven’t heard of the draft?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Because there really isn't much of a benefit to it. All teams get is the opportunity to match another teams offer sheet, but the problem is you have to either accept or decline the entire offer, not just the years and salary. You're basically letting a player negotiate the structure of a long term deal with another club. So now that other club gets to decide if the money and cap hits are front/back loaded, what terms cause bonus money to kick in, etc.

It's a shame the NFL/NFLPA hasn't been able to come up with a better version of the transition tag. It's a really good concept that got exploited and never fixed.

Good post...thanks

 

[thunderpimp91]

You haven’t heard of the draft?

I agree they need to draft someone, but this whole thought process that you can just plug and play any draft pick from any round is getting out of hand. 23 RBs were drafted last year, and some of them were really good, but most were backups, special teams guys, or cut / on practice squads.

I would love to pick up a Rhamondre Stevenson clone in rounds 3 or 4, but even he struggled to get regular snaps as a rookie. Many of these guys can run, but struggle to adapt to the pass game in the NFL. Even drafting someone I think you need to either hang onto a guy like Pollard or look for a dependable veteran RB in free agency.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Today starts the window where we can tag a player. Who will it be, will we even use it?? Players such as Pollard, Wilson are my big names to end up with it. On the other hand, I think we shouldn't use it, and let these guys see their worth on the open market! Please give your thoughts

let Schultz walk. Tag Pollard, if there is a way to untag later and let him walk if the contract demands are too much. if push comes to shove, I rather not Tag. he got injured, severly in playoffs. I doubt if he will really be ready by begining of season, have his speed, agility and power. so if he is a one year rental on the Tag, then its probably for half a season and get ready for playoffs. we saw how Gallup struggled after his injury. I know not the same, but still severe injuries.

 

[thunderpimp91]

let Schultz walk. Tag Pollard, if there is a way to untag later and let him walk if the contract demands are too much. if push comes to shove, I rather not Tag. he got injured, severly in playoffs. I doubt if he will really be ready by begining of season, have his speed, agility and power. so if he is a one year rental on the Tag, then its probably for half a season and get ready for playoffs. we saw how Gallup struggled after his injury. I know not the same, but still severe injuries.

Where are these thoughts coming from? I'm seeing it from multiple posters so maybe I'm legitimately missing something, but everything I've read seems to be 90ish day type of recovery. Is there something new I've not seen or are we just that scarred as Cowboy fans?

 

[jazzcat22]

No team is signing Pollard to a big contract with a broken leg.
So It will be stupid to tag him.

Zeke is what made the offense go, as you seen how they game plan for him and not for Pollard. ....yeah, bring on the meltdown posts... ... read on though before you start blasting away...

When Pollard started he did not fair all that great. So when they had to game plan for him, he did no better than Zeke. Except a few long plays on busted type plays.

And NO, I am not saying Zeke still has it or is better or anything like that. I am saying there are other circumstances to consider.
I rather see 2 drafted RB's on rookie deals, or a drafted RB and a FA RB.

Or, Keep Pollard but not at $10 million. Zeke is cut, save cap space, draft a RB. As Zeke will not take that big of a cut.

 

[fivetwos]

No team is signing Pollard to a big contract with a broken leg.
So It will be stupid to tag him.

Zeke is what made the offense go, as you seen how they game plan for him and not for Pollard. ....yeah, bring on the meltdown posts... ... read on though before you start blasting away...

When Pollard started he did not fair all that great. So when they had to game plan for him, he did no better than Zeke. Except a few long plays on busted type plays.

And NO, I am not saying Zeke still has it or is better or anything like that. I am saying there are other circumstances to consider.
I rather see 2 drafted RB's on rookie deals, or a drafted RB and a FA RB.

Or, Keep Pollard but not at $10 million. Zeke is cut, save cap space, draft a RB. As Zeke will not take that big of a cut.

But if you don’t tag Pollard and he gets a multi year offer, you’ve either gotta match it or he is gone.

What’s plan B in that case? Ezekiel Elliott? All rookies?

I’m good with two rookies and Davis, along with one other, preferably Pollard.

Tagging him will cost more for one season than he should get, but it has its benefits….like being in control of whether you can reasonably keep him or not.

All I know is if they end up losing Pollard but keeping Elliott I’m gonna need to break out the spackle again.

 

[Rockport]

I agree they need to draft someone, but this whole thought process that you can just plug and play any draft pick from any round is getting out of hand. 23 RBs were drafted last year, and some of them were really good, but most were backups, special teams guys, or cut / on practice squads.

I would love to pick up a Rhamondre Stevenson clone in rounds 3 or 4, but even he struggled to get regular snaps as a rookie. Many of these guys can run, but struggle to adapt to the pass game in the NFL. Even drafting someone I think you need to either hang onto a guy like Pollard or look for a dependable veteran RB in free agency.

RB is the easiest position for a player to hit the ground running (no pun intended) in the NFL.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Where are these thoughts coming from? I'm seeing it from multiple posters so maybe I'm legitimately missing something, but everything I've read seems to be 90ish day type of recovery. Is there something new I've not seen or are we just that scarred as Cowboy fans?

No, cowboys players injuries tend to last all season long for some reason, they never heal and we find out how serious it was after the season

 

[Coogiguy03]

RB is the easiest position for a player to hit the ground running (no pun intended) in the NFL.

Well let's be cheap and go go that way

 

[Coogiguy03]

But if you don’t tag Pollard and he gets a multi year offer, you’ve either gotta match it or he is gone.

What’s plan B in that case? Ezekiel Elliott? All rookies?

I’m good with two rookies and Davis, along with one other, preferably Pollard.

Tagging him will cost more for one season than he should get, but it has its benefits….like being in control of whether you can reasonably keep him or not.

All I know is if they end up losing Pollard but keeping Elliott I’m gonna need to break out the spackle again.

Agree

 

[fivetwos]

RB is the easiest position for a player to hit the ground running (no pun intended) in the NFL.

Absolutely, and the short shelf life makes top talent fall into the middle rounds of any draft.

How’s it going in HI sir?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Where are these thoughts coming from? I'm seeing it from multiple posters so maybe I'm legitimately missing something, but everything I've read seems to be 90ish day type of recovery. Is there something new I've not seen or are we just that scarred as Cowboy fans?

once beaten twice shy. gallup, et al.

not sure what the level of confidence is in the recovery timeline. perhaps some assumptions on some posters

 

[jazzcat22]

But if you don’t tag Pollard and he gets a multi year offer, you’ve either gotta match it or he is gone.

What’s plan B in that case? Ezekiel Elliott? All rookies?

I’m good with two rookies and Davis, along with one other, preferably Pollard.

Tagging him will cost more for one season than he should get, but it has its benefits….like being in control of whether you can reasonably keep him or not.

All I know is if they end up losing Pollard but keeping Elliott I’m gonna need to break out the spackle again.

I guess I may need to invest in spackle then, if that happens.

 

[doomsday9084]

Let's just be honest: While RB might be an easy position to find in the draft, its still an important position. Having a crap running back would really hurt the team. Dallas is in a bad position here. They don't have a ton of picks available. They have one RB who is clearly washed and another one who is an injured free agent.

Probably the best scenario would be to re-sign Pollard on a reasonable deal and draft a guy while doing a post June 1 cut on Zeke.

Worst scenario: Keep Zeke, let Pollard go.