DC.COM: Mailbag: How Does Injury History Play Into Re-signing Lee?

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EARL DIGGER
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Won't Sean Lee[URL="http://www.dallascowboys.com/assets/nflimg/icon-article-link.gif"] [/URL]'s contract be up after next year? How would you re-sign him? If he stays healthy the majority of the season he is a top five linebacker in the league. But man, I would hate to give him that money when he hasn't stayed healthy.

Nick: I think you pay him for what he’s done. If he has a good year and maybe makes the Pro Bowl, you’ll have to be careful how he’s signed. Personally, I think the Cowboys have learned their lesson in paying big money to guys that only really performed at a high level for one or two years – Free and Austin. But Lee is tricky because injuries have slowed him down. Still, if they’re consistent enough to be a factor each year, then it’s something to consider. I would be cautious in how much he gets because of the injury history.

Rowan: Yes it will, and I would dole out the money for him. This team has had some problems getting stuck in long-term deals with players who aren’t worth the investment later in the contract, but we’re talking about arguably the best defensive player on the team. The injuries have to be a concern, but he would be worth the risk in my mind. That’s a player you can’t let leave.

ROBERT LUTHER
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With all the added coaches on the team, what players will benefit most from all the experience that has been brought in?

Read the answer: http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...ing-Lee-/bd230d17-a91a-4d2b-97c9-74bd9cab6974
 

jrumann59

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I would sign lee with a good overall contract with bonuses that could make it a awesome contract, basically performance and games played bonuses.
 

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I'd rather we have an above average guy playing 16 games than a good player starting 8-10 games a season.

Lee dropping that far in the draft shows a lot of teams were concerned about his injury history.

He's a great player, leader and even better person off the field - but it's like Jimmy used to say, you don't do us any good on the training table.
 

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well you will have another season to decide. it's a tough one. when healthy he is extremely good but he has had his share of injuries. the only good thing is the type of injuries are'nt really the type that repeats. i think you have to sign him to a smart deal that covers you but thats not easy to do. players want some sort of guarantee so this could be a complicated signing
 

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If he misses half of this upcoming season and someone offers him a max contract in free agency, then I say we cut our ties with Lee. If he proves to be healthy or if he's willing to come at a discount, then we definitely keep him.
 

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JoeyBoy718;5046519 said:
If he misses half of this upcoming season and someone offers him a max contract in free agency, then I say we cut our ties with Lee. If he proves to be healthy or if he's willing to come at a discount, then we definitely keep him.

Reasonable commentary - what sorcery is this???
 

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Apollo Creed;5046487 said:
I'd rather we have an above average guy playing 16 games than a good player starting 8-10 games a season.

Lee dropping that far in the draft shows a lot of teams were concerned about his injury history.

He's a great player, leader and even better person off the field - but it's like Jimmy used to say, you don't do us any good on the training table.

Basically this.
 

CyberB0b

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His injuries have to figure into his price. I wouldn't pay more than the last Ray Lewis deal. 15-20 guaranteed.
 
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