CFZ Decision time is almost here-in house fa's/veteran cuts

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Kickers are a different breed than any other type of player in the NFL. That type of performance generally scars a kicker for life, hell it even carried over into the SF game. I wouldn't bet on it. Remember Mike Vanderjagt? Career leader in accuracy, had a few missed kicks and was out of the league shortly after.
disagree. Maher had similar thing happen his first stint here went 11-11 was doing well , got the yips , got cut and he goes to the Saints and kicks at 90% as temp comes here and goes 90%+ , sorry but ill stand by your HES DONE Nonsense wont hold true .. like most players around the league they will be like cats and he will get several more jobs before hes 'Done" look at how many teams were scrambling late in the year for healthy kicker let alone for starter.. hes far from Done, BOOK IT
 

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IMO the 2 big ticket musts are letting Zeke walk and restructures.

If we restructure our core vets it frees up about 50 million. Then attack holes and draft BPA.
 

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Do you think Rush gets starter offers? I wouldn’t think so.

I would also think the Cowboys will spend a few extra bucks to keep him around as a backup.
Heard Bobby Belt speculate he might get 6-7 million, if that's true, they will look for a cheaper option.
 

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CWill got 2 year $14mil and he sucked at G. I'll be pretty surprised if CMcG floor isn't in that range. Teams are struggling to field O lines. If a team that thinks they are close decides they need a G, I could see higher offers.
I agree, with so many teams needing offensive lineman, he will be attractive, especially with G/C versatility.
 

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Yea, I think they just bid Fowler adieu this offseason and give his reps to Williams. Probably will see another drafted at some point too, and UDFAs added to the mix.
I agree on McGoverns max value. 5-6mil AAV.
I'm in on McGovern, anything under 5 million, let him walk if his market exceeds that amount.
 

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Tyron Smith base salary is 13.6 million. This is unacceptable. People need to start looking beyond "cap hit". A player can have a 20 million dollar cap hit but if his base salary is only 1 million he can still be a good deal. His cap hit is high because his salary from past years was pushed forward. It is not the same as a 20 million dollar cap hit with a base salary of 19 million. That player better be amazing because he can be cut at any time. The absolute worst is a guy with a 20 million dollar cap hit who has a base salary of 20 million that is fully guaranteed. That guy is on easy street.
 

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I am not convinced Dak gets the extension. He wanted a short term deal so he could get another bite at the apple. For Dak to agree to anything you would have to guarantee more then $200 million +. He has the Cowboys by the footballs. :laugh: The Cowboys can’t even tag him again. I think you let Wilson and Shultz walk. You have their replacements you just need to put them out on the field. Tyron is so important as a swing tackle need to negotiate a pay cut for him.
 

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Heard Bobby Belt speculate he might get 6-7 million, if that's true, they will look for a cheaper option.
As a backup?

Well, he has proven he can be a very capable fill in, so maybe someone places a higher value on it than we will.

Wonder if the change on offense affects it, although Mike seems to genuinely appreciate Rush.

I’d probably go 3-5m for him. 7 is starting to push it, until the few games you need him for makes or breaks your season.

See: Weeden, Cassel, Johnson…

If it does get too expensive I have full confidence they will go with hope as the plan.
 

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As a backup?

Well, he has proven he can be a very capable fill in, so maybe someone places a higher value on it than we will.

Wonder if the change on offense affects it, although Mike seems to genuinely appreciate Rush.

I’d probably go 3-5m for him. 7 is starting to push it, until the few games you need him for makes or breaks your season.

See: Weeden, Cassel, Johnson…

If it does get too expensive I have full confidence they will go with hope as the plan.
Can't see them paying more then 3 million for their backup QB.
 

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Wilson is definitely worth doing everything possible to resign. He's a major asset on D
 

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I am not convinced Dak gets the extension. He wanted a short term deal so he could get another bite at the apple. For Dak to agree to anything you would have to guarantee more then $200 million +. He has the Cowboys by the footballs. :laugh: The Cowboys can’t even tag him again. I think you let Wilson and Shultz walk. You have their replacements you just need to put them out on the field. Tyron is so important as a swing tackle need to negotiate a pay cut for him.
Tough decisions to make across the board.
 

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The front office has a lot of difficult decisions this offseason, we also have to keep to mind, 3 big contracts are on the horizon: Diggs, Lamb, Parsons.

Dak-team needs cap space and extending his contract is the easiest way to accomplish this by spreading out his guarantees. If they believe he still is their long-term QB, no brainer, but if they have any reservations, leave the contract alone.

Tyron Smith has a over 17 million cap hit this season. For a player who plays a handful of games, not a smart decision, especially now that they have found his replacement in Tyler Smith. Could we see a similar pay cut, like we saw with DLaw? Team can save close to 10 million if he is released, even more if a June 1st cut

Zeke Elliot will either be released which saves close to 5 million, double that as a June 1st cut or accept a major pay cut, which I cannot see happening. Cannot see him accepting a 2-3 million dollar deal.

Players who probably priced themselves off the roster: Shultz, McGovern, Noah Brown, Cooper Rush.

All about the cost: Lve/Wilson. Think they want both back, but they aren't going to overpay either.

Hankins should be a priority resign and won't cost too much money. Watkins probably the same.

Let Barr walk.

Anthony Brown is a 30 year old coming off a achilles injury, time to move on.

Goodwin offers nothing outside of Special Teams, both Joseph/Wright can replace him. Same for Gifford.

Potential Defensive veteran cuts: Armstrong save 5.5 million, did nothing after they stopped all the twists/stunts. Might be him or Fowler. Gallimore is the 3rd string DT, saves 3 million. Lewis saves 5 million where Bland might be a better/cheaper option.

Maher had such a great year, until the yips in the playoffs. Think he returns, but they bring in legitimate competition.
Agreed , except for the Maher part. Time to reset there.
 

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Can't see them paying more then 3 million for their backup QB.
Right, but I’m skeptical Rush gets offered much more to back up elsewhere….or enough to pack it up and move on yet again.
 

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Dak-team needs cap space and extending his contract is the easiest way to accomplish this by spreading out his guarantees. If they believe he still is their long-term QB, no brainer, but if they have any reservations, leave the contract alone.
Just my opinion based on what I have seen Jerry Jones do with the position for 34 years: Dak Prescott would have been released or trade before Jones offered his current contract if he did not believe in him long-term.
 

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Just my opinion based on what I have seen Jerry Jones do with the position for 34 years: Dak Prescott would have been released or trade before Jones offered his current contract if he did not believe in him long-term.
I agree, they still believe in Dak.
 

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Seems to me like a lot of posters here on the forum have what I call "Jones & Son" disease. Extend this player, cut this player, let this guy go in FA to get cap money. Before anyone is let go or cut some serious thought needs to be given to their replacement and is said replacement is really an upgrade to the roster. Dallas has a pattern of drafting just enough talent to keep them on the verge of being competitive. Something around .500 many years and occasionally somewhat better if their conference/division are having down years. Sooner or later management needs to put their big boy pants on and say "this is our year." That would mean some serious trading of draft choices and signing of quality FA's in hopes of making a strong push in the playoffs. But, alas, we are the Jones Cowboys and that means we likely will make a big push.

A couple of years ago Jimmy Johnson said in an interview that Jerry Jones does not like to admit that he was wrong and made a mistake. People like that tend not to make bold moves because they fear being wrong and making mistakes. Sad because sooner or later a good NFL GM has to step up and make moves in hopes of winning something of importance.
 
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