DeMarcus Lawrence, "It's a contract year, so what."

[visionary]

Yeah, well...no matter what he does this year I'd be very leery to sign him long term.

Tag or tender for a year
Long term deal would be a mistake

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I'm not paying more than 5-7 million a year. Sorry it's too risky For more than that with his injury history. If someone wants to overpay him I'm fine with the 4th round comp pick.

I think 4 years 20-25 million is reasonable.

 

[Ranching]

Yeah, well...no matter what he does this year I'd be very leery to sign him long term.

Now I want him even more!!

 

[Ranching]

I'm not paying more than 5-7 million a year. Sorry it's too risky For more than that with his injury history. If someone wants to overpay him I'm fine with the 4th round comp pick.

I think 4 years 20-25 million is reasonable.

Wow, you're rich,

 

[haleyrules]

Agree but

Knowing the Joneses, he'll get a big contract by the end of the year and get 'hurt' in the off season

Normal in Dallas. The Cowboys need to follow the practices of New England.

 

[haleyrules]

Now I want him even more!!

 

[AbeBeta]

He can BS all he wants, he's suddenly healthy as ever and playing well because it's a contract year.

He's suddenly healthy as ever.

Are you suggesting he had multiple surgeries so he could loaf in non contract years?

 

[AbeBeta]

If he gets double digit sacks, franchise him. Make him do it again.

Otherwise he walks.

No long term deal for one year of production

I expect this is the plan. Just like we did Spencer. although Spencer was certainly more accomplished

 

[Verdict]

His logic is bad. The criticism is that he'll only give max effort when his payday is at stake. Wanting to be in Dallas forever isn't necessarily equivalent to being prepared to continue going all out once you've been paid.

Saying that, I think the criticism is misplaced. I've seen nothing in D-Law to suggest he loafs in non-contract years. His issue has been injuries.

Yes. That and a 4 game suspension.

 

[Verdict]

He can BS all he wants, he's suddenly healthy as ever and playing well because it's a contract year.

I don't think he's suddenly healthy because it is a contract year. He is probably healthy because, well, he's actually healthy.

Those who don't think he is giving extra effort because it is a contract year are probably fooling themselves. He is also playing better because he is in his physical and mental prime as a player.

Having said that he got suspended for four games and hasn't always set the world on fire. You have to stir the negatives into his contract value when deciding how much to offer him.

We could get ac3rd for him as a compensatory pick if he walks after this year. You have to consider that as well.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I think it's a dumb concept.

He's in his 4th year. And that's generally when a player will start to play his best. I wouldn't expect him to play his best during his rookie year. I think it's optimistic to think he would have his best year during his second year. Especially at the DE position. He couldn't force the Cowboys to signing him to a 6 year contract.

So he was likely start getting better by this point of his career anyway. I'm just glad he is playing well. It sure beats the alternative.




YR

 

[Stash]

Pay as you go big man! No big guarantees!

 

[Alexander]

In today's news, a smart man says a smart thing. More at 11.

He has seen what Jones has done before.

You are right, he is pretty smart.

 

[tyke1doe]

So let me get this straight: if Dmac gets 16 sacks, it's because he's playing for a contract and if he gets that contract he's not going to want to perform up to that standard again?

 

[Stash]

He has seen what Jones has done before.

You are right, he is pretty smart.

Speaking of that, did Crawford play on Sunday night?

 

[Alexander]

Speaking of that, did Crawford play on Sunday night?

Stand down.

Tyrone is a hell of a guy.

He is a team ambassador. Thus, earns check.

 

[Stash]

Stand down.

Tyrone is a hell of a guy.

He is a team ambassador. Thus, earns check.

My bad...

 

[conner01]

His logic is bad. The criticism is that he'll only give max effort when his payday is at stake. Wanting to be in Dallas forever isn't necessarily equivalent to being prepared to continue going all out once you've been paid.

Saying that, I think the criticism is misplaced. I've seen nothing in D-Law to suggest he loafs in non-contract years. His issue has been injuries.

All about being healthy
Can't wait to see him and irving lined up together

 

[DCreppinBoysfan]

Ellis Hatcher and Spencer all had breakout contract years. I can't say I'm not surprised, sadly.

 

[conner01]

I'm not paying more than 5-7 million a year. Sorry it's too risky For more than that with his injury history. If someone wants to overpay him I'm fine with the 4th round comp pick.

I think 4 years 20-25 million is reasonable.

Not a chance of signing a double digit sack guy for 5 mil
Let him walk so we can complain about no pass rush