DMN Blog: A different look at Glenn situation

[Hostile]

which is why Dallas wants Glenn to sign that insurance, he's one play away from getting messed up again

So is every other player on the field.

 

[Stash]

Essentially, he's looking at making $500,000 minimum if his knee doesn't hold up, or taking his chances on the open market right?

 

[TNCowboy]

So is every other player on the field.

Most of those other players haven't been perpetually injured throughout their careers, and aren't in their 30s either.

 

[big dog cowboy]

After banking $5.8 last year Terry should sign the deal and move on.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

How much is he due June 1st?

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I believe our team has been more then fair to Glenn EVEN if he never plays another NFL down.

He should sign the agreement and give something back to us......if he is healthy, then we all win!

 

[Eskimo]

I suspect the team is floating this idea as a compromise prior to cutting ties with Glenn. I really think it is best we just go on ahead without him because I doubt he makes it through the season. Glenn should just retire and do whatever he needs to do to get himself healthy for the rest of his life.

 

[Longboysfan]

After banking $5.8 last year Terry should sign the deal and move on.

Yes. %.8 for a lot of rehab and watching is a lot to pay.

Terry owes it to the Cowboys.

 

[InmanRoshi]

I'm not sure what Glenn theoretically "owes" Jerry for last year, anymore than I'm not sure what Jerry theoretically "owes" Glenn for the production he provided on a dirt cheap contract his first few years in Dallas. Glenn has every reason to call his bluff. The bottomline is that Jerry knew he was signing an older vet who's body could go at any time when he gave him the extension, and now he has a decision to make ... is it worth giving up the potential Glenn gives the offense for 1.2 million in a Superbowl or bust year? What else are you going to invest that 1.2 million in this year that could possibly make the same impact Glenn could? Jerry said the reason he didn't draft a WR was because he didn't see any in the draft that are more likely of making an impact next than Glenn could. Then you got Romo hyping up Glenn. Seems kind of a strange message to send to your fans that the risk/reward isn't worth 1.2 just a few weeks later. Jerry has paid 1.2 million for longsnappers.

 

[Hostile]

Most of those other players haven't been perpetually injured throughout their careers, and aren't in their 30s either.

What does that have to do with the price of toilet paper in Florida?

 

[bbgun]

After banking $5.8 last year Terry should sign the deal and move on.

Once again, Seinfeld has all the answers.

(Scene: At Play Now – in the boss's office)

Thomassoulo: You win George. We’ve had it. If you leave right now, Play Now will give you six months pay. That’s half of your entire contract. Please…just go.

George: You see, if I stay the whole year, I get it all.

Thomassoulo: Want to play hard ball, huh? Fine. (calls on intercom) Attention, Play Now employees. George Costanza’s handicapped bathroom is now open on the sixteenth floor to all employees and their families.

George: Well played.

Thomassoulo: I’ll see you in hell Costanza.

 

[sago1]

Last year we found out that Ellis was unwilling to play because he carried an insurance policy which paid him money if he unable to return to play at his old form. Ellis was concerned if he attempted to play & couldn't that his insurance policy wouldn't be valid once he returned to the field. Jerry finally stepped in and guaranteed the insurance policy. Ellis returned to the field and had his best season ever and for the first time in his career he went to the pro bowl.

So here's my suggestion: Cowboys suggest to Glenn that he get a medical insurance policy which would cover him to the tune of maybe $2M (slightly more then his base salary) if he gets injuried and unable to play. In return Glenn accepts the $500,000 injury settlement fee from the Cowboys BUT we also pay the full insurance premium for him--probably around $100,000. Glenn gets his money if his season/career ends (but the money comes from the insurance company and not us) but our cap hit would be only the $600,000 (our proposal of $500,000 plus the $100,000 for the insurance premium) which is considerably less then the $1.7M+ he projected to cost us if he can't play.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

This is priceless. The thing I still can't get over is the fact that many believed that Glenn was going to be back and we didn't need to worry about the position.

I hope he stays on the field but I suspect he's gone.

 

[Chief]

This is priceless. The thing I still can't get over is the fact that many believed that Glenn was going to be back and we didn't need to worry about the position.

Sometimes it doesn't pay to listen to Jerry.

 

[slick325]

It would set a horrible example for any player fighting to return from an injury on both sides. You simply don't see players going for deals like this from what I have seen. I can understand why the team wants a favor returned but still.

I don't think it is necessarily right for Dallas to ask, nor should Glenn be obligated. Ultimately it will come down to how serious the team is about this. It bears watching. I have a suspicion that he will end up being released and this holding him out of contact is a prelude to that.

Very good post Alexander. Based on this information I can see him being released as well.

 

[dcfanatic]

That knee is not going to make it through the season.

No more waiting around for him while he's earning money and taking up a roster spot that can be used for someone else. We could have kept Matt Moore if we let him go last summer knowing he needed microfracture surgery.

Cut him and move on.

 

[Stash]

Make the deal for Matt Jones!!!!

Plenty of bandwagon seats still available!

 

[BrassCowboy]

It would set a horrible example for any player fighting to return from an injury on both sides. You simply don't see players going for deals like this from what I have seen. I can understand why the team wants a favor returned but still.

I don't think it is necessarily right for Dallas to ask, nor should Glenn be obligated. Ultimately it will come down to how serious the team is about this. It bears watching. I have a suspicion that he will end up being released and this holding him out of contact is a prelude to that.

I don't see an argument here. To me it seems plain and simple. If Glenn wants to play this year, then he needs to allow the Cowboys some protection considering the nature of his injury and the reality of the game.

If my boss considered me a liability, then he would either fire me or make me sign a waiver, what makes it so different with Glenn?

Reality is that Glenn made millions last year for nothing when Dallas could of cut him last year early as well. How long do you expect Dallas to pay a high price for a high risk?

Asking him to accept $500,000 only in the case of injured reserve rather than just cutting him now (which I personally thought they should of done by now, and still do) is not much to ask, and considering all the money he got already, I think Glenn should accept it or he can just walk away. No big deal here.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Let me just say The Cowboys should cut Glenn, he is no good to us with that bad knee.

He should of went with the microfracture surgery.....

but now, no need to cry over spilled milk so lets get out the mop, clean it up, and move on....