DMN Blog: Canty, Ware can start drooling now...*Canty signs tender*

[WoodysGirl]

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Chris Canty is a versatile defensive lineman with the ability to play inside and out, lining up as a 3-technique and a 5-technique in the Cowboys defense with the versatility to go further outside. DeMarcus Ware is one of the game's best all-around players and a nightmare to deal with in pass protection.

While Ware would get a considerable amount more on the open market than Canty would, both players have to be salivating at the salaries that defensive linemen have been getting this offseason. And another of these dominoes fell today, with the Saints re-upping Will Smith for a reported $70 million -- $26 million of it guaranteed -- over six years.

I've always thought that Justin Tuck's deal (a five-year, $30 million pact) might serve as a barometer for Canty. But going forward, and considering today's events, that might not be enough.

Meanwhile, with Ware, the pricetag isn't coming down. Dwight Freeney's contract (six years, $72 million, $30 million guaranteed) is the current standardbearer for premier edge rushers. Jared Allen got one very similiar from Minnestota. And the fact that Smith -- whom, to be clear, I do like as a player -- just moved into that salary neighborhood means that these deals are now the norm for top-shelf QB killers.

So to summarize ... Canty just got more expensive ... And Ware's now may be within his rights to ask for Caribbean islands as part of a new deal.

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[JPM]

And Ware's now may be within his rights to ask for Caribbean islands as part of a new deal.

And I'd give it to him.

 

[Duane]

Smith and Tuck are both pass rushers. I doubt Canty gets anywhere close to the deal that Smith signed.

 

[Vintage]

I hope Ware breaks the bank; 80+M/6 yrs.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Chris Canty signs tender

3:24 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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While still hoping for a long-term deal, defensive end Chris Canty signed his one-year tender offer worth $2.017 million as a restricted free agent on Wednesday.

The Cowboys would have received a second-round pick as compensation had they not chosen to match an offer made to Canty by another team during the signing period. Despite not having signed the tender, Canty has worked out with the Cowboys the entire off-season.

Canty had a career-high 3.5 sacks last year and 46 tackles, which were the most by a defensive linemen on the team, to go with five quarterback pressures and a pass deflection. He was fourth on the team with four tackles for loss.


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[Hostile]

Chris Canty signs tender

3:24 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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While still hoping for a long-term deal, defensive end Chris Canty signed his one-year tender offer worth $2.017 million as a restricted free agent on Wednesday.

The Cowboys would have received a second-round pick as compensation had they not chosen to match an offer made to Canty by another team during the signing period. Despite not having signed the tender, Canty has worked out with the Cowboys the entire off-season.

Canty had a career-high 3.5 sacks last year and 46 tackles, which were the most by a defensive linemen on the team, to go with five quarterback pressures and a pass deflection. He was fourth on the team with four tackles for loss.


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Hot damn, one to go.

 

[ajk23az]

I hope Ware breaks the bank; 80+M/6 yrs.

Me too, he more than deserves it. Has been a superb teammate on and off the field and really is a pure beast.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I have inside sources that tell me this is good news.




Ware will be the highest paid defensive player in the league, book it

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I have inside sources that tell me this is good news.




Ware will be the highest paid defensive player in the league, book it

IDK because some of these CB salaries are ridic

 

[big dog cowboy]

Great news about Canty.

Start working on a long term deal, um, tomorrow.

:jackpot:

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Ware will be our highest pd before long.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

And I'd give it to him.

I'd give him my soul to stay

 

[JPM]

I'd give him my soul to stay

That won't get him a cup of coffee

 

[montgod]

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Chris Canty is a versatile defensive lineman with the ability to play inside and out, lining up as a 3-technique and a 5-technique in the Cowboys defense with the versatility to go further outside. DeMarcus Ware is one of the game's best all-around players and a nightmare to deal with in pass protection.

While Ware would get a considerable amount more on the open market than Canty would, both players have to be salivating at the salaries that defensive linemen have been getting this offseason. And another of these dominoes fell today, with the Saints re-upping Will Smith for a reported $70 million -- $26 million of it guaranteed -- over six years.

I've always thought that Justin Tuck's deal (a five-year, $30 million pact) might serve as a barometer for Canty. But going forward, and considering today's events, that might not be enough.

Meanwhile, with Ware, the pricetag isn't coming down. Dwight Freeney's contract (six years, $72 million, $30 million guaranteed) is the current standardbearer for premier edge rushers. Jared Allen got one very similiar from Minnestota. And the fact that Smith -- whom, to be clear, I do like as a player -- just moved into that salary neighborhood means that these deals are now the norm for top-shelf QB killers.

So to summarize ... Canty just got more expensive ... And Ware's now may be within his rights to ask for Caribbean islands as part of a new deal.

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These kind of reports makes you wish that Jerry Jones would have been more proactive in signing Ware sooner rather then later.

Then again, Ware does have two years left on his current deal... so will the savings from this year equate to more savings then reupping him earlier? I doubt it... Oh well.

I just hope we can somehow keep Canty and Ware along with Hamlin but something has got to give.

I see a trade somewhere or maybe the departure of some key players next year will open up some room (i.e. Roy Williams, Kosier, Colombo, Spears, Ellis - and maybe trade Henry).