DMN Blog: Don't expect DeMarcus Ware's deal to be done before season

[WoodysGirl]

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The Cowboys made it clear that signing DeMarcus Ware to a long-term extension was their top off-season priority.

There is no indication that Ware's deal will get done before the season opener.

"We're in the process, but we don't have those kinds of deadlines as far as time," said Jerry Jones, who declined to discuss specifics of the negotiations with agent Pat Dye Jr. "Never do, never put that on, but we're working as we should be with his agent to move it forward."

Ware will eventually get a deal in the neighborhood of Commanders DT Albert Haynesworth's record-setting deal for a defensive player. Ware, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, would be a restricted free agent the next two years if the collective bargaining agreement is not extended.

It certainly isn't a bitter contract stand-off, though. Ware has never threatened to hold out and participated in the Cowboys' voluntary off-season conditioning program and workouts. He's focused on football now and isn't discussing his contract negotiations with the media, but he compared himself to a Ferrari at one point this off-season, saying that his value would only appreciate.



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[gbrittain]

I have zero doubt in my mind that D-Ware will be signed by the Cowboys, but can you imagine the feeding frenzy for him if he were to hit Free Agency?

 

[Nav22]

New rule: the terms "DeMarcus Ware", "done", and "season" can NEVER be used in the same thread title again.

The first 0.03 seconds of my first glance were terrifying.

 

[gbrittain]

New rule: the terms "DeMarcus Ware", "done", and "season" can NEVER be used in the same thread title again.

The first 0.03 seconds of my first glance were terrifying.

:laugh2:

 

[SLATEmosphere]

If Ware even SNIFFS FA I will buy a airplane ticket to Valley Ranch and burn the whole place down.

This is just unacceptable and mind boggling. Get the man his money!!! Give him 4 yr/60 mil with 40 guarenteed so he can hit FA when he's 30/31 and get another max deal.

 

[gbrittain]

If Ware even SNIFFS FA I will buy a airplane ticket to Valley Ranch and burn the whole place down.

This is just unacceptable and mind boggling. Get the man his money!!! Give him 4 yr/60 mil with 40 guarenteed so he can hit FA when he's 30/31 and get another max deal.

He will not see FA. Jerry would be lucky to have 10K fans at Jerry world the following season.

 

[Aven8]

I have zero doubt in my mind that D-Ware will be signed by the Cowboys, but can you imagine the feeding frenzy for him if he were to hit Free Agency?

If he were to hit FA....were talking about ARod money!!!!! lol

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Ware will get his money... I'm thinking around $45 million in guaranteed money.

 

[Apollo Creed]

If Ware even SNIFFS FA I will buy a airplane ticket to Valley Ranch and burn the whole place down.

This is just unacceptable and mind boggling. Get the man his money!!! Give him 4 yr/60 mil with 40 guarenteed so he can hit FA when he's 30/31 and get another max deal.

Barring a string of major injuries Ware will retire a Cowboy, the only other home he'll have is Canton.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I still don't see what the big deal is.

On the other hand, I'll bet Jerry could finish Ware's deal in about 20 minutes on the phone.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I still don't see what the big deal is.

On the other hand, I'll bet Jerry could finish Ware's deal in about 20 minutes on the phone.

Money isn't the issue. It's the length of the contract.

I imagine Ware wants a 4-5 year contract to where he could get another big payday whereas cowboys probably want 6-7 years.