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Posted by nickeatman at 4/23/2009 3:41 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com
As expected, wide receiver Miles Austin signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer to remain with the Cowboys for at least another season and probably longer. The Cowboys have had some very preliminary discussions with Austin’s agent about a long-term deal. But it’s safe to say Austin is a big part of the team’s long-term plans. That’s why Jerry Jones said on Thursday that he was never too worried about Austin signing with the Jets, whom he visited with two weeks ago as a restricted free agent. Had the Jets signed Austin to an offer sheet, the Cowboys would’ve had a week to match the deal. If they chose to pass, they would’ve received the Jets’ second-round pick, the 52nd overall pick, just behind the Cowboys.
The money it would take to sign Austin, who has just 18 career catches, coupled with the second-round pick, made it a difficult move for the Jets or any team to risk, according to Jones. “That really didn’t figure. That’s a pretty top consideration,” Jones said of the Jets signing Austin. “We think a lot of him too. But there is more to see there. When you really look at those kinds of numbers and that kind of draft pick, the two combined really make that a tough deal. He’s a good player, though. We think a lot of him.” Jones has also said this off-season that Austin’s potential was a big factor in the Cowboys’ decision to release Terrell Owens. Jones said the Cowboys will give the young receivers a chance to showcase their skills this year. And that not only includes Austin, but Sam Hurd and Isaiah Stanback.
The Cowboys also signed two exclusive rights free agents to one-year deals in running back Alonzo Coleman ($385,000) and tight end Rodney Hannah ($310,000).
- Nick Eatman
As expected, wide receiver Miles Austin signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer to remain with the Cowboys for at least another season and probably longer. The Cowboys have had some very preliminary discussions with Austin’s agent about a long-term deal. But it’s safe to say Austin is a big part of the team’s long-term plans. That’s why Jerry Jones said on Thursday that he was never too worried about Austin signing with the Jets, whom he visited with two weeks ago as a restricted free agent. Had the Jets signed Austin to an offer sheet, the Cowboys would’ve had a week to match the deal. If they chose to pass, they would’ve received the Jets’ second-round pick, the 52nd overall pick, just behind the Cowboys.
The money it would take to sign Austin, who has just 18 career catches, coupled with the second-round pick, made it a difficult move for the Jets or any team to risk, according to Jones. “That really didn’t figure. That’s a pretty top consideration,” Jones said of the Jets signing Austin. “We think a lot of him too. But there is more to see there. When you really look at those kinds of numbers and that kind of draft pick, the two combined really make that a tough deal. He’s a good player, though. We think a lot of him.” Jones has also said this off-season that Austin’s potential was a big factor in the Cowboys’ decision to release Terrell Owens. Jones said the Cowboys will give the young receivers a chance to showcase their skills this year. And that not only includes Austin, but Sam Hurd and Isaiah Stanback.
The Cowboys also signed two exclusive rights free agents to one-year deals in running back Alonzo Coleman ($385,000) and tight end Rodney Hannah ($310,000).
- Nick Eatman
I love Stephen Jones
