News: Elliott Signs Contract

[Teague31]

I'll bet Elliot never gets 1800+ yards rushing like Murray did.

I bet Zeke never fumbles away a playoff game

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

The CBA actually states that their salaries are NOT slotted. They only seem to be slotted because in 2011, the NFLPA accidentally sent the rookie pool allotments for every draft pick to all of the agents, so the NFL sent them to the teams. The CBA says those allotments are supposed to be kept confidential. Since then, almost all rookie contracts have been done using those allotments to determine the dollar figures, but they don't HAVE to be done that way, and some contracts aren't. Teams can still sign players for more or less than their allotment, if they want (and if the players agree to them), as long as the team has room under its total rookie pool and its total limit for rookie contract values.

IF that is the case then I imagine some guy trying to get a larger proportion would be treated like a pariah.

 

[AdamJT13]

IF that is the case then I imagine some guy trying to get a larger proportion would be treated like a pariah.

Maybe, but some guys do get a little more, and some guys get a little less.

 

[Nightman]

And they ate a ton of dead money in the process.

Money that could be used now or in the future to sign cornerstone players.

The Eagles are always under the cap. They don't sweat it.

Plus it was worst case scenario moving them after one year. But it will still be over with this season and they got two draft trade move-ups they used to get Carson Wentz.

Not anywhere near the predicted gloom and doom every time someone suggests spending some non-OL money around here.

 

[Nightman]

I bet Zeke never fumbles away a playoff game

Does he also rush for 125 yards and a TD in that same game?

We lost that game because we couldn't cover anyone in the second half and they didn't give Dez his TD.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Maybe, but some guys do get a little more, and some guys get a little less.

Sure but now the incentive is to sign early because if you are the last one then you are going to get whatever is left over acting as a de facto slot.

 

[conner01]

Agreed.

And the next "best thing" they do will be to realize that the game needs a true minor league system and finally do it right.

That's never going to happen. It cost more than it makes and it's too risky are any legitimate prospect to participate in

 

[Cowboys20]

I think it would be profitable to. People would go see the games. Open franchises in Ohio/Pa/Texas/ Florida/Cali..some state in the Midwest. Could even "test" markets by putting the teams in different mid-sized cities...I don't know, I actually think it would make money.....

no more PS stuff...

Agree. The San Antonio Gunslingers sounds like a good name for a minor league team. We already have a dome which the city plans on renovating. It would be perfect for a minor league team. If Jerry and McNair won't allow San Antonio to have a NFL franchise, I'm confident they would agree to this. Atleast us San Antonians won't have to travel 5 hours to Dallas or 3-4 hours to Houston to watch professional football.

 

[sideon]

ohh the wear and tear argument......

AP had lots of wear and tear before last year.....

Are you seriously trying to compare AP(future hof) to Murray?

 

[Jeffkills]

I am on the EE Train,,,,

But the guy hasn't played a down in the NFL yet....

Murray broke records, Like all time singlr season rushing record....in the history of the Dallas Cowboys!!!!....He was proven. But hey, that's just not going to cut it.
You see this and that, and the experts and pundits, they all say this. ummmhummm.

But hey "Well be fine at RB, its an overvalued position and with this line, Charlie chicken face could run behind it.....", "Besides, it has nothing to do with the RB position, its all about Passing Efficiency"....

If we had Murray, maybe we get Ramsey?

I don't know.,.. Expensive mistake indeed.....But at least they addressed it, And because they did address it, I am thinking playoffs...

First, Dude, Murry was an aging and injury prone RB who finally played most the games but just had 450 carries..

We knew that 2014 drove I him into the ground, and so we moved on.

Second, Zeke is nearly infinity time better than Murray in terms of current and future potential. Zeke is special; Murray is slow, runs to darkness, and leaves meat on the bone - we all know it's true..

Lastly, while Murray was busing losing the GB game with that fumble,which should have been a TD, Zeke plays like a superhuman freak in the most critical games...

Murray was good, and 1800 yards was cool, but Zeke is dynamic and would have gained WAY more yardage had he received Murray's carries in 2014.. Probably don't lose that game in GB either...

 

[Jeffkills]

No kidding!

This Cowboys rushing attack had better take the league by storm and be the next big thing to justify the investments made in it.

I'm hoping that we're starting a new league trend rather than trying to imitate what someone else is doing.

Teams are trying to imitate us...

Football is still football and the 90's SB is all the proof RE what a great line along with a great RB is capable of...

Remember this: EVERYONE belied the D would be total garbage in 2014, but they actually played well.. So' which defense would you prefer - the 2014 or the 2016, thus far?

I'll take this years D, and our O will be better than 2014 for obvious reasons..

Beeeeelieeeeeve..

 

[Beast_from_East]

Get help on Defense that needs a lot of help...or sign a RB when we'd be able to run the ball regardless and rushing efficiency very marginally increases your likelihood of winning.

This isn't a trick question. One answer is superior to the other.

In Peter King's article he said Garret spent 7 hours the day before the draft and watched every snap of both Ramsey and Zeke. He liked Ramsey but LOVED Zeke and what he brings to the team.

Garrett would tell you to shut the hell up with this "Zeke only marginally increases the team's chances to win"

Of course Garrett could just be an idiot head coach that has no clue what he is doing......always a possibility

 

[Toruk_Makto]

In Peter King's article he said Garret spent 7 hours the day before the draft and watched every snap of both Ramsey and Zeke. He liked Ramsey but LOVED Zeke and what he brings to the team.

Garrett would tell you to shut the hell up with this "Zeke only marginally increases the team's chances to win"

Of course Garrett could just be an idiot head coach that has no clue what he is doing......always a possibility

An offensive head coach loved an offensive playmaker more than a defensive player.

No way!

 

[Fletch]

I will say for all the whining about signing bad contracts Philly got out of two them very easily this year and even moved up in the draft twice....it was part of how they were able to go get up and get Wentz....almost all contracts are 2-3 years deals anymore, unless the player performs....the last 2 years of Dez' deal are only for 25m.....

And Philthy mortgaged their future too. Glad we're not Philthy.

 

[bayeslife]

An offensive head coach loved an offensive playmaker more than a defensive player.

No way!

Then explain why Marinelli preferred Zeke over Ramsey.

 

[zrinkill]

I'll bet Elliot never gets 1800+ yards rushing like Murray did.

So Murray was better than Emmitt Smith also?

 

[JoeBoBBY]

Teams are trying to imitate us...

Football is still football and the 90's SB is all the proof RE what a great line along with a great RB is capable of...

Remember this: EVERYONE belied the D would be total garbage in 2014, but they actually played well.. So' which defense would you prefer - the 2014 or the 2016, thus far?

I'll take this years D, and our O will be better than 2014 for obvious reasons..

Beeeeelieeeeeve..

Duuuuuuuuude;


"Teams are trying to imitate us" You actually typed that and hit the post button?? now, why would they do that?


And I understand the other side of the DM argument. I think we all do.....

I just don't see how you make that call. We finally put a "team" together, and then let it go......after two decades of nothingness....

Were breaking records here man, were winning playoff games......


But I will say , DM didn't look so hot in Philly....Maybe you guys are right? I don't think so, but maybe it was "just" a contract year. But all the words from coaches, Romo, Witten, teammates. indicate DM was a stand up guy, with a strong work ethic and desire to win ......The guys on the field, loved him. And now, the FO is spending a heck of a lot of resources at the position.................

Now, if we had signed him, we would have him , DMC and maybe Morris, and we could've addressed other needs in the draft.....

But, again, maybe you guys are right. Maybe it wasn't the screwed up chippy offense and scheme in Philly. Maybe DM is done. It will be interesting to see what he does in Tennessee this year........................

 

[Sydla]

First, Dude, Murry was an aging and injury prone RB who finally played most the games but just had 450 carries..

We knew that 2014 drove I him into the ground, and so we moved on.

Second, Zeke is nearly infinity time better than Murray in terms of current and future potential. Zeke is special; Murray is slow, runs to darkness, and leaves meat on the bone - we all know it's true..

Lastly, while Murray was busing losing the GB game with that fumble,which should have been a TD, Zeke plays like a superhuman freak in the most critical games...

Murray was good, and 1800 yards was cool, but Zeke is dynamic and would have gained WAY more yardage had he received Murray's carries in 2014.. Probably don't lose that game in GB either...

Elliott has never played a NFL game.

For anyone to suggest that Elliott would have dwarfed what Murray did in 2014 is just pretty absurd at this point. We have no idea what kind of NFL TB Elliott will be.

People don't want to hear it but guys like Cedric Benson came into the league with similar fanfare as Elliott and busted. So let's wait before we start penciling Elliott into being apparently one of the greatest TBs to ever wear a NFL uniform.

 

[Sydla]

And Philthy mortgaged their future too. Glad we're not Philthy.

If Wentz is a stud and Romo only has a couple of years left, we are going to wish we "mortgaged" the future for Wentz.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

Are you seriously trying to compare AP(future hof) to Murray?

no, I apologize if you read it that way. Now, who would claim Murray is a better RB than AP? I mean really......................

Simply stating..... I don't like the wear and tear argument....That's all.... People were saying the same thing about AP, when there were rumors about him coming to Dallas....... That he was too old and had too much "wear and tear" on him....

Didn't he lead the league in rushing last year?