ESPN Mosley: Jones optimistic about new contract for Ware

[WoodysGirl]

June 4, 2009 5:53 PM


Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley



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CARROLLTON, Texas -- In addition to talking of his love for country western music, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed DeMarcus Ware's contract situation Thursday during an OTA session. As I've stated on this blog several times, the Cowboys don't necessarily have to get something done with Ware because of the potential of an uncapped year in 2010. But Jones said Thursday that he's not factoring that into negotiations with Ware.

"I don't think that's a factor," said Jones. "We've already made plans to get things done."

Reading between the lines, I think the Cowboys will reach an agreement with Ware on a contract extension during training camp. That is when they have finalized lucrative deals with players such as Jason Witten and former safety Roy Williams in the past.

The Cowboys allowed Tony Romo to play several games in 2007 before signing him to a lucrative extension. That was somewhat understandable since Romo had not played a full season as a starter. With Ware, you already know he's one of the most dynamic defensive players in the game.

I talked to Ware for a few moments after practice Thursday and he confirmed that the Cowboys have not tried to use the potential of an uncapped season as a bargaining chip. And he's not sweating the process, in part, because he's been very wise with his money.

"I don't let it weigh on me," he said. "I saved all the money from my first contract. I'm just playing and waiting -- and seeing what happens."

Ware then showed rare quickness as the team bus began to pull out of the lot without him. He shouted something in my direction as he hopped over Flozell Adams (no easy feat), but I didn't catch it.

 

[NeonNinja]

It will get done but sooner the better.

 

[Four]

June 4, 2009 5:53 PM



"I don't let it weigh on me," he said. "I saved all the money from my first contract. I'm just playing and waiting -- and seeing what happens."

man we hit one out of the park when we drafted this kid.

he is head, shoulder, knees, and toes, knees and toes more than I could have hoped for.

 

[burmafrd]

We knew he was a real good kid and very talented. BUT I doubt that anyone would really have thought that he would become the best OLB in football and pretty much a shoe in (staying healthy, knock on wood) for the HOF.

 

[Jon88]

man we hit one out of the park when we drafted this kid.

he is head, shoulder, knees, and toes, knees and toes more than I could have hoped for.

At first it looked like Merriman was the better choice after his monster seasons, but Ware has proven otherwise. He's not on the juice and has avoided injuries. He may go down as the best linebacker ever.

The Midget in DC has upped the ante as he always does, but we'll get it done.

 

[Bungarian]

When Parcells said he was the next LT I though he was just blowing smoke.

 

[big dog cowboy]

he is head, shoulder, knees, and toes, knees and toes more than I could have hoped for.

I see what you did there.

 

[sonnyboy]

I'm going to sound like a real homer, but here it goes.

Up until his suspension for Steroids, the debate on who was better was valid but weighted in Merriman's favor. He had the numbers and his team had a little more success.

Up to that point the comparison was always made with the majority of talking heads rating Merriman as the superior player.

What's interesting is that since it's clear that Ware is the superior player, the comparison is seldom made.

 

[JD_KaPow]

I'm going to sound like a real homer, but here it goes.

Up until his suspension for Steroids, the debate on who was better was valid but weighted in Merriman's favor. He had the numbers and his team had a little more success.

Up to that point the comparison was always made with the majority of talking heads rating Merriman as the superior player.

What's interesting is that since it's clear that Ware is the superior player, the comparison is seldom made.

Well, as you say, it's clear now that Ware is better, so there's no point in making the comparison - there's no debate to be had. Earlier, there was an interesting debate - Merriman was considered better by most, but not by much and not by all.

 

[burmafrd]

Ware has been the better overall OLB from day one. Merriman had the edge in sacks due to his juice. Its been clear since 2007 that Ware is NOW the man as regards OLB (that BS with Hairison of the steelers notwithstanding)

 

[Arch Stanton]

Why wouldn't Jerry be optimistic about a new contract for DeMarcus Ware? ???

Real news would be if he wasn't.

 

[Doomsday101]

I have yet to see Jerry not pay a top player on this team since he has owned the club. The Ware deal will get done not concerned at all about that.