Fisher saying Cowboys have pick 50 earmarked for Earl Thomas

[Real1st]

Lol at some of you. He would make our secondary so much better. It’s like having another Sean lee on the field. He’s a damn general

Also with a young secondary with potential hes the guy that can help take it to the next level. Dont care what silly fans around hete say. Its about damn time. This defense needs elite talent.

 

[Ebnorice]

Fwiw

If true, seems an extention is the last roadblock. Not trading for him without an extension

I doubt they can come to a contract agreement. He wants to get paid big money and the FO hasn’t shelled big money in a long time. Especially for a29 year old that isn’t originally theirs.

 

[DHCBF66]

NFL.com is reporting that it is a "long shot" that we trade for Thomas.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...uzz-will-seattle-trade-earl-thomas-to-cowboys

 

[atlantacowboy]

He's arguably the best FS in the game. has been either 1st team or 2nd team all pro every yr of his career except 2015 which he broke his leg.

He hasn't been all-pro since 2014. Your talking about the pro bowl.

 

[visionary]

Give it to him. You have to pay for big time players. Why do you people want to play Jerrys accountant and worry about his money and salary cap?

Because Seattle has no play
They're not going to pay him
They have no other buyers
Why do we have to overpay in terms of draft picks?

 

[crashintonickdm]

So money is the issue? Shocker

 

[MarkP88]

No doubt Thomas is better than anyone we have back there now.

But football, more than any other sport, is one in which a player's individual success is dependent on his surroundings - scheme, coaches, teammates. We'd be investing draft capital and salary cap space to aquire him. How likely is it that he'd be worth that investment?

We all picture his play in Seattle when we think of Thomas...and yeah, his former position coach is here, and our scheme isn't dissimilar to Seattle's. But here, he won't be playing alongside Chancellor and Sherman, with Seattle's strong and fast front seven in front of him. He's also almost 30, has had some injuries, and the whole reason he might be available is because he's explicitly looking for a big payday.

My guess is that he'd be good. But not all-world, not enough to justify investing a high pick and lots of salary cap space to him. I want to pay Martin, and if Lawrence has another big year, I'd value a proven pass rusher over an aging safety.

Just my two cents...

 

[LatinMind]

He hasn't been all-pro since 2014. Your talking about the pro bowl.

nope i mean all pro.

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[TheMarathonContinues]

You know....the more I think about this....the more I'm leaning towards just letting him stay in Seattle. If they don't want a 3rd or a 4th for him...then I'd call their bluff and let them keep him or ship him out to someone else.

 

[sideon]

If Kris really wants him, well, I can live with it. Still think we can hardball them for a later pick.

When has the current regime ever hardballed any team?

 

[seamus18]

I think people complaining about his age should go back and look at the stats of Ronnie Lott, Ed Reed and Charles Woodson after age 29 and tell me that Earl is close to being finished. Tell me you wouldn't take any of the from 29-34. If you say no, you are kidding yourself. Earl still has a lot left and would immediately help this team.

 

[Avery]

Mike Fisher is one of the worst sports authorities anywhere. The guy flip-flops daily to attract views. A pile of bricks could win an argument against him because they won't say anything stupid.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I think people complaining about his age should go back and look at the stats of Ronnie Lott, Ed Reed and Charles Woodson after age 29 and tell me that Earl is close to being finished. Tell me you wouldn't take any of the from 29-34. If you say no, you are kidding yourself. Earl still has a lot left and would immediately help this team.

Well if our d can be somewhat near what some of those other teams d were around their fs.

 

[NeonNinja]

Love to get ET but would absolutely prefer to use a third rounder if possible. Hold strong on our second.

 

[Mobinvans]

You guys that dont want Earl Thomas are funny..

Yea who wants the best FS in the game?...shoot, we could use that pick on a injured linebacker or tighend!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

When has the current regime ever hardballed any team?

This team doesn't trade enough for us to know how they handle trades.

I think people complaining about his age should go back and look at the stats of Ronnie Lott, Ed Reed and Charles Woodson after age 29 and tell me that Earl is close to being finished. Tell me you wouldn't take any of the from 29-34. If you say no, you are kidding yourself. Earl still has a lot left and would immediately help this team.

For me......I'm not concerned with age. He may suck next season......but at free safety.....it would not shock me if he had 3 good years left. My concern here is value. Seattle seems to be happy about a 2nd rounder......I don't want to make them happy. I want them to take what I give them and IMO, a 3rd rounder Is solid value for them. They are ready to move on from ET, he needs a new contract, he's 29......to get a 3rd rounder for that seems to be solid value to me. A 2nd rounder for a talent like him is still a steal.......but I feel like you can get him for less than that and if not? Wait until he's a free agent. Actually I Think I prefer that at this point. I'd rather wait for him to become a free agent than trade a 2nd for him.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

You guys that dont want Earl Thomas are funny..

Yea who wants the best FS in the game?...shoot, we could use that pick on a injured linebacker or tighend!

Rather have a wr in the 2nd that has speed and can get separation.

 

[bsbellomy]

agree terrible move for a declining player who isn't a difference maker

That's literally the first time I've ever heard someone say ET isn't a difference maker.

 

[TexasHillbilly]

I guess you’d rather we waste it on a mediocre player like usual.

I am not saying that Thomas would be a waste, I am saying that it always seems to be the 2nd pick that they take a chance on.

Also, Thomas is really good but is he worth the money/cap hit? I guess I would rather you not waste your mediocre statement on me. Save it for someone who deserves it, Jack!

 

[BigD_95]

I am usually not on board for trading for players, especially when they are getting close to 30 and will demand a big contract. I like the young guys and the energy they bring. However, I do think that bringing a player like ET could get the D over the hump and make them a true force. We have a pretty good rotation of DL, We just picked our starting MLB, to pair with one of the greats in Lee and what I think will be a great LB in Smith. We drafted our secondary last year and the year before. Having someone like ET would make us a top 10 D for sure with the other parts we already have. So while 50 is a steep price it may just be worth it in this circumstance.

Maybe we can trade 50, get ET, use one of our 4ths and beasly to move back into the 2nd or early 3rd to get the WR we want

Stop trying to trade Beasley! With Dez going he is our best WR on the team. Geez