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[Nightman]

Totally agree. If you have Melton at the 3 with Bass backing him up, then another FA or high draft pick at the 1 with Hayden backing them up you have fixed the biggest problem. I do think Ware restructures and Spencer takes a one year incentive based deal, with Crawford and Selvie backing them up.

I like everything but the Spencer part. I was willing to give him a shot last year, but something seemed very Ratliff about the way it went down.

 

[xwalker]

Melton could be risky coming off the ACL, plus not a RKG for Garrett and Chi has a ton of cap space.
Linval Joseph is a major priority for the giants- they paid canty, probably pay jospeh
Oakland has a ton of cap space, if they don't re-sign Houston that would be foolish.
Michael Johnson turned down 5 years 40 million last year, then his production decreased from 12 sacks to 3?
What happened to Michael Johnson?
Greg Hardy wants 12/mill a year probably won't be available with tag.

I just don't see the big name signing on the d- line but I do see us trying out additional depth.
Jarius Byrd is a possibility at Safety but he wants 5 years 40 mill

I also think Demarcus Ware is back and still can produce double digit sacks. One bad season is not enough sample to call a trend, plenty of d-ends have been productive to age 37. I belive Jerry will restructure Ware, sign a veteran safety, and go early in the draft for DT and Guard.

Chicago has a ton of cap space because they have 29 free agents. It's easy to have space if you only have 20 something players under contract.

Yes, I expect Houston to re-sign with Oakland, but you never now for certain.

Cincinnati has been known to be cheap and makes some odd moves with their players. Johnson is going to want to test the market.

Greg Hardy is highly likely to get the tag or re-sign with Carolina.

The Giants have let players leave in free agency in the past that were unexpected. They might give Joseph a chance to test the market if that can't agree on value.

Keep in mind that most teams try to re-sign their priority free agents during the final year of their contract. If a player makes it to this point (January) without a new contract, there might be something going on that has kept the team from already re-signing that player.

Yes, Ware might regain his form, but it's not as if he only has 1 injury issue at age 32. The probability is not great. It's not a good risk/reward with his 12.25M salary. Restructuring pushes 11M into the future.
Injuries:
Thigh
Should/neck/stinger
Back
Both elbows

 

[Brooksey]

Chicago has a ton of cap space because they have 29 free agents. It's easy to have space if you only have 20 something players under contract.

Yes, I expect Houston to re-sign with Oakland, but you never now for certain.

Cincinnati has been known to be cheap and makes some odd moves with their players. Johnson is going to want to test the market.

Greg Hardy is highly likely to get the tag or re-sign with Carolina.

The Giants have let players leave in free agency in the past that were unexpected. They might give Joseph a chance to test the market if that can't agree on value.

Keep in mind that most teams try to re-sign their priority free agents during the final year of their contract. If a player makes it to this point (January) without a new contract, there might be something going on that has kept the team from already re-signing that player.

Yes, Ware might regain his form, but it's not as if he only has 1 injury issue at age 32. The probability is not great. It's not a good risk/reward with his 12.25M salary. Restructuring pushes 11M into the future.
Injuries:
Thigh
Should/neck/stinger
Back
Both elbows

Ware has been banged up no doubt but he keeps in great shape and the surgeries are supposed to fix these right? I would be more concerned with an ACL or Rotator Cuff, etc. We shall see, I hope the cowboys make the right decision based on their medical reports instead of his past performance.

Johnson will be available but his production has declined quite a bit and he wants 50 million?

Melton is interesting but I'm not sure Garrett will go for the off the field problems along with the ACL. It may depend on Marinelli.

I think we'll talk to Joseph but at the end of the day Giants will sign him. Like you said you never know.

We have a lot of guys coming back off injury plus all the depth we picked up this year. Its a d-line heavy draft which seems like the logical avenue unless Jerry wants to go Clinton- Dix in the 1st rd.

I think they will want to see more of Wilcox and Matt Johnson, with veteran help.

 

[bayeslife]

Michael Johnson & Ziggy Hood would my picks. Ziggy should of been a 3tech all along

I completely agree. Even in the system he's in, he's still a very good player.

 

[Corso]

Melton could be risky coming off the ACL, plus not a RKG for Garrett and Chi has a ton of cap space.
Linval Joseph is a major priority for the giants- they paid canty, probably pay jospeh
Oakland has a ton of cap space, if they don't re-sign Houston that would be foolish.
Michael Johnson turned down 5 years 40 million last year, then his production decreased from 12 sacks to 3?
What happened to Michael Johnson?
Greg Hardy wants 12/mill a year probably won't be available with tag.

I just don't see the big name signing on the d- line but I do see us trying out additional depth.
Jarius Byrd is a possibility at Safety but he wants 5 years 40 mill

I also think Demarcus Ware is back and still can produce double digit sacks. One bad season is not enough sample to call a trend, plenty of d-ends have been productive to age 37. I belive Jerry will restructure Ware, sign a veteran safety, and go early in the draft for DT and Guard.

You have the most realistic post in this whole thread.

Bravo.

 

[Corso]

Totally agree. If you have Melton at the 3 with Bass backing him up, then another FA or high draft pick at the 1 with Hayden backing them up you have fixed the biggest problem. I do think Ware restructures and Spencer takes a one year incentive based deal, with Crawford and Selvie backing them up.

I can definitely see this happening also.

 

[Nation]

I like everything but the Spencer part. I was willing to give him a shot last year, but something seemed very Ratliff about the way it went down.

Research Microfracture Surgery my friend, trust me you want nothing to do with that as a pro athlete looking for a future contract

 

[BigStar]

How are we paying for these guys?

Restructure Romo, Witten, Carr. Cutting Ware, Miles, and letting Hatch go. Several posters have posted the specifics, not too difficult actually.

 

[Bluefin]

DE
Corey Wootton Started 15 games for Chicago in 2013. Played for Marinelli in 2012.

DT
Henry Melton Injured in 2013. Chicago has about 29 free agents.
Linval Joseph Only 25. A 1-tech that has some pass rush ability.
Clinton McDonald Listed as a DE but is a DT. He had 5.5 sacks as a backup in 2013.

I'd be interested in Corey Wootton to start at LDE at a fair price due to his history with Rod Marinelli. George Selvie would make for an ideal back-up and Tyrone Crawford could rotate at LDE and 3Tech.

Henry Melton would likely be the apple of Marinelli's eye if he reaches free agency. I'd want to include an option bonus due in year two of the deal instead of a hefty signing bonus up front to make sure Melton's knee checks out. If the team adds a 3Tech during free agency, I still want to draft 2 such players in May (one early, one late).

Going after Linval Joseph has the added appeal of weakening the New York Giants. It would also move Nick Hayden into the reserve role he is best suited for. Picking a 1Tech in rounds 4-7 would still be a priority, IMO.

Clinton McDonald is the type of free agent I like to go after. It shouldn't cost a lot and he can help as a role player with the chance to start depending on other roster additions.

 

[jterrell]

DE
Greg Hardy Probably franchised
Michael Johnson Cincinnati has spent money on DT and some other players. They've been known to be cheap.
Michael Bennett Will be looking for a starting job somewhere. 8.5 sacks as a backup in 2013. His idiot brother is MartyB.
Corey Wootton Started 15 games for Chicago in 2013. Played for Marinelli in 2012.
Matt Shaughnessy Played 3-4 OLB in 2013 but played in a 4-3 DE in previous years.

DT
Henry Melton Injured in 2013. Chicago has about 29 free agents.
Linval Joseph Only 25. A 1-tech that has some pass rush ability.
Arthur Jones He is a 3-4 DE, but looks like a 4-3 DT.
Lamarr Houston He is a 4-3 DE in Oakland but would be a 3-tech on most 4-3 defenses.
Clinton McDonald Listed as a DE but is a DT. He had 5.5 sacks as a backup in 2013.
Tyson Jackson Started 9 of 15 games in 2013 as a 3-4 DE. Might be good as a 3-tech at 6-4, 296.

Bennett says he is back in Seattle and will recruit MartyB.

 

[jterrell]

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I think Everson Griffen would be a great signing in terms of value. He most likely resigns with the Vikes, but if he doesn't he should be a guy we look at given our cap situation. He's done some nice things with mostly limited snaps, he could be someone who really improves with Marinelli's coaching. His situation with the Vikes really depends on what happens with Jared Allen.

IMO, I'd rule out the big money guys, Hardy, Melton, Michael Johnson, etc.

Sensible approach. Big money signings have terrible track record anyway. A couple guys in the Bern mold make sense. Then you draft a couple.

 

[jterrell]

I'd be interested in Corey Wootton to start at LDE at a fair price due to his history with Rod Marinelli. George Selvie would make for an ideal back-up and Tyrone Crawford could rotate at LDE and 3Tech.

Henry Melton would likely be the apple of Marinelli's eye if he reaches free agency. I'd want to include an option bonus due in year two of the deal instead of a hefty signing bonus up front to make sure Melton's knee checks out. If the team adds a 3Tech during free agency, I still want to draft 2 such players in May (one early, one late).

Going after Linval Joseph has the added appeal of weakening the New York Giants. It would also move Nick Hayden into the reserve role he is best suited for. Picking a 1Tech in rounds 4-7 would still be a priority, IMO.

Clinton McDonald is the type of free agent I like to go after. It shouldn't cost a lot and he can help as a role player with the chance to start depending on other roster additions.

Melton could jog from his parents house to VR but he is a financial and character risk.

 

[Risen Star]

Restructure Romo, Witten, Carr. Cutting Ware, Miles, and letting Hatch go. Several posters have posted the specifics, not too difficult actually.

We will not cut Ware. It's not happening.

 

[Brooksey]

I'd be interested in Corey Wootton to start at LDE at a fair price due to his history with Rod Marinelli. George Selvie would make for an ideal back-up and Tyrone Crawford could rotate at LDE and 3Tech.

Henry Melton would likely be the apple of Marinelli's eye if he reaches free agency. I'd want to include an option bonus due in year two of the deal instead of a hefty signing bonus up front to make sure Melton's knee checks out. If the team adds a 3Tech during free agency, I still want to draft 2 such players in May (one early, one late).

Going after Linval Joseph has the added appeal of weakening the New York Giants. It would also move Nick Hayden into the reserve role he is best suited for. Picking a 1Tech in rounds 4-7 would still be a priority, IMO.

Clinton McDonald is the type of free agent I like to go after. It shouldn't cost a lot and he can help as a role player with the chance to start depending on other roster additions.

Wootten would probably backup Selvie, I really don't see an upgrade.

 

[Risen Star]

Totally agree. If you have Melton at the 3 with Bass backing him up, then another FA or high draft pick at the 1 with Hayden backing them up you have fixed the biggest problem. I do think Ware restructures and Spencer takes a one year incentive based deal, with Crawford and Selvie backing them up.

That's right, gentlemen. If you can add a FA coming off a knee injury, sign or draft another guy and have Ben Bass and Nick Hayden backing them up, consider your DT position fixed.

It's an embarrassment of riches.

 

[LatinMind]

The Cowboys can certainly get some help.

Signing 2 FA DL would be a huge help at not having to force the draft of a DL in every round of the draft.

Crawford will be starting DT next yr. Wouldnt mind a DT in FA bu Dallas will have very little to spend. Only way i think they can free up money is but Cutting Free and keeping Parnell but still that only frees up like 2 mil. Dallas will need something like 6-7 mil to sign draft picks. This yr the team is going to be strapped. Dallas is in prime posistion to get rid of all this cap nonsense. Cut a couple of them contracts this yr is a start. in 2015 Dallas can sign Dez, Tyron, Carter with no worries.

By 2016 Dallas could be in posistion to be huge players in FA and will be players for the youngest group of FAs in the history of the league.Most of these players coming off their first rookie contracts of 4 yrs will be 25-27. Build from within. I know Dallas will have to sign some FAs to fill out a roster but i dont see them signing anybody until this first wave of FA comes and goes and sign cheaper guys closer to OTAs

 

[jobberone]

Good thread. This will be an interesting off season.

 

[BigStar]

We will not cut Ware. It's not happening.

But you agree blowing it up would be the wiser choice?

 

[Brooksey]

That's right, gentlemen. If you can add a FA coming off a knee injury, sign or draft another guy and have Ben Bass and Nick Hayden backing them up, consider your DT position fixed.

It's an embarrassment of riches.

Lol, we need early round draft talent at DT and we need several pieces. Nick Hayden should be back on the practice squad.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Michael Johnson or Anthony hardy pleeeease