Signed by Cowboys Gallup signs deal

[Bigdog]

So right now our top 4 are Lamb, Gallup, Fehoko and Brown.

This will put the fear in opposing DC. They will make them stay up all night figuring out how to contain them

 

[Reid1boys]

I don't think we get Wilson back. Usually when hints are dropped that a player is out of our price range that's the Joneses saying they aren't going to re-sign him.

Fisher hinted they are trying to keep him. We will see.

 

[Reid1boys]

Probably won't be ready for the start of the year. Another dumb deal.

Dumb would have been paying a sub 900 years receiver 20 million this year.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The $62 mill means nothing, it could all be funny money for all we know.

Edit...............looks like the guaranteed money is $27 mill, so basically $5 mill a year cap charge. Thats actually a pretty good deal, if his knee is shot we can get out of the deal without too much of a cap hit and if he is good to go its actually a bargin.

Exactly. When looking at contracts the only numbers that truly count are what the guarantees are. If Gallup underperforms or gets hurt again I am almost certain there is an "out" that the Cowboys can take like they did with Cooper.

Looking at what receivers are getting paid around the NFL the Gallup deal can be considered a steal; injured knee or not.

 

[Risen Star]

Had Gallup signed the rumored team friendly I’d be good but at this number no thanks

It was first reported to be 5 or 6 years, 30 million.

 

[gimmesix]

Fisher hinted they are trying to keep him. We will see.

I'd like to see it. If we don't, my guess is that the plan right now would be to play Pollard more in the slot if the draft doesn't fall right to take a receiver in the first three rounds. There's no reason for Fehoko, Brown or Turner (who I don't think we've re-signed) to play over Pollard.

 

[Grenic]

This team

 

[Risen Star]

This team

What you're witnessing is textbook team building.

 

[Brax]

You guys really have to start seeing these players for what they truly are. What the heck has Michael Gallup ever done to warrant top money?

They like their guys

 

[gimmesix]

Lol.. again wait and see how the contract breaks down. He will probably only count 7 million toward the cap this year

He was always going to be in the $12-$15 million range based on what other No. 2 receivers are getting. I think some fans are just unrealistic with their expectations or just look for reasons to be upset with the Joneses.

As I've said elsewhere, I would have restructured Cooper and let Gallup walk, but I can understand why the team would do it this way. Cooper's numbers last year weren't worthy of the contract. Gallup is younger and has shown the ability to be a solid No. 2. And his pay is more like a No. 2 while Cooper was getting paid No. 1 money. The injury would have made me hesitant, though.

 

[ICP]

This is actually a below market level contract with not much guaranteed. It’s a good deal for both sides. Now all we need is a #3 wr

They already have Brown, they won't be able to get anyone in free agency that's better than that

 

[StarBoyz83]

Well good I was wrong. Thought they wouldn't reach a deal

 

[Cowboyny]

They already have Brown, they won't be able to get anyone in free agency that's better than that

Let’s see which other receivers become available. I could see Turner being brought back as well

 

[Risen Star]

Well good I was wrong. Thought they wouldn't reach a deal

Never doubt this front office.

 

[gimmesix]

Well good I was wrong. Thought they wouldn't reach a deal

Most likely had it essentially worked out before trading Cooper. Otherwise, why trade him when you still have a week left before his contract guarantees? I don't think it was because the Browns were in that big of a hurry if a deal had been reached.

 

[America's Cowboy]

It's 27m guaranteed

$27 million guaranteed is not bad for both parties.

Good fair deal.

 

[goshann]

Gallup is well liked by coaches, teammates and management. That’s a big reason he is here and not Cooper

 

[jazzcat22]

You guys really have to start seeing these players for what they truly are. What the heck has Michael Gallup ever done to warrant top money?

Make plays, or is that above your disliking this team.

 

[gimmesix]

Fisher hinted they are trying to keep him. We will see.

I was hoping that if we were going to cut/trade Cooper, we would essentially use that savings to sign both Gallup and Wilson (along with another player or two based on how the first year of contracts is structured). I could live with that 2 for 1 deal.

 

[CATCH17]

Status quo franchise.

I like Gallup too btw but yuck.