Twitter: Jerry on 105.3 this morning

[JustChip]

Thank god sensible Jerry came to the table. This makes no sense for this team right now. Unless OBJ can stop the run or pass.

He didn’t come to his senses on his own. Stephen, McClay and maybe McCarthy helped him greatly. It’s Johnny Manziel part deaux.

 

[JohnsKey19]

My money is on nobody signs him this year......

Why would they? Even Collinsworth said it during the game Sunday night, I'm not signing the guy if he can't work out.

 

[phildadon86]

Why would they? Even Collinsworth said it during the game Sunday night, I'm not signing the guy if he can't work out.

Which is weird because he was medically cleared to practice. So why wouldnt he work out ?

 

[slick325]

Sounds like typical Cowboys posturing through the media. That and Stephen has now entered the conversation. Lol

 

[DallasEast]

"A long pause"?

Well, that's not typical of him. Usually air has already pumped through his vocal cords before his brain reacts. Is Jerry Jones having a mid-life late-life crisis?

 

[Direwolf63]

Washington will make more of a contribution than Beckham will.

Not only do doctors and trainers know the status of Washington, he knows the full playbook.

CD, Gallup, Brown, Washington. While not ideal, there is enough to make a playoff push. Especially if you take into account the RB's and TE's.

Lots of ways to spread the ball around. OBJ is just too much of an unknown at this point

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Is he that brittle that he's too scared to work out? Seems to me, he doesn't want to do the three cone drill because he might injure itself again. Imagine signing a guy whose job is to run and cut, but he don't want to prove to everyone that he can run and cut. Scared don't pay the bills, as they say.

 

[WillieBeamen]

 

[zrinkill]

Jerry has stars in his eyes and is just pretending to play hardball for the fans.

OBJ will be a Cowboy Friday afternoon

 

[phildadon86]

Makes sense. Thanks Jane. As always.

 

[Avery]

If OBJ isn't even healthy enough to play this year, why are we even doing this song and dance?

 

[CowboyoWales]

It's kind of odd that his agent would even advise him to visit teams at this point if not willing to work out. If he's healthy and willing to work out in April during the FA signing period, he's clearly going to be one of the top free agents on the market and will be able to secure a nice multi-year contract from someone.

Agreed he's probably not match fit ATM, but is looking for that possibility that there's a playoff bound team that are so desperate for his services that they sign him now ...for a playoff cameo and next couple of years.
If the long term offers aren't there (at top market prices) he'll wait out until the post season.

 

[noletime95]

We need to do anything to make this happen. Including mortgaging the future.

Not sure if serious

 

[Aven8]

Washington will make more of a contribution than Beckham will.

Not only do doctors and trainers know the status of Washington, he knows the full playbook.

CD, Gallup, Brown, Washington. While not ideal, there is enough to make a playoff push. Especially if you take into account the RB's and TE's.

Lots of ways to spread the ball around. OBJ is just too much of an unknown at this point

I agree. Go with what you got. This team is pointing up and still hasn’t peaked yet. Washington can help.

 

[Staubacher]

After sucking as much attention as he could out of this story, at the 11th hour he's finally giving the fanbase the sober truth.

That's what it was, a dog and pony show.

 

[GMO415]

It's taken them a couple of weeks to realise, but there is no market for OBJ. They are bidding against themselves

This is to influence his decision in the offseason.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Boom!!! This is the money quote.
If Beckham can't play this season then why sign him now? Activate Washington and get focused on making a Playoff run. If the Cowboys feel they need a WR get one in the offseason during FA or the draft.

Here's an idea...get Pollard an extension now over signing Beckham.

I think Jerry wants him here. However I agree with your take which is why I feel like he’s changed his tune a bit. I think it’s also a bit of disappointment. So activate Washington and let’s roll and visit OBJ in the off-season.

 

[Hadenough]

There's no way I sign Odell without fully knowing if he can even be productive.

It's too risky and he's not needed anyways.

He would be too much temptation to stray from the run game.

 

[Mr_437]

I think Jerry wants him here. However I agree with your take which is why I feel like he’s changed his tune a bit. I think it’s also a bit of disappointment. So activate Washington and let’s roll and visit OBJ in the off-season.

I agree it does sound like a tone change.

 

[phildadon86]

I agree it does sound like a tone change.

I dont think so. I think it just means OBJ has to accept verbiage in the contract that protects the team against injuries since he wont work out. If not. Buh bye.