Signed by Cowboys La'el Collins Extended

[robjay04]

2 years, 15.4 million per twitter.

Jerry is a man of his word.

 

[T-RO]

Didn't see that coming. Wow this team has a lot of money invested on the o-line. The commitment isn't long term, however. Gives them time to find/room a cheaper RT if that becomes necessary.

Mr. Martin...come on down and get yours!

 

[CATCH17]

Heck yeah.

Great job and if he flops we can get out of the deal.

 

[Idgit]

There's a bit of good news.

Now, let's get Martin done, please.

 

[Alexander]

Martin's monster deal to come.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

makes me wonder if finances were WHY he was not tried at RT before now. Thoughts?

 

[zrinkill]

Very Smart

 

[Stash]

Oh man! That is awesome! Truly a win-win for player and team!

I had hoped that if they approached him earlier they couldn't get a reasonable deal done.

This is great to see and good news amidst some lousy news.

 

[Alexander]

 

[DeaconMoss]

Championship!

 

[AbeBeta]

Man, I've been saying Jerry was going to make the first round money right for like forever now.

Those of you who told me over and over that I was wrong, please step up!

 

[gimmesix]

2 years, 15.4 million per twitter.

Jerry is a man of his word.

I'm happy with this. Four of the five linemen will be signed through at least 2019 after we give Martin an extension. And if Green wins the starting guard spot, his contract is through 2018.

 

[Denim Chicken]

edit:

#2 in the leauge RT money for a guy that hasn't played a snap at RT in a game.

 

[eternaljester81]

Woo hoo! Glad this is out of the way.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Pancakes get Paid

 

[robjay04]

edit:

#2 in the leauge RT money for a guy that hasn't played a snap at RT in a game.

I am guessing if we add all the years together, he will now be paid like a first round pick plus the fifth year option.

This is about doing right buy a guy that was literally robbed more than "paying him his worth"

 

[Bowdown27]

This is great news. Now resign zack and draft lg if need be.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Great deal for both sides. Collins can still get a big payday at the same time he would have as a first round pick. We get two more years of control at a potentially below market rate

 

[RS12]

I am certain there was hand shake agreement on this during the recruiting dinner at Jerry's mansion two years ago. Basically as long as La'el didnt fall on his face this would be the result. Good will towards future FAs.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

What's of buying in to potential that we did with Crawford.

Funny how this is praised now.... Lord help Collins and the front office if he struggles with health (again) or a level of competition at RT (that he never yet faced).

Meanwhile everyone in this thread cheering will forget they did so.