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I'm not seeing the search feature assuming because the board is more active and it would only slow the place down?
Anyways I'm of the strong opinion that despite having a contract in place, Austin is indeed playing for a "New" contract, possibly showcasing his skill or worth for a potential new team not to mention prove that he can stay healthy, and is worth another 2-3 years to somebody. I don't believe we keep him unless he takes a pay cut and/or plays a full 16+ weeks at a very high level...
What are the fine details of his current contract and what is the consensus thought about Austin?
I found this online but I'm not a numbers guy:
2014:BASE $5,500,000-
MISC. $2,748,400
CAP HIT $8,248,400
DEAD $7,853,600
Greek to me..
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/miles-austin/
Austin did not take a pay cut, but did shift some of his $6.732 million base salary to a signing bonus in order to spread the cap hit out over the three years left on his deal. Like all the other restructuring around the league, it is a save now and pay later deal that will mean more salary cap squeezes in the years to come for the Cowboys.
Does this guarantee we keep him if he finally stays healthy and plays at a high level?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/28/miles-austin-restructures-his-contract/
And then I found this:
If Miles wasn't bad and he was a productive receiver who made plays, then why does he receive the criticism he does and why are we talking about him potentially not being a member of the Dallas Cowboys next year? Like many things in life, it comes down to dollars-and-cents.
While Dez Bryant has taken over as the primary big-play threat and "number one" receiver, we've seen Miles basically become the number two wideout. Now if he were paid like a number two, then some of the fans and media would back off and give him more credit. But when you are getting paid like the main guy, that can become a unique and troublesome situation. The Cowboys may have to seriously consider their options in 2014.
Dallas' perpetual cap problems could make Austin a pay-cut candidate or cap casualty if his productivity declines or the injuries continue.
So basically this is why I say its a, "Contract Year" for Miles:
But as Tom Ryle pointed out the other day in his article, Miles knows better than anyone that you're a few steps away from having a job taken away from you in the NFL. After all, Austin was an undrafted free agent who clawed his way into a starting role. He won't go out without a fight, he's a fierce competitor with athletic ability and it wouldn't be surprising to see a high level of play from him in 2013.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...as-cowboys-free-agency-2013-nfl-training-camp
In short, I'm rooting for Austin to give us 16+ games at a very very high level, and I believe he is due for a run of good health.. What do you think?
Anyways I'm of the strong opinion that despite having a contract in place, Austin is indeed playing for a "New" contract, possibly showcasing his skill or worth for a potential new team not to mention prove that he can stay healthy, and is worth another 2-3 years to somebody. I don't believe we keep him unless he takes a pay cut and/or plays a full 16+ weeks at a very high level...
What are the fine details of his current contract and what is the consensus thought about Austin?
I found this online but I'm not a numbers guy:
2014:BASE $5,500,000-
MISC. $2,748,400
CAP HIT $8,248,400
DEAD $7,853,600
Greek to me..
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/miles-austin/
Austin did not take a pay cut, but did shift some of his $6.732 million base salary to a signing bonus in order to spread the cap hit out over the three years left on his deal. Like all the other restructuring around the league, it is a save now and pay later deal that will mean more salary cap squeezes in the years to come for the Cowboys.
Does this guarantee we keep him if he finally stays healthy and plays at a high level?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/28/miles-austin-restructures-his-contract/
And then I found this:
If Miles wasn't bad and he was a productive receiver who made plays, then why does he receive the criticism he does and why are we talking about him potentially not being a member of the Dallas Cowboys next year? Like many things in life, it comes down to dollars-and-cents.
While Dez Bryant has taken over as the primary big-play threat and "number one" receiver, we've seen Miles basically become the number two wideout. Now if he were paid like a number two, then some of the fans and media would back off and give him more credit. But when you are getting paid like the main guy, that can become a unique and troublesome situation. The Cowboys may have to seriously consider their options in 2014.
Dallas' perpetual cap problems could make Austin a pay-cut candidate or cap casualty if his productivity declines or the injuries continue.
So basically this is why I say its a, "Contract Year" for Miles:
But as Tom Ryle pointed out the other day in his article, Miles knows better than anyone that you're a few steps away from having a job taken away from you in the NFL. After all, Austin was an undrafted free agent who clawed his way into a starting role. He won't go out without a fight, he's a fierce competitor with athletic ability and it wouldn't be surprising to see a high level of play from him in 2013.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013...as-cowboys-free-agency-2013-nfl-training-camp
In short, I'm rooting for Austin to give us 16+ games at a very very high level, and I believe he is due for a run of good health.. What do you think?
