My Thoughts 2.7

[LatinMind]

Things have settled and the coaching staff will all be back in 2022. For good or bad we know who will be here. I hate the dolphins, ill just put that out there.

I'll say this if McCarthy really wants to become a leader to this team, he would put the clamps on Moore, wether the Jones' like it or not. The way the better players and teams in the NFL recognize the tendencies of Moore should make this team realize he needs help. Its frustrating that Jerry wouldnt go after a coach that wants more control. Thats the only thing i dont like about him.

My thoughts on Amari and Lawrence, is let them go. Outright release you eat 25mil in dead money mostly from Lawrence and save 22mil. But you're free and clear beyond 2022. I really like Amari but it just seems like this team is tired of him in a sort of way. Lawrence i like too, but he's always hurt. Ask him to take a paycut or release him is what i say. You lose Lawrence but they have Parsons who was playing there when Lawrence was out anyways. With the cap you would be able to sign Armstrong.

Tyron Smith has been paid 98mil over his career, and since 2016 he's never played more than 13 games. Its time to ask for him to take a paycut aswell. Try and get his caphit to arouns 10mil
Anthony Brown, trade him and you save 5mil. He had a ok yr but when teams needed first downs they went to him and usually got them. Id want to see Joseph starting in 2022 with Lewis in the slot. And draft another CB.

Cut Zuerlein plain and simple.

With these changes you'd have 30mil in cap space.

With this you could resign players. Keep in mind this team really likes to keep that first yr of new deals low. So signing guys wouldnt be a problem.

MY preference in Dallas' FA's
1. Jayron Kearse
2. Randy Gregory
3. Michael Gallup
4. Dorance Armstrong
5. Dalton Schultz
6. Cedric Wilson
7. Malik Hooker

I dont think any of them will break the bank, and i really dont expect them to do much in Free agency anyways.

Ultimately i dont expect this team to be muh different next yr from what it was this yr in terms of personel. I really doubt that both Cooper and Lawrence will be gone, and theres a good chance both are back.

The OL should be tinkered with Collins going back to LG and Steele getting the start at RT. That would make Biadasz less of a liability having Collins and Martin inside for help. Dallas struggled with LG and C being a problem. Early it wasnt so much of a problem but then Collins was inserted and all the changes came and then Tyrons yearly injury made the OL a mess. Id like to see Ball get some snaps this offseason at LT so the team atleast knows what they got in him. I think Alarcon might take a step this yr. Its crazy that this coaching staff never once considered moving Collins back inside this yr with all the troubles they had.

 

[JBS]

“Whether the Jones’ like it or not” lololol. Yeah, that will end well.

“It’s frustrating Jerry wouldn’t go after a coach that wants more control” umm, clearly Jerry refuses to hire anyone who wants any kind of control. That’s the whole point.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Tyron Smith has been paid 98mil over his career, and since 2016 he's never played more than 13 games. Its time to ask for him to take a paycut aswell.

That is crazy. When he's heathy, he's a top 3 LT being paid as the #16 LT.

You cannot ask that man to take a pay cut.

Trent Williams is the highest paid LT in the league. He hasn't played a full 16 since 2013 & makes like $12MM more per year than Smith.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

I pretty much posted the same thing over a week ago.

 

[JBS]

I pretty much posted the same thing over a week ago.

He probably just copied and pasted

 

[Plankton]

Cutting Lawrence saves the Cowboys zero money against the cap if done before June 1. Cutting Cooper saves $14M (dead cap of 6M) if cut before June 1. The Cowboys will have to restructure a bunch just to get cap compliant (they are 21.145M over the cap as we speak). Getting rid of those two doesn't create 30M in space, nor does it come close.

 

[JeffInDC]

Cutting Lawrence saves the Cowboys zero money against the cap if done before June 1. Cutting Cooper saves $14M (dead cap of 6M) if cut before June 1. The Cowboys will have to restructure a bunch just to get cap compliant (they are 21.145M over the cap as we speak). Getting rid of those two doesn't create 30M in space, nor does it come close.

From what I've heard/seen, cutting Coop actually saves $16M Pre-June 1.

 

[movaughn88]

That is crazy. When he's heathy, he's a top 3 LT being paid as the #16 LT.

You cannot ask that man to take a pay cut.

Trent Williams is the highest paid LT in the league. He hasn't played a full 16 since 2013 & makes like $12MM more per year than Smith.

I agree - Tyron is great when he plays, and if he only plays 2/3 of the season he is still worth every penny. Finding someone to replace him is extremely difficult, we just need a decent swing T and we have one. If the rest of the OL were set, then maybe look at this position for draft and FA capital, but the OL needs upgrades at other positions more urgently.

Just manage his body and have him ready to play down the stretch.

Also - you just can't release Lawrence - it creates a huge hole. Draft an edge and he's gone next year with Zeke (at half the dead cap money)

 

[Cowfan75]

It's a no-win situation with or without money. We wouldn't do jack in FA, anyway, and Jerry probably saw enough penalties from Gregory in the playoffs (and his subsequent smiling) to warrant a huge contract. You definitely want Wilson on this team, though.

 

[nobody]

Things have settled and the coaching staff will all be back in 2022. For good or bad we know who will be here. I hate the dolphins, ill just put that out there.

I'll say this if McCarthy really wants to become a leader to this team, he would put the clamps on Moore, wether the Jones' like it or not. The way the better players and teams in the NFL recognize the tendencies of Moore should make this team realize he needs help. Its frustrating that Jerry wouldnt go after a coach that wants more control. Thats the only thing i dont like about him.

My thoughts on Amari and Lawrence, is let them go. Outright release you eat 25mil in dead money mostly from Lawrence and save 22mil. But you're free and clear beyond 2022. I really like Amari but it just seems like this team is tired of him in a sort of way. Lawrence i like too, but he's always hurt. Ask him to take a paycut or release him is what i say. You lose Lawrence but they have Parsons who was playing there when Lawrence was out anyways. With the cap you would be able to sign Armstrong.

Tyron Smith has been paid 98mil over his career, and since 2016 he's never played more than 13 games. Its time to ask for him to take a paycut aswell. Try and get his caphit to arouns 10mil
Anthony Brown, trade him and you save 5mil. He had a ok yr but when teams needed first downs they went to him and usually got them. Id want to see Joseph starting in 2022 with Lewis in the slot. And draft another CB.

Cut Zuerlein plain and simple.

With these changes you'd have 30mil in cap space.

With this you could resign players. Keep in mind this team really likes to keep that first yr of new deals low. So signing guys wouldnt be a problem.

MY preference in Dallas' FA's
1. Jayron Kearse
2. Randy Gregory
3. Michael Gallup
4. Dorance Armstrong
5. Dalton Schultz
6. Cedric Wilson
7. Malik Hooker

I dont think any of them will break the bank, and i really dont expect them to do much in Free agency anyways.

Ultimately i dont expect this team to be muh different next yr from what it was this yr in terms of personel. I really doubt that both Cooper and Lawrence will be gone, and theres a good chance both are back.

The OL should be tinkered with Collins going back to LG and Steele getting the start at RT. That would make Biadasz less of a liability having Collins and Martin inside for help. Dallas struggled with LG and C being a problem. Early it wasnt so much of a problem but then Collins was inserted and all the changes came and then Tyrons yearly injury made the OL a mess. Id like to see Ball get some snaps this offseason at LT so the team atleast knows what they got in him. I think Alarcon might take a step this yr. Its crazy that this coaching staff never once considered moving Collins back inside this yr with all the troubles they had.

I think you fail to realize that Jerry is the boss. Hasn't 26 years of castrating coaches authority been enough proof for you that Jerry wouldn't let this happen? What's MM going to do? "Let me do this or I quit!" ??? Riiight, and give up all those millions?

No coach can do something "whether Jerry likes it or not." The only thing a coach can do is convince Jerry it's Jerry's idea.

 

[CCBoy]

Things have settled and the coaching staff will all be back in 2022. For good or bad we know who will be here. I hate the dolphins, ill just put that out there.

I'll say this if McCarthy really wants to become a leader to this team, he would put the clamps on Moore, wether the Jones' like it or not. The way the better players and teams in the NFL recognize the tendencies of Moore should make this team realize he needs help. Its frustrating that Jerry wouldnt go after a coach that wants more control. Thats the only thing i dont like about him.

My thoughts on Amari and Lawrence, is let them go. Outright release you eat 25mil in dead money mostly from Lawrence and save 22mil. But you're free and clear beyond 2022. I really like Amari but it just seems like this team is tired of him in a sort of way. Lawrence i like too, but he's always hurt. Ask him to take a paycut or release him is what i say. You lose Lawrence but they have Parsons who was playing there when Lawrence was out anyways. With the cap you would be able to sign Armstrong.

Tyron Smith has been paid 98mil over his career, and since 2016 he's never played more than 13 games. Its time to ask for him to take a paycut aswell. Try and get his caphit to arouns 10mil
Anthony Brown, trade him and you save 5mil. He had a ok yr but when teams needed first downs they went to him and usually got them. Id want to see Joseph starting in 2022 with Lewis in the slot. And draft another CB.

Cut Zuerlein plain and simple.

With these changes you'd have 30mil in cap space.

With this you could resign players. Keep in mind this team really likes to keep that first yr of new deals low. So signing guys wouldnt be a problem.

MY preference in Dallas' FA's
1. Jayron Kearse
2. Randy Gregory
3. Michael Gallup
4. Dorance Armstrong
5. Dalton Schultz
6. Cedric Wilson
7. Malik Hooker

I dont think any of them will break the bank, and i really dont expect them to do much in Free agency anyways.

Ultimately i dont expect this team to be muh different next yr from what it was this yr in terms of personel. I really doubt that both Cooper and Lawrence will be gone, and theres a good chance both are back.

The OL should be tinkered with Collins going back to LG and Steele getting the start at RT. That would make Biadasz less of a liability having Collins and Martin inside for help. Dallas struggled with LG and C being a problem. Early it wasnt so much of a problem but then Collins was inserted and all the changes came and then Tyrons yearly injury made the OL a mess. Id like to see Ball get some snaps this offseason at LT so the team atleast knows what they got in him. I think Alarcon might take a step this yr. Its crazy that this coaching staff never once considered moving Collins back inside this yr with all the troubles they had.

If one is going to 'fix' the current offensive line and flex that projection into the future, why then not move Collins into the left guard slot? He retains the ability to be moved back outside some point into the future, but improves the interior line by quite a bit. Next, pay the price in the upcoming draft, to move up to get the very best offensive tackle to plug into the right tackle slot, now. I don't care if that costs this next year's, 2023, first round pick and a later round pick this draft, get your man now. That will get great flex and projection for now and on into the immediate future. Pay the price, fix the problem!

Terence Steele would still be available for game day back-up.



As to causes, the Head Coach needs to lead his Offensive Coordinator with a firmer hand.

The team was 6-1 in the start and 6-5 for the remainder. That may be some upon talent, but more about leadership. Clearly Moore needs more development, but here is where that is to be directed...

Situational play calling and red zone work come to mind.


I would pay the piper for extended contracts and keep the terrific offensive talent on the offense. That group has all the talent necessary to be molded back into a top shelf group. Keep Cooper; keep Lamb; keep Gallup; and keep Wilson. Pay the piper but keep the talent!

 

[Chuck 54]

The main fear I have in cutting DLaw is there’s not another DE on this team who can play the run physically, and he rushes well from inside. But he is definitely overpaid.

The main fear I have in cutting Cooper is that he’s the only guy on the team who has proven he can get open in man coverage most of the time. You cut Cooper, and suddenly you are relying on Moore’s scheming more than ever. I feel the real problem is how we use Cooper. If Moore is going to keep using him as just another guy on the field, then cut him yesterday! Moore fell in love with Lamb and his play designs and started using a 20 million dollar receiver the same as the #2 and #3. When we treated Cooper as a true #1 go-to guy, he responded big time when healthy. He was destroying defenses, putting up big numbers, scoring long TDs.

Cooper is so much better than Lamb when healthy that it’s not funny, but if you are not going to make him a go-to guy and design the pass game around him like you did previously, then cut him and stop wasting money, but I’m not convinced we will like what we see.

 

[Killerinstinct]

There are enough teams with cap space that Cooper should be an easy trade.

 

[LatinMind]

That is crazy. When he's heathy, he's a top 3 LT being paid as the #16 LT.

You cannot ask that man to take a pay cut.

Trent Williams is the highest paid LT in the league. He hasn't played a full 16 since 2013 & makes like $12MM more per year than Smith.

Smith when he first came into the league was in a toxic relationship with his family that got violent at times and alot of threats and his family taking his money. Jerry got him out of that mess. IT goes both ways.

And lets not kid ourselves, Tyron isnt near what he was. He's not a top 3 LT anymore, if anything he's a top 3 most penalized LT in the league. He's an above avg player. And no im not a hater, notice the sig. He's one of my favorite Cowboys of all time. But he's on his last legs.

 

[LatinMind]

Cutting Lawrence saves the Cowboys zero money against the cap if done before June 1. Cutting Cooper saves $14M (dead cap of 6M) if cut before June 1. The Cowboys will have to restructure a bunch just to get cap compliant (they are 21.145M over the cap as we speak). Getting rid of those two doesn't create 30M in space, nor does it come close.

Once Dallas restructures Daks contract they will be 6mil over the cap. The restructure was announced that they would do it but havent yet. IM guessing it wont be final until after the superbowl when the league yr is over. And i did mention other things to get to 30mil. Next time read it all.

 

[Brooksey]

So get rid of our #1 WR and the #2 defensive player on the team?

Who are we replacing them with?

 

[Brooksey]

Cutting Lawrence saves the Cowboys zero money against the cap if done before June 1. Cutting Cooper saves $14M (dead cap of 6M) if cut before June 1. The Cowboys will have to restructure a bunch just to get cap compliant (they are 21.145M over the cap as we speak). Getting rid of those two doesn't create 30M in space, nor does it come close.

What about after June 1st?

 

[LatinMind]

I think you fail to realize that Jerry is the boss. Hasn't 26 years of castrating coaches authority been enough proof for you that Jerry wouldn't let this happen? What's MM going to do? "Let me do this or I quit!" ??? Riiight, and give up all those millions?

No coach can do something "whether Jerry likes it or not." The only thing a coach can do is convince Jerry it's Jerry's idea.

Just do it. Whats Jerry going to do fire you if youre winning?

 

[LatinMind]

So get rid of our #1 WR and the #2 defensive player on the team?

Who are we replacing them with?

Pretty sure this defense was just fine without Lawrence. A DC who can scheme trumps a player all day.

 

[Plankton]

What about after June 1st?

After June 1? The numbers would be better for 2022, with the caveat that they are pushing more dead money to 2023, a year where you would assume that Elliott will get cut (adding more dead money).