My thoughts on the offseason

[Luther]

Coaching:
Im nervous about this and none of it has to do with Jason Garrett. The more this team goes deeper into the playoffs, how can they fire Linehan and his puppet? I really hope this isnt the case because the game planing is horrible. The play calling is just as horrible 95% of the time.

MY first hope would be for Kingsbury to resign from USC. And Jerry throw this guy alot of money. A mind thats innovative and up to date with the way the game is called today. Dallas can still run the power game running the ball, but can also add in the quick route game the nfl has moved to.

Another name i hope gets thrown into the mix, Scott Turner. Name should sound familiar because thats Norv Turners son. And he might be a better fit because he knows Garrett preferred system. And has dealt with QBs with the skills of Dak in Cam Newton.

New OC: Scott Turner

2019 Cap space:
As of Dec 11 Dallas has 12.2mil in cap room
Dallas has a total cap in 2019 with roll over 203mil roughly
top51 contracts 144.7mil
59.3mil in cap for 2019

Releases:
Sean Lee: 7mil cap room
Allen Hurns: 5mil cap room
Terrance Williams 2.5mil cap room
New cap space: 73.8mil

Resignings, Extensions, REstructures:

Dak Prescott:
I hear people gripe about his impending deal. What people dont even know is Dak has been on record saying he would take less in a contract to keep core players. His caphit for 2019 is already set at 2mil as he has earned more money with his play that rookies make.So whatever extension will not be in effect until 2020.
6yr ext
125mil 35milSB 60mil guranteed.

still 73.8mil cap space

Demarcus Lawrence:
This one might get tricky, because he probably going to get offseason surgery. So depending how long he waits to get it if he does might affect his availability. Still think he should get paid.
5yr 90mil 30milSB 40mil guranteed.
2019 caphit 10mil base(10mil guranteed) 6mil SB prorated 16mil
First yr 16mil of his total 40mil guaranteed already paid.

57.8mil cap space

Amari Cooper:
Cooper is the #1 Dallas wanted Dez to be. Dallas has already said Amari is going to be extended this offseason. His 2019 is already set so this new deal wouldnt take effect until 2020
5yrs 85mil 38mil Guaranteed.

Cap space still 57.6mil

Byron Jones:
Yes he's a solid CB but is he a shut down? NO. He doesnt get turnovers. He's solid.
5yrs 52mil 20mil SB 30mil total guaranteed
2019 cap hit. 10mil base(guranteed) 4mil SB prorated
14mil or almost half of his total guranteed money paid in yr 1.

43.8mil in cap space

Randy Gregory:
I know i know...But hear me out. Jerry is really close with this kid. I could see jerry give him something the same way this team did that with Barry Church. Gregory is getting on the verge of becoming a absolute nightmare for opposing teams. Keep him happy and its not like he's 23. He's gonna eb 27 this coming yr. He doesnt have anymore guaranteed money so they can just move his 2019 and turn that into guranteed money.
4yrs 32mil 16mil SB 20mil guranteed.
2019 cap hit 3mil base(1mil guranteed) 4mil SB prorated

36.8mil cap space

LP Ladouceur:
Guy is never going to retire
1yr 1mil guranteed.

35.8mil cap space

Freeagency:

Landon Collins:
I think ultimately it will be Earl in Dallas but i would go after Collins. Earl takes Woods off the field id rather have Heath play situationally.

5yrs 60mil 25milSB 35mil guranteed
2019 cap hit 8mil base (guaranteed) 5mil SB prorated

22.8mil cap space

Jesse James:
Jarwin and Schultz are ok as backups. Swaim and Gathers should be gone in 2019. Dallas needs a #1 TE. And this guy does it all. Blocks and catches.
5yrs 37mil 12milSB 15mil Guranteed
2019 caphit 3mil base(guranteed) 2.5mil SB pro rated

17.3mil cap space

Draft:

Round 2
Gerald Willis II DT Miami
A faster version of Maliek Collins. Crawford moves around alot Dallas needs to build more depth at DT. Younger brother of Landon Collins.

Round 3
Isiah Price T Ohio State
Dallas needs to start looking at the the future at the tackle posistion. Develop a guy whos already good to take over in the near future. Tyrons back is never going to back to right.

Round 4
Davis Sills WR West Virginia
Best redzone target in College the past 2 yrs.

Round 4(comp)
Dru Samia G Oklahoma
Guy who has played T and G. But did alot better in 2018 after being moved to G.

Round 5
Keesean Johnson WR Fresno State
This kid is a really good WR. A lesser version of Devante Adams but can get it done at all levels of the field.

Round 7
Easton Stick QB North Dakota State
Nice prospect who plays smart and is mobile.

MY 2019 Starters

QB: Dak Prescott
RB: Ezekiel Elliot
WR: Amari Cooper
WR: Michael Gallup
WR: David Sills
TE: Jesse James
LT: Tyron Smith
LG: Joe Looney
C: Travis Frederick
RG: Zack Martin
RT: La'el Collins

LDE: Demarcus Lawrence
3tech: Tyrone Crawford
1tech: Amtwuan Woods
RDE: Randy Gregory
LB: Leighton Vander Esch
LB: Jaylon Smith
CB: Byron Jones
CB: Chidobe Awuzie
CB: Anthony Brown
FS: Xavier Woods
SS: Landon Collins

I'd be happy with this.

 

[LatinMind]

I like what Gregory is bringing to the table, but I'm not giving him guaranteed money. I would put a large carrot in front of him to get him to sign, but I'm making it easy to move on from him if he starts up his usual BS again.

I really think Gregory has turned the page. He had a agent who took the money and ran, the guys he has around him now are there for him whenever he needs them or is feeling a certain way. There was a great espn article on him a few weeks ago.

Paying under 8mil a season for Gregory would be a godsend.

 

[Blake]

Linehan and Kellen Moore should be gone. New OC and updated playbook. Hoping we can keep Richard, pay the man and give him DC and assistant HC spots.

Not so fast on Moore. I am rather fond of that sadistic, cheshire cat smile of his. Let's prod the mad man for another year to see what bag of tricks he has up his sleeve.

 

[blueblood70]

way to early to have this long and detailed of an offseason..

First yes draft or FA FREE safety is tops on my list then a TE..

id say a lot wrong with this and some will have to wait regardless of what jerry Said like Amari, he is under contract no need to rush a new one, Dak either and for sure Elliott, I mean if I had to choose id extend Elliot early and make Dak wait but we have to wait to see who starts really demanding the early extensions.. ..First Get Tank signed, maybe get a FA TE or draft a TE before a DT, woods and Collins are pretty dang good..

and taking another QB in the draft when Rush got like 10 snaps and White got zero, why have another guy just riding the bench? Dak doesnt get hurt and we are never ahead or behind enough to put in the backup..they are truly just waste of space LOL

also 2 WR and 2 OL in short draft, no 1st rounder? we have Gallup and Amari plus developing Brown possibly keep Beas but even if we dont we drafted a WR last yr and hes on IR, im betting he has shot at the slot next yr..

 

[Sandyf]

Actually hoping you are about 4 weeks to early for this thread but who knows, it is a game by game, week by week playoffs.

Like the idea of a different OC but Kingsbury would be my choice.

Like the extension on those guys but betting Elliott gets an extension also.

Although Earl Thomas or Landon Collins might be guys Dallas goes after, sort of hope not. Like the young guys we have and adding a free safety in the draft might just be a better option.

Williams will be the starter at LG next year especially after a year in the off season program.

Draft: Not going to be surprised to see Dallas make several draft day moves.

Round 2
Dave Edwards OT Wisconsin (if Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson falls due to any reason, I could see Dallas taking him to rotate with A. Woods.)
Probably the weakest position is a backup OT that can eventually take over at LT especially with Smith's back problems. Could see Dallas move up if necessary for him.

Round 3
Taylor Rapp FS Washington
The kind of guys Richard will love and could see him used right away. Has a late 2nd to 3rd round grade but we all know drafting ranking now will 100 percent change.

Round 4
Davis Sills WR West Virginia
With Hurns availability in question another big WR and redzone target would be nice.

Round 4(comp)
Bryce Love RB Stanford
Why a RB, because if here might be the BPA and he would add another dimension to the offense.

Round 5
C Gardner-Johnson CB/S Florida
We will take a CB type in the draft and this one could be a nice sleeper.

Round 7
Zach Gentry TE Michigan
Swaim a FA and with Jarwin and Schultz improving plus the coaches like the improvement of Gathers, could see this big target as a late round pick.

 

[JBell]

5 years, 37 mil for the Steelers second string TE?

Good thing you’re not in charge.

 

[CouchCoach]

Coaching:
Im nervous about this and none of it has to do with Jason Garrett. The more this team goes deeper into the playoffs, how can they fire Linehan and his puppet? I really hope this isnt the case because the game planing is horrible. The play calling is just as horrible 95% of the time.

MY first hope would be for Kingsbury to resign from USC. And Jerry throw this guy alot of money. A mind thats innovative and up to date with the way the game is called today. Dallas can still run the power game running the ball, but can also add in the quick route game the nfl has moved to.

Another name i hope gets thrown into the mix, Scott Turner. Name should sound familiar because thats Norv Turners son. And he might be a better fit because he knows Garrett preferred system. And has dealt with QBs with the skills of Dak in Cam Newton.

New OC: Scott Turner

2019 Cap space:
As of Dec 11 Dallas has 12.2mil in cap room
Dallas has a total cap in 2019 with roll over 203mil roughly
top51 contracts 144.7mil
59.3mil in cap for 2019

Releases:
Sean Lee: 7mil cap room
Allen Hurns: 5mil cap room
Terrance Williams 2.5mil cap room
New cap space: 73.8mil

Resignings, Extensions, REstructures:

Dak Prescott:
I hear people gripe about his impending deal. What people dont even know is Dak has been on record saying he would take less in a contract to keep core players. His caphit for 2019 is already set at 2mil as he has earned more money with his play that rookies make.So whatever extension will not be in effect until 2020.
6yr ext
125mil 35milSB 60mil guranteed.

still 73.8mil cap space

Demarcus Lawrence:
This one might get tricky, because he probably going to get offseason surgery. So depending how long he waits to get it if he does might affect his availability. Still think he should get paid.
5yr 90mil 30milSB 40mil guranteed.
2019 caphit 10mil base(10mil guranteed) 6mil SB prorated 16mil
First yr 16mil of his total 40mil guaranteed already paid.

57.8mil cap space

Amari Cooper:
Cooper is the #1 Dallas wanted Dez to be. Dallas has already said Amari is going to be extended this offseason. His 2019 is already set so this new deal wouldnt take effect until 2020
5yrs 85mil 38mil Guaranteed.

Cap space still 57.6mil

Byron Jones:
Yes he's a solid CB but is he a shut down? NO. He doesnt get turnovers. He's solid.
5yrs 52mil 20mil SB 30mil total guaranteed
2019 cap hit. 10mil base(guranteed) 4mil SB prorated
14mil or almost half of his total guranteed money paid in yr 1.

43.8mil in cap space

Randy Gregory:
I know i know...But hear me out. Jerry is really close with this kid. I could see jerry give him something the same way this team did that with Barry Church. Gregory is getting on the verge of becoming a absolute nightmare for opposing teams. Keep him happy and its not like he's 23. He's gonna eb 27 this coming yr. He doesnt have anymore guaranteed money so they can just move his 2019 and turn that into guranteed money.
4yrs 32mil 16mil SB 20mil guranteed.
2019 cap hit 3mil base(1mil guranteed) 4mil SB prorated

36.8mil cap space

LP Ladouceur:
Guy is never going to retire
1yr 1mil guranteed.

35.8mil cap space

Freeagency:

Landon Collins:
I think ultimately it will be Earl in Dallas but i would go after Collins. Earl takes Woods off the field id rather have Heath play situationally.

5yrs 60mil 25milSB 35mil guranteed
2019 cap hit 8mil base (guaranteed) 5mil SB prorated

22.8mil cap space

Jesse James:
Jarwin and Schultz are ok as backups. Swaim and Gathers should be gone in 2019. Dallas needs a #1 TE. And this guy does it all. Blocks and catches.
5yrs 37mil 12milSB 15mil Guranteed
2019 caphit 3mil base(guranteed) 2.5mil SB pro rated

17.3mil cap space

Draft:

Round 2
Gerald Willis II DT Miami
A faster version of Maliek Collins. Crawford moves around alot Dallas needs to build more depth at DT. Younger brother of Landon Collins.

Round 3
Isiah Price T Ohio State
Dallas needs to start looking at the the future at the tackle posistion. Develop a guy whos already good to take over in the near future. Tyrons back is never going to back to right.

Round 4
Davis Sills WR West Virginia
Best redzone target in College the past 2 yrs.

Round 4(comp)
Dru Samia G Oklahoma
Guy who has played T and G. But did alot better in 2018 after being moved to G.

Round 5
Keesean Johnson WR Fresno State
This kid is a really good WR. A lesser version of Devante Adams but can get it done at all levels of the field.

Round 7
Easton Stick QB North Dakota State
Nice prospect who plays smart and is mobile.

MY 2019 Starters

QB: Dak Prescott
RB: Ezekiel Elliot
WR: Amari Cooper
WR: Michael Gallup
WR: David Sills
TE: Jesse James
LT: Tyron Smith
LG: Joe Looney
C: Travis Frederick
RG: Zack Martin
RT: La'el Collins

LDE: Demarcus Lawrence
3tech: Tyrone Crawford
1tech: Amtwuan Woods
RDE: Randy Gregory
LB: Leighton Vander Esch
LB: Jaylon Smith
CB: Byron Jones
CB: Chidobe Awuzie
CB: Anthony Brown
FS: Xavier Woods
SS: Landon Collins

I am holding you to all of this. Any of this doesn't happen? There will be hell to pay.

 

[LatinMind]

I am holding you to all of this. Any of this doesn't happen? There will be hell to pay.

lol. i have some info. Early but still info. MY boy who is a coach at fresno state told me Cowboy scouts were all over Keesean Johnson Wr at the las vegas bowl

 

[Bigdog]

I hope that Dak does give the Cowboys the Tom Brady treatment. Here is something that the Cowboys should approach Dak about and that is you are the qb of the Dallas Cowboys which is the most popular position of any sport in the world. If we do well so will you with endorsements deals because America likes a winner. If we can't sign our core players because we have to pay you a lot of money than we might not win as many games or Super Bowls. When we win, Dallas is relevant good or bad. Just something to think about.

 

[Verdict]

I really think Gregory has turned the page. He had a agent who took the money and ran, the guys he has around him now are there for him whenever he needs them or is feeling a certain way. There was a great espn article on him a few weeks ago.

Paying under 8mil a season for Gregory would be a godsend.

I personally believe that he has turned the corner too, but with his past track record I am putting the risk of loss on the player, not the team. I wouldn't give him much guaranteed money - it wouldn't be $8million per year.

 

[Verdict]

It's WAY too early burn i would be trying to get a WR somewhere in the draft, an OL and a DT.

 

[LatinMind]

I personally believe that he has turned the corner too, but with his past track record I am putting the risk of loss on the player, not the team. I wouldn't give him much guaranteed money - it wouldn't be $8million per year.

Randy Gregory
30 tackles 6sacks 2 FF 7tfl 15qb hits

Demarcus Lawrence
64 tackles 10.5 sacks 2ff 1int 15tfl 23qb hits

Gregorys stats come in 14 games playing limited snaps, Lawrence is full time 16 games.

I understand the Greory past, but thats the past. He's getting tested multiple times a week and hasnt tsted positive. Some of our favorite Cowboys of all time were coke heads. I had the same mind frame as you do as recent as 3 weeks ago. But reading that espn article and reading up on articles on google, i really believe Gregory has changed. And i think the one thats changed him was Jerry. In the article on espn it talks about guys in black suits going to pick Gregory up and draging him back to rehab. In the same article it talks about Jerry most likely being the person who sent them. It also talks about Gregory calling Jerry the night he didnt get drafted in the first round and crying on the phone and telling Jerry to believe in him and draft him.

HE only has 2 yrs time in as 2016 and 2017 were lost. So he will only be a think a exclusive rights FA in 2020, and a RFA in 2021. So Dallas has control of him for atleast 3 yrs but i just dont see them playing it like that with him.

 

[fansince68]

IDK about Lawrence. ore guranteed money is what is going on with contracts now rather then overall yrs because of the fluff yrs.

Hey Latin. You didn't mention Beasly. Does that mean we let him go?

 

[jsb357]

Linehan will be gone if the offense lays an egg Saturday.

 

[LatinMind]

Hey Latin. You didn't mention Beasly. Does that mean we let him go?

I think he's been gone. Was a decent player with big limitations. He can play one posistion and thats it. He plays it really good tho. But Dallas has been able to find slot WRs easy. they went from Crayton to laurent Robinson, and then to Beasley. Next comes the nect player come next yr. I think Cedrick Wilson will be the next guy. I can see Austin too. If you watch Austin run routes they are really good.

 

[fansince68]

I think he's been gone. Was a decent player with big limitations. He can play one posistion and thats it. He plays it really good tho. But Dallas has been able to find slot WRs easy. they went from Crayton to laurent Robinson, and then to Beasley. Next comes the nect player come next yr. I think Cedrick Wilson will be the next guy. I can see Austin too. If you watch Austin run routes they are really good.

Austin seems to be made of tissue paper. He's less dependendable than Sean Lee.