NFL Rumors: Here’s What’s Stalling Potential Earl Thomas-Cowboys Trade

[The Cleaner]

To all the people saying they would only offer a 4th rounder or worse for Earl Thomas - are you aware that if Dallas traded for him and let him leave as a free agent after one year, they would probably get a compensatory 3rd round pick in return? It seems pretty unlikely that Seattle will accept a trade where their compensation is less than what they would receive by letting Earl walk after a year.

 

[Beast_from_East]

To all the people saying they would only offer a 4th rounder or worse for Earl Thomas - are you aware that if Dallas traded for him and let him leave as a free agent after one year, they would probably get a compensatory 3rd round pick in return? It seems pretty unlikely that Seattle will accept a trade where their compensation is less than what they would receive by letting Earl walk after a year.

Seattle is not trading him for a 4th, they are not stupid.

The hang up is the first rounder, Dallas is not going to give up pick 19 because that is going to be our new starting WR.

So its 2nd rounder or nothing..............your move Seattle

 

[Carter]

Not more than a 4th honestly. Hes hitting 30 hasnt been healthy last 3 years.

He is a FA next season. Its not like hes the missing Piece to our Championship Run this Season so we can just wait a year and sign him as a FA next Offseason if we want.

 

[Starforever]

Why give up so much for one piece to an unfinished puzzle?

 

[4th_and_short]

If the FO could get the deal done for a 4th, I’d be thrilled. Even a 3rd tbh. ET would put the growing secondary at a new level and we aren’t going to draft anyone at that point who could match that potential right away. The cap hit would be tough but it’s manageable.

I believe the backfield is going to be strength moving forward and with Richard coming in, along with ET to teach the nuances, the secondary could become elite. Dallas rated in the 20s late season in both passing TDs and TO ratings.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I honestly think everyone in the CowboyZone is getting a woodie thinking about adding Earl Thomas in
the Dallas Cowboy Secondary. Be honest.

Not really. Older player who will cost a lot, while I kind of like our young guys.

Lots of other places I'd rather spend that money.

 

[Rockport]

There are fanatics on both sides.

Yes, some folks complain about everything.

Yes, some folks support every more and just "cheer for the laundry".

And some criticize when necessary as well as applaud when necessary.

 

[Hadenough]

Not more than a 4th honestly. Hes hitting 30 hasnt been healthy last 3 years.

He is a FA next season. Its not like hes the missing Piece to our Championship Run this Season so we can just wait a year and sign him as a FA next Offseason if we want.

Too many times ive seen teams give up too much for a player who is older and had some injuries and it never really works out in their favor!

 

[John813]

To all the people saying they would only offer a 4th rounder or worse for Earl Thomas - are you aware that if Dallas traded for him and let him leave as a free agent after one year, they would probably get a compensatory 3rd round pick in return? It seems pretty unlikely that Seattle will accept a trade where their compensation is less than what they would receive by letting Earl walk after a year.

In 2020.

3rd or 4th in 18 may be worth more than a potential 3rd rounder in 2020.

 

[northerncowboynation]

I wouldn't mind a trade down in round 1, netting us another 3'rd rounder. Take that Seattle and not a pick higher. You don't want it? Early is yours for the season, disgruntled players are great. Keep him

 

[ksg811]

To all the people saying they would only offer a 4th rounder or worse for Earl Thomas - are you aware that if Dallas traded for him and let him leave as a free agent after one year, they would probably get a compensatory 3rd round pick in return? It seems pretty unlikely that Seattle will accept a trade where their compensation is less than what they would receive by letting Earl walk after a year.

That’s the cost of receiving your pick early. Seattle would get AT BEST a 3rd round compensatory in 2020 and possibly only a 4th. The third would be around pick 100, almost 20 picks lower than our 3rd at 81. The government doesn’t increase your Social Security payout because you want it at 64 instead of 66. They reduce it for early withdrawal. The present value of a maturing asset is less than the full value at maturity.

That leaves the present fair value at a 4th. If a sweetener is needed, then a conditional mid round 2019 pick can be added.

 

[Jake]

To all the people saying they would only offer a 4th rounder or worse for Earl Thomas - are you aware that if Dallas traded for him and let him leave as a free agent after one year, they would probably get a compensatory 3rd round pick in return? It seems pretty unlikely that Seattle will accept a trade where their compensation is less than what they would receive by letting Earl walk after a year.

What Seattle would accept doesn't concern me. Overpaying for a guy because of what he's been in the past would be bad business.

History tells us ET's best years are likely behind him, and then there are his contract status and salary expectations to consider. Those factors should be the basis of any offer for him.

 

[phildadon86]

"Out of fear of losing him for nothing" is grossly inaccurate.

Not really. If you’re referring to comp picks they won’t get higher than a third. The safety market was really soft this offseason I don’t see him getting what he thinks on the open market. Dallas is his best chance at one more big pay day

 

[Stash]

Not really. If you’re referring to comp picks they won’t get higher than a third. The safety market was really soft this offseason I don’t see him getting what he thinks on the open market. Dallas is his best chance at one more big pay day

Yes, really.

A third round comp pick is entirely different from "nothing". Anybody saying they would lose him for "nothing" is uninformed.

 

[Teague31]

the problem is Thomas leaves next year, signs a huge deal elsewhere and Seattle gets a 3rd or 4th round comp pick. So why would they take only that from us and also lose him for this season?

 

[Section446]

Not going to happen, doesn't make financial sense.

 

[sdfidaho]

Nice. I grew up in Boise. Nice place. Moved away for school a long while ago and even though I have lived in other cities in mountain west/intermountain area, Boise is probably still my favorite. Denver and Salt Lake are nice, but there's just too damn many people. Everything in between is too damn rural for my tastes.

Moved here from Illinois in March of 2000.
The growth here is insane, but I love the area!
Mild temperatures with beautiful scenery and plenty of things to do.

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

It's funny that the same posters that always comp lain about the front office "picking up players from Home Depot and the JAGS".

Now the office is truly interested in a game changer and now the same posters are saying "i wouldnt give more than a 4th".

TELL ME IN WHAT WORLD IS EARL THOMAS NOT WORTH AT LEAST A 3RD ROUNDER

 

[phildadon86]

Yes, really.

A third round comp pick is entirely different from "nothing". Anybody saying they would lose him for "nothing" is uninformed.

Oh ok in that sense then yes youre correct. My bad I misread that

 

[aikemirv]

Give them a second, yes.

We won't find a player of his calibre at 50.

Or..... get him next year for free!!!!!!