Now time to sign Crawford and the OL

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Dez was the obvious priority but Crawford is due next year and Fred presumably the year after following his 5th year option being picked up. This is where the team has really struck paydirt by signing guys like Ratliff, Church, Scandrick and Beasley in their first 4 years.

Smith set the tone for lucrative deals that don't hamstring the team and Dez signing for $14m per on a cap nearing $170m is not too far off that mark. Keep this train rolling.

 

[guag]

Well, maybe "now" might not be necessary for the OL, but certainly coming up soon.

 

[Wood]

Dez was the obvious priority but Crawford is due next year and Fred presumably the year after following his 5th year option being picked up. This is where the team has really struck paydirt by signing guys like Ratliff, Church, Scandrick and Beasley in their first 4 years.

Smith set the tone for lucrative deals that don't hamstring the team and Dez signing for $14m per on a cap nearing $170m is not too far off that mark. Keep this train rolling.

you really have to hope Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence become play makers because Dallas really can't afford another mega deal and Hardy will want big contract after season.

 

[burmafrd]

to be blunt I want to see more from Crawford before ponying up big money.

 

[Nightman]

Dallas will likely save 6m on the cap with the Dez deal

I would like to see a 4/24m deal for Crawford.

He hasn't made big money so he might jump at a deal.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Dez was the obvious priority but Crawford is due next year and Fred presumably the year after following his 5th year option being picked up. This is where the team has really struck paydirt by signing guys like Ratliff, Church, Scandrick and Beasley in their first 4 years.

Smith set the tone for lucrative deals that don't hamstring the team and Dez signing for $14m per on a cap nearing $170m is not too far off that mark. Keep this train rolling.

wouldn' surprise m to sign one or both o them during the season.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Can we enjoy and rejoice in the Dez deal first?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

you really have to hope Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence become play makers because Dallas really can't afford another mega deal and Hardy will want big contract after season.

Tyron only makes $10m for the next several years. Scandrick and Witten are paid under market value. While Dez will probably be billed as setting a new market, he isn't paid close to what the top WR makes. Romo's $17m is looking very reasonable nowadays. Carr is an easy cap casualty in coming years. We're not as hamstrung as you think.

I also think that even if he blows up this year and has 15+ sacks, Hardy isn't going to make Suh/Houston money. His baggage is what it is.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Can we enjoy and rejoice in the Dez deal first?

Sure but do you want Jerry, Stephen, and Will spending all their time rejoicing? Hell, why can't you do both? I'm still stoked.

 

[itsaboat]

The big names at the end of this year, imo, are Crawford and Hardy. Can we sign them long term?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

to be blunt I want to see more from Crawford before ponying up big money.

I think youre missing the point. I'm talking about paying him a deal like Ratliff got after his rookie deal. If he doesn't improve and only gives you 3 sacks a season and solid run defense then it might be a slight overpay but if you can sign him to $7m AAV you do it.

You just hope he doesn't pull a Ratliff if he blows up and set expectations as a managed risk.

 

[burmafrd]

I think youre missing the point. I'm talking about paying him a deal like Ratliff got after his rookie deal. If he doesn't improve and only gives you 3 sacks a season and solid run defense then it might be a slight overpay but if you can sign him to $7m AAV you do it.

You just hope he doesn't pull a Ratliff if he blows up and set expectations as a managed risk.

I just do not think he is worth any serious money. More flash then substance.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I just do not think he is worth any serious money. More flash then substance.

ahh burm, always the jaded romantic.

 

[AzorAhai]

Todd Archer said earlier on ESPN that the team will likely try to extend him with the cap savings from the Dez deal.

 

[xwalker]

you really have to hope Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence become play makers because Dallas really can't afford another mega deal and Hardy will want big contract after season.

I don't think signing Hardy would be a problem for the cap.

By the time many young players are getting big money Romo will likely be gone. Zack Martin will not be a true free agent until after the 2018 season.

The Cowboys have been reducing dead money each year but are stil at 12M this year. That could be near zero in a year or two. Also, the NFL cap is continuing to increase.

 

[erod]

I'm just worried to death about the 2017 draft.

Any corners available? Who do we want?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Todd Archer said earlier on ESPN that the team will likely try to extend him with the cap savings from the Dez deal.

Crawford?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Tyron only makes $10m for the next several years. Scandrick and Witten are paid under market value. While Dez will probably be billed as setting a new market, he isn't paid close to what the top WR makes. Romo's $17m is looking very reasonable nowadays. Carr is an easy cap casualty in coming years. We're not as hamstrung as you think.

I also think that even if he blows up this year and has 15+ sacks, Hardy isn't going to make Suh/Houston money. His baggage is what it is.

I think your right about Hardy, however I still think your looking somewhere in the 12-14 per year ballpark.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I'm just worried to death about the 2017 draft.

Any corners available? Who do we want?

Jones is key. If he ultimately becomes a #1 CB the position isnt as dire as it could be. We still need depth

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I think your right about Hardy, however I still think your looking somewhere in the 12-14 per year ballpark.

Elite pass rush production for 80% of the cost seems palatable to me.