News: Open Letter to Dez Bryant

[ABQCOWBOY]

I realize that. All im saying is, doesnt a team usually have a pro/con list? lol.

Of course but I don't think anybody is confused about what Dez brings to the table. The fact that the Cowboys franchise him kind of speaks to the fact that the Cowboys value him. The money he will be getting for the tag is not insignificant. It's actually a great deal of money to play football. I'm just saying that I don't think the poster was trying to denigrate Dez. I think he was simply pointing out what factors are in play, if you are the Cowboys management.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Wow way to call out all of his faults. How bout naming some of the positives? Just saying

His positives are the reason he is getting paid 12.8 million this season and in the discussion for a mega payday.

 

[Bigdog]

I understand that Dez wants his money and rightfully so. I understand that the Cowboys are being financially responsible and good for them. Dez is no where near CJ type money or money you pay qbs. However, every player has some type of ego and Dez is no exception. He wants to paid as a top 3 wr, the only question is, will he get from the Cowboys or some other team.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I get it. Dez wants his security and his money.

And if there is a team out there willing to give him CJ money?

Good luck Dez......

Now, who is playing for the Dallas Cowboys team?

Dez is a superstar. He is going to get his. He can join CJ with his money and all that, but he does that. I doubt he ever gets to a Super Bowl. And getting to a Super bowl and especially winning it. Being a superstar on a team that does that, puts you above the CJ money for years and years to come....ery

imho. These types of contracts for players, excluding the QB position , while good for that player, are bad for the team. The TEAM.

I know. its a business, etc etc etc,...money money money.

But if I am coach. GM. Owner. I want TEAM guys. If you cant grasp that. Go away.

Thats my issue with this. All of the other stars on this team worked out "Team friendly" deals. If Dez is a team guy like so many claim, then show me. As of right now he seems not to be working out a team deal that would keep the band together and make a run at a title next year. Lets be honest. Whatever he gets inked to, he aint gonna be eating PBJ sandwiches and bologna for dinner. I hope all of this is just negotiations and they can come to a deal. Dallas needs a deal in place so they can sign the rest of our guys and potential Defense additions via FA.

 

[LatinMind]

It is interesting Dallas put the non exclusive tag on him. So Dallas would willing to let him go for 2 firsts. Itll be interesting once FA starts if somebody bites.

 

[yimyammer]

I see nothing wrong with that open letter. people have got to realize that Dez has feelings too. and that like it is business for the cowboys. it's business for Dez too. what if next year with only this one year deal, he tears up a knee? he won't get anywhere near the money he is worth. can anyone blame him next year if he still plays hard.but he also plays not to get hurt. that's not the way Dez plays. but not having a long term deal could be a factor in how the man plays.

Then he needs to take into consideration the team is at risk if he blows out his knee and has a career ending injury. The risk can't all be one sided and if they give him 40 mill and he blows out his knee in the first game and can never play again, then the team is screwed. There has to be compromise with the understanding that Dallas has historically redone contracts by giving more guaranteed money as the player progresses in his career not to mention the myriad of benefits that come with playing for the Cowboys that will net him more money than a higher salary elsewhere.

If these players want to win, they can't expect to squeeze every last nickel out of a deal and if that's all a player is out for then I trade him or let him walk because one player can't win you a championship in this league, you have to field the deepest 53 possible and may be better off sacrificing a little at the top of your talent in order to spread that risk and salary among several, albeit lesser, players.

 

[phildadon86]

It is interesting Dallas put the non exclusive tag on him. So Dallas would willing to let him go for 2 firsts. Itll be interesting once FA starts if somebody bites.

I dont think it says dallas would let him go. If someone makes an offer. Which i highly doubt. Dallas has 5 days to match it

 

[LatinMind]

I dont think it says dallas would let him go. If someone makes an offer. Which i highly doubt. Dallas has 5 days to match it

Of course they would have the right to match, But if they put that one him they would consider it is what im saying.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

Then he needs to take into consideration the team is at risk if he blows out his knee and has a career ending injury. The risk can't all be one sided and if they give him 40 mill and he blows out his knee in the first game and can never play again, then the team is screwed. There has to be compromise with the understanding that Dallas has historically redone contracts by giving more guaranteed money as the player progresses in his career not to mention the myriad of benefits that come with playing for the Cowboys that will net him more money than a higher salary elsewhere.

If these players want to win, they can't expect to squeeze every last nickel out of a deal and if that's all a player is out for then I trade him or let him walk because one player can't win you a championship in this league, you have to field the deepest 53 possible and may be better off sacrificing a little at the top of your talent in order to spread that risk and salary among several, albeit lesser, players.

exactly. The agent who wrote this open letter, has no concerns for Team and organization , none what so ever. It doesn't even cross his mind.....

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

exactly. The agent who wrote this open letter, has no concerns for Team and organization , none what so ever. It doesn't even cross his mind.....

It's true. Agents get a percentage of the deal so it's in their best interests to sign the most lucrative deal they can.

 

[Apollo Creed]

exactly. The agent who wrote this open letter, has no concerns for Team and organization , none what so ever. It doesn't even cross his mind.....

Yep. And sometimes that strategy bites you in the rear, ask the Postons about this.

Bill Parcells refused to do business with them.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

It's true. Agents get a percentage of the deal so it's in their best interests to sign the most lucrative deal they can.

thats all they concern themselves with....

Dallas could lose every game they play, as long as Dez gets as much as he possible can in his career....

He wants Dez to get a 100 gazillion instead of 70 gazillion. Thats it. Thats his job. Thats all that concerns him..... Cowboys win what?? lose? win? doesnt matter.

 

[cowboyvic]

It is interesting Dallas put the non exclusive tag on him. So Dallas would willing to let him go for 2 firsts. Itll be interesting once FA starts if somebody bites.

As much as i hate it, a team like Seattle should do it. 2 low first round picks for Dez would be a steal.with their defense, and a big time WR like Dez. they would be hard to get.

 

[birdwells1]

It is interesting Dallas put the non exclusive tag on him. So Dallas would willing to let him go for 2 firsts. Itll be interesting once FA starts if somebody bites.

If I were New England or Seattle I'd definately think about it because the picks would probably be late round anyways.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

As much as i hate it, a team like Seattle should do it. 2 low first round picks for Dez would be a steal.with their defense, and a big time WR like Dez. they would be hard to get.

i disagree. I will take that deal. Give me 2 first rounders. Pick up Cobb or someone like that. for a lot less money then what Dez is asking. Use that saving to bring in Hardy maybe another Defensive player, And move on.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

The longer it goes, the more I'll blame Dez for it.

For all of Jerry's faults, one of them is not treating his players unfairly. At some point you have to be a team player and stop chasing every last dollar.

Jerry paid market value for Romo at gun point.

Then he took advantage of Smith.

Before that it was Carr which I'd many a moon ago.

We lowballed Murray.

People say things have changed around here. Perhaps they have (the above). Perhaps they haven't (we overpaid Beasley).

All I know is that it isn't as clear cut anymore that "Jerry takes care of his players."

 

[birdwells1]

Then he needs to take into consideration the team is at risk if he blows out his knee and has a career ending injury. The risk can't all be one sided and if they give him 40 mill and he blows out his knee in the first game and can never play again, then the team is screwed. There has to be compromise with the understanding that Dallas has historically redone contracts by giving more guaranteed money as the player progresses in his career not to mention the myriad of benefits that come with playing for the Cowboys that will net him more money than a higher salary elsewhere.

If these players want to win, they can't expect to squeeze every last nickel out of a deal and if that's all a player is out for then I trade him or let him walk because one player can't win you a championship in this league, you have to field the deepest 53 possible and may be better off sacrificing a little at the top of your talent in order to spread that risk and salary among several, albeit lesser, players.

So you think that the way contracts have been structured since the salary cap should change now with Dez?

 

[birdwells1]

exactly. The agent who wrote this open letter, has no concerns for Team and organization , none what so ever. It doesn't even cross his mind.....

An agent works for the player not the organization. Just because a team has mismanaged the cap the player shouldnt pay.

 

[Plumfool]

Hope Dez gets all the money he can. Hope management makes a good deal.

 

[yimyammer]

So you think that the way contracts have been structured since the salary cap should change now with Dez?

If it means giving guarantees and a salary like were given to Megatron (which I believe was a bad contract that overstated the market which is probably contributing to the lack of a deal getting done already) then yes and its not just applicable to Dez. We've seen how this team performs when they dole out money to players without regard to the future, overall cap and what happens if the player doesn't play up to his contract. Its nothing against Dez, I just don't believe a team can win the Super Bowl by having too many players with contracts at the top of the league and the downside is greater than the upside because I don't believe a few players can pull the rest of the team across the finish line.

It could be a case of being damned if they do and damned if they don't but at least if they don't, they'll have salary cap space, a roster spot and maybe even some draft picks to mitigate the loss of Dez. Worse case scenario, franchise him again next year and then decide. There is value in having flexibility going forward in exchange for a higher cap hit in the short term.