Priority to Resign Carr

[Miller]

What?

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/354168/Re-signing-Carr-'top-priority'-for-Dallas

ESPN Dallas considers re-signing free agent CB Brandon Carr the Cowboys' top offseason priority.

Carr made retirement comments in a post-Divisional Round statement, but is fully expected to continue playing. He started every game the last five years for Dallas and has been a steady presence in the secondary. Entering his age-31 season, Carr would have a strong market if he reaches the open market.

 

[Killerinstinct]

Sure it is. We need a guy that never gets an interception and never breaks up a pass. Apparently Carrs strategy is to hope the QB throws elsewhere but if he does throw to his guy, just tackle him quickly and don't let him run loose.

 

[Carson]

He is a dependable #2 corner. Never misses a game.

He may not make tons of picks, but with the emergence of Brown and Scandrick we should be fine.

Re-sign Carr and Church.

CB - Carr, Brown, Scandrick
FS - Jones
SS - Church

Let's not create holes that we may not be able to fill

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Sure it is. We need a guy that never gets an interception and never breaks up a pass. Apparently Carrs strategy is to hope the QB throws elsewhere but if he does throw to his guy, just tackle him quickly and don't let him run loose.

Carr was never as good as his contract paid him and not close to as bad as his detractors paint him.

 

[RS12]

Sure it is. We need a guy that never gets an interception and never breaks up a pass.

You forgot the costs a lot of money part.

 

[RS12]

The Cowboys FO needs to get past "the devil you know" fears they have.

 

[Teague31]

We'd really miss all those interceptions. Oh wait. Never mind

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Once again we are seeing JJ putting his player loyalty above the good of the team. I see zero reasons he should be a priority. If he wants to sign a dirt cheap contract I say fine.

 

[Sydla]

He is a dependable #2 corner. Never misses a game.

He may not make tons of picks, but with the emergence of Brown and Scandrick we should be fine.

Re-sign Carr and Church.

CB - Carr, Brown, Scandrick
FS - Jones
SS - Church

Let's not create holes that we may not be able to fill

Great. Return the same secondary that actually wasn't as good as people think.

Makes sense.

If Carr is our top priority over actually improving the pass rush or the secondary, then it's going to be one boring and disappointing FA period.

 

[RandyOh]

He should be brought back on a 1 year deal. We are not going to spend big in FA for a corner nor would we get someone that at his level for as cheap as he would come. We also can not try and fix the problem with 2 or more rookie corners no matter how high of picks we use on them. One of Mo or Carr needs to be brought back and I'm leaning more towards Carr due to his dependability.

 

[tm1119]

Reality is that starting CB's cost a ton on the free agent market. If we can have some combination of Scandrick, Brown, Carr, 2nd/3rd round pick I think we will be just fine, IF we upgrade the pass rush. Mind boggling to me how focused people are on the secondary when it doesnt matter if we still can't get to the QB.

 

[JohnsKey19]

He is a dependable #2 corner. Never misses a game.

He may not make tons of picks, but with the emergence of Brown and Scandrick we should be fine.

Re-sign Carr and Church.

CB - Carr, Brown, Scandrick
FS - Jones
SS - Church

Let's not create holes that we may not be able to fill

Nothing against either player. But I would look to get younger and faster at both spots. Church has been solid but would be getting paid for past performance and not what he'd bring to the table the next 3+ years. A huge no-no 29 year old box safety in today's wide open game. Carr is already talking about retirement at age 30. Great guy but that concerns me going forward.

 

[TheHerd]

Trust and comfort. #1 priorities for our coaching staff.

 

[RamziD]

Let me get on the record saying I would like Carr back next year

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The Cowboys gave up the fewest yards per completion in the conference last season and Carr was a big part of that. We get too caught up in stats sometimes and think a guy is no good unless he gets six-plus picks per year.

It's not Carr's fault the Cowboys overpaid him in 2012. You can pay somebody 50 million bucks, but it won't make that guy a 50 million player. Carr is what he's always been- a solid, dependable professional.

At the right price this time, I have no problem whatsoever with Dallas re-signing Carr.

 

[gmoney112]

Anyone against this move doesn't understand the league. When you have 4 DB's on the market, with 3 of them having been starters when they were healthy, and little to no depth, you bring back guys relatively cheap that can play football on your team.

There is no talent bucket you just go and get players you want at a position you want. It doesn't exist.

This ain't Madden. This is chess, not checkers.

Carr is a vet, a pro, has started every single game since he's been in the league. Any team would consider him valuable. He's not going to get paid some huge contract like people throw out there to support their argument for not bringing him back, or the ones that have no idea how much players cost in this league whining when he gets his value.

Since day 1, he's been a lock to come back. And that's exactly what should happen.

 

[WillieBeamen]

He is a dependable #2 corner. Never misses a game.

He may not make tons of picks, but with the emergence of Brown and Scandrick we should be fine.

Re-sign Carr and Church.

CB - Carr, Brown, Scandrick
FS - Jones
SS - Church

Let's not create holes that we may not be able to fill

So keep basically the same horrendous secondary AND let our best CB walk

 

[Teague31]

A year ago we were desperate to force him to take a pay cut, now we are desperate to resign him? I call BS

 

[Hawkeye19]

A year ago we were desperate to force him to take a pay cut, now we are desperate to resign him? I call BS

In fairness-- he moved to the right side this year and it really benefitted him. This was his best year as a Cowboy.

I want him back. The guy is a pro and a standup locker room leader-- not to mention the fact that he was in the running for Walter Payton Man of the Year last year.

Never a distraction, never hurt, and solid play overall. He's not a shutdown corner, but there is always room on my roster for guys like Carr.

 

[Alexander]

Do not pay age.