Rapoport: Cowboys want to keep Pollard, franchise tag an option

[Jake]

If I'm Pollard, I'm not crazy about signing a franchise tag. RB's have a short shelf life and one chance to get paid.

 

[Sydla]

How about trying to bring Schultz back on a reasonable deal?

Because it's likely he's going to get more than reasonable deal from someone else.

 

[JD_KaPow]

And they were clearly wrong about Schultz too.

That was the most obviously correct move they made this year.

 

[Stash]

No, they were not wrong.

Tag was clearly the best option.

Letting a player go rather than overpaying was the best option.

Keeping Schultz in 2023 would be wrong.
- Ferguson can replace him.
- Free agency comes before the draft.

I’m aware of the timing.

 

[Stash]

What about if they don’t cut zeke and he agrees to a significant pay cut ?

I would still think that the overall costs for the running back position would be unmanageable.

 

[CowboyDAK]

Tag him and draft Kendre Miller from TCU.

 

[Stash]

That was the most obviously correct move they made this year.

Not even close.

His production didn’t come close to the cost.

 

[Stash]

Franchise tag isn’t a second contract

Sure it is. And it’s $10 million guaranteed in cap space.

 

[JD_KaPow]

Not even close.

His production didn’t come close to the cost.

You seriously didn't like his 7-95-2 production in the playoffs last week? That's what's important.
The cost this year doesn't matter. It's the out-year commitment that matters, and he comes with none.

 

[Stash]

Lol, they were clearly right. Don't you like winning?

One has NOTHING to do so the other. LOL.

But nice try.

 

[Stash]

They certainly should bring Pollard back for next season.

Nope.

 

[Kolemmitt]

Ezekiel Elliott may be playing his last game with the Cowboys today.

That comes in a couple of weeks.

 

[xwalker]

Letting a player go rather than overpaying was the best option.

I’m aware of the timing.

Schultz has been a key contributor this season.

Ferguson was just on TV on one of local Sunday morning shows about the Cowboys (All shows taped during the week).
- He said he was not ready game 1 and now laughs at himself when he reviews early season game film.

 

[Stash]

You seriously didn't like his 7-95-2 production in the playoffs last week? That's what's important.
The cost this year doesn't matter. It's the out-year commitment that matters, and he comes with none.

Not for $11 million no.

 

[Stash]

Schultz has been a key contributor this season.

Ferguson was just on TV on one of local Sunday morning shows about the Cowboys (All shows taped during the week).
- He said he was not ready game 1 and now laughs at himself when he reviews early season game film.

Linda Wells did a great coaching job this year.

 

[doomsday9084]

The right answer here is to:
- Franchise Pollard $10.1m
- Draft an RB in the 2nd to 4th round
- Cut Zeke post June 1, which saves $10.9m

You would actually save money versus the cap.

 

[shabazz]

..after SHultz catchs 3 TD's today. You guys will be, Oh *****!

I like Schultz but Ferguson and Hendershots play has dismissed his leverage for big money from the Cowboys….I’d like to keep him but bidness is bidness

 

[Frosty]

What's to prepare? A rookie can step up on day 1 of next season.

And what run the ball yes,, but can they pick up on protections, catch the ball out of the backfield.....not many can do that year one successfully ....get the QB hurt and that would be the end of it

 

[JD_KaPow]

I like Schultz but Ferguson and Hendershots play has dismissed his leverage for big money from the Cowboys….I’d like to keep him but bidness is bidness

That's why the franchise tag was such a good decision. You get him this year as the rookies develop, and you have no out-year commitment to him so you can let him go after this year wtih no dead money.

 

[Stash]

I like Schultz but Ferguson and Hendershots play has dismissed his leverage for big money from the Cowboys….I’d like to keep him but bidness is bidness

It’s not from a lack of appreciation for what he contributes, it’s simply the reality of cap management.

Same for Zeke. I don’t question his efforts, but he just can’t justify what he costs.