Twitter: Rapoport: The Cowboys are still looking for edge help, hosting former Lions DE Jason Jones

[BrAinPaiNt]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 28s28 seconds ago
The #Cowboys are still looking for edge help, hosting former #Lions DE Jason Jones on a visit, source said.

 

[Alexander]

Is he "quick twitch" enough?

 

[phildadon86]

Is he "quick twitch" enough?

Wonder what his SPARQ scores are

 

[Floatyworm]

Wouldn't shock me one bit if we handed this guy 3 million a year.......

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Is he "quick twitch" enough?

Alhough in full snark mode, You are asking the wrong question.

You should be asking...will this help prevent us from taking Buckner or Bosa with the the 4th pick in the first round.

If the answer is yes...jump up and down and quit with the snark.

If the answer is no...proceed with the snark.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Nice, solid player capable to start.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Is he the guy that rag-dolled Tyron on the game ending sack a few years ago?

 

[Sydla]

Averaged around 4 sacks or so per year the last few years.

I guess the new approach to fixing DE will be throw as many bodies at the problem as you can and hope something works out.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Averaged around 4 sacks or so per year the last few years.

I guess the new approach to fixing DE will be throw as many bodies at the problem as you can and hope something works out.

The idea is to give Rod "waves " of fresh players on the defensive line in the hopes that although one person might not get a huge number of sacks, a few will combine to get a number of sacks.

Although so far I am not sure we will be able to produce waves with some of these players and might be lucky to produce ripples.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

As of right now the Cowboys are showing almost $10 mil in available cap space.

 

[CCBoy]

I assume that he would play a rotational part at defensive end, and be a younger journeyman to that of Crawford, unsigned at present.

Yes, his addition as well, could have an effect upon emergency at the position. The team already invested in Lawrence and Gregory at position.

 

[StarBoyz83]

How long until he signs with somebody else? Today or tomorrow?

 

[Idgit]

Averaged around 4 sacks or so per year the last few years.

I guess the new approach to fixing DE will be throw as many bodies at the problem as you can and hope something works out.

This is the same thing we've been doing across the board at other positions in FA under Garrett. Bring in players who can give you snaps at a discount in FA, and free the team up to add developmental talent in the draft. Even last season before bringing Hardy in, they made it clear that the goal was to play with a heavy rotation along the DL. Greg Hardy was a bit of a bluebird for us in that he was an impact player we were able to sign on essentially a pay-as-you-go basis.

 

[Idgit]

How long until he signs with somebody else? Today or tomorrow?

PIT and MIA were already reportedly interested in him.

If we're determined to get players at good value in FA, we have to be prepared to lose anybody who can get an offer at a better rate. It comes with the territory.

 

[Alexander]

I guess the new approach to fixing DE will be throw as many bodies at the problem as you can and hope something works out.

That really is not new. Sounds like 2014's DL by committee.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Also keep in mind...This is Rapoport reporting this...

 

[Stash]

I like this idea. A solid, veteran player at a position of obvious need. Not a world-beater, but who is at this stage of free agency? I think he's certainly an upgrade over Mincey and I'd be happy about any move that allowed the team to not be locked into drafting a defensive end at #4 overall.

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[TheFinisher]

This would actually be a nice signing. He's a better player than Mincey ever was and can definitely be a legit starter at LE for us.

 

[John813]

PIT and MIA were already reportedly interested in him.

If we're determined to get players at good value in FA, we have to be prepared to lose anybody who can get an offer at a better rate. It comes with the territory.

Just a guess, I would assume Miami would be out of the picture, as they have signed Williams and Branch.

So, not sure what other options he has, if he/teams see him as a 4-3 DE.

 

[CCBoy]

Good, socially redeemable and he fits....