Rate of Return on Free Agent Edge Rushers

[Nation]

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I put together the attached to take a look at how much free agent defensive linemen are returning on the field. It seems like the best approach for the Cowboys will be to go over guys that require 2-6M in terms of guaranteed money, because while the top-tier guys are a better bet for a monster 10+ sack season they also command a ridiculous amount of guaranteed money and they are no sure thing to deliver the production that they cost.

The best defense in the league is arguably Seattle and their leading sacker in 2014 had 7 sacks and their leading sacker in 2013 had 8.5 sacks. If I'm Jerry Jones I'd attack the edge rusher position with a high pick in the 2015 draft, along with several flier-type contracts on 2nd tier rushers. The cost of a top level guy is just not worth it when you consider the risk involved with a flop of a contract.

 

[xwalker]

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I put together the attached to take a look at how much free agent defensive linemen are returning on the field. It seems like the best approach for the Cowboys will be to go over guys that require 2-6M in terms of guaranteed money, because while the top-tier guys are a better bet for a monster 10+ sack season they also command a ridiculous amount of guaranteed money and they are no sure thing to deliver the production that they cost.

The best defense in the league is arguably Seattle and their leading sacker in 2014 had 7 sacks and their leading sacker in 2013 had 8.5 sacks. If I'm Jerry Jones I'd attack the edge rusher position with a high pick in the 2015 draft, along with several flier-type contracts on 2nd tier rushers. The cost of a top level guy is just not worth it when you consider the risk involved with a flop of a contract.

Sacks per Million:
Mincey 6

 

[PoundTheRock]

This is all well and fine, but having a player like Jeremy Mincey is why the Cowboys are at home right now.

 

[Hoov]

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I put together the attached to take a look at how much free agent defensive linemen are returning on the field. It seems like the best approach for the Cowboys will be to go over guys that require 2-6M in terms of guaranteed money, because while the top-tier guys are a better bet for a monster 10+ sack season they also command a ridiculous amount of guaranteed money and they are no sure thing to deliver the production that they cost.

The best defense in the league is arguably Seattle and their leading sacker in 2014 had 7 sacks and their leading sacker in 2013 had 8.5 sacks. If I'm Jerry Jones I'd attack the edge rusher position with a high pick in the 2015 draft, along with several flier-type contracts on 2nd tier rushers. The cost of a top level guy is just not worth it when you consider the risk involved with a flop of a contract.

I agree with looking for an affordable de that looks to be reliable and plays with effort right now rather than risk paying a big contract - unless of course it was a young player that is a sure thing. But then teams don't let those guys go

I think they should use 1st round pick on best d lineman available either de or dt

 

[Nation]

This is all well and fine, but having a player like Jeremy Mincey is why the Cowboys are at home right now.

The moral of the story is that elite pass rushers are coveted, and they are held onto unless you have a real terrible salary cap situation. Their original team has had a chance to evaluate them in house and knows what they bring to the table and the truly elite guys are locked up. Then you have the pass rushers that reach free agency who command elite salaries, but generally don't provide elite production.

 

[PoundTheRock]

The moral of the story is that elite pass rushers are coveted, and they are held onto unless you have a real terrible salary cap situation. Their original team has had a chance to evaluate them in house and knows what they bring to the table and the truly elite guys are locked up. Then you have the pass rushers that reach free agency who command elite salaries, but generally don't provide elite production.

Definitely. The Cowboys need to draft and develop their own pass rushers.

 

[Hoov]

This is all well and fine, but having a player like Jeremy Mincey is why the Cowboys are at home right now.

Well. That fumble by Murray could also have something to do with it.

 

[PoundTheRock]

Well. That fumble by Murray could also have something to do with it.

It contributed, but Aaron Rodgers being able to stand in the pocket clean on one leg might indicate you have a problem upfront.

 

[Hoov]

The moral of the story is that elite pass rushers are coveted, and they are held onto unless you have a real terrible salary cap situation. Their original team has had a chance to evaluate them in house and knows what they bring to the table and the truly elite guys are locked up. Then you have the pass rushers that reach free agency who command elite salaries, but generally don't provide elite production.

Yes. This is exactly right. Which is why I agree with build through draft and use free agency to find depth and shore up weak spots until young players can be developed.

 

[Hoov]

It contributed, but Aaron Rodgers being able to stand in the pocket clean on one leg might indicate you have a problem upfront.

Yes. I'm really interested to see how the packers offensive game plan is tweaked to account for Rodgers injury against Seattle defense.

 

[JBell]

This is all well and fine, but having a player like Jeremy Mincey is why the Cowboys are at home right now.

Early nomination for worst post of 2015.

If the D-line had 8 Jeremy Minceys, we'd be getting ready to play Seattle.

 

[PoundTheRock]

Early nomination for worst post of 2015.

If the D-line had 8 Jeremy Minceys, we'd be getting ready to play Seattle.

Believe that if you want to, but he is a sub-par starter. He plays hard and I like him, but he's not good. If you think he's good you need to watch more football.

 

[Hoov]

So who are some free agent de that won't break the bank

 

[visionary]

Sign Suh
Draft DE at 27
Draft or sign real FS

 

[Leadbelly]

Well. That fumble by Murray could also have something to do with it.

Caused by Julius 'Mr 0.9 Sacks Per Mil' Peppers. (and Murray's own carelessness)

 

[Alexander]

Sign Suh

I cannot wait for free agency to start so this nonsense can stop.

 

[MWH1967]

So who are some free agent de that won't break the bank

Edge Defenders

1. Justin Houston
2. Jerry Hughes
3. Jason Pierre-Paul
4. Greg Hardy
5. Brian Orakpo
6. Pernell McPhee
7. Jabaal Sheard
8. Jason Worilds
9. Brandon Graham
10. Derrick Morgan
11. Adrian Clayborn
12. Akeem Ayers
13. Brooks Reed
14. John Abraham
15. George Selvie
16. George Johnson
17. O'Brien Schofield
18. James Harrison
19. Dwight Freeney
20. Sam Acho
21. Corey Wootton
22. Anthony Spencer
23. Osi Umenyiora
24. Kroy Biermann
25. Da'Quan Bowers
26. Shaun Phillips
27. Parys Haralson
28. Arthur Moats
29. Larry English
30. Marcus Benard

 

[reddyuta]

Sounds good in theory but it depends on how much we can get a 2nd tier guy mcphee. If there is a chance to get JPp or Hardy then I would try real hard to make it work.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

This is all well and fine, but having a player like Jeremy Mincey is why the Cowboys are at home right now.

No, having guys like Golden Cock and George Selvie are why the Cowboys are at home right now. Ask the Seahawks, they have a lot of Jeremy Minceys on their d-line.

 

[visionary]

I cannot wait for free agency to start so this nonsense can stop.

Yep, it'll stop once we sign him