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As the offseason begins in earnest, I keep looking at the two biggest situations concerning the Cowboys:
What happens with Tony Romo?
And
How does this team acquire a quality pass rusher?
And I keep coming back to two things.
First, the Texans are a playoff team handicapped by not having a capable quarterback. In terms of Romo destinations, they make more sense to me than anywhere else, for a number of reasons.
Second, that same Texans team has tough decisions to make on retaining some good young talents.
They're currently in good bad shape, with the ability to take on Romo's salary while being stuck with another year of Osweiler's deal. The cost of both would be high, but not impossible, and for just one year. They could then keep Romo with no guaranteed money and cut Osweiler with a tolerable cap hit in 2018.
But they've got big money tied up in JJ Watt already and they've extended Whitney Mercilus as well. Clowney will likely cost $14 million to tag for 2018, and more than that on average going forward.
In addition, they've got DeAndre Hopkins coming up for a top 5 receiver contract.
They've got to decide who they can afford to keep and who they have to let go. And to decide if they want to watch another season wasted by poor quarterback play.
In looking at this year's free agency, I see no pass rusher who would be the true difference maker that the Cowboys so desperately need. Most will be tagged or re-signed anyway, and those left won't be worth their price tag. Even the best like JPP have warts and question marks. I just don't see a real option there.
But what Dallas does have, is a proven starting quarterback in Tony Romo. And I believe that the Texans best meet any and all requirements that Romo might have.
Minimal move involved. No team is closer.
A playoff team already.
Good offense in place with RB, TE, WR, and a good OL.
One of the best defense's in the league.
Clowney has some health question marks just like Romo does, so there would shared risk involved for both sides. But both teams would be filling their biggest needs while still having reliable options left after the deal.
And to help make sure to get a deal done, I'd be willing to throw in a draft pick or two, but at this point, I'm wondering what it would take?
Given the injury and financial circumstances, and the players already in place, I can see it as a possibility for the Texans to trade Clowney. In fact, I've seen Texans fans discussing it themselves already. And, given rumors ive already heard regarding their head coach, I can definitely see a sense of urgency within the organization to get something done now rather than wasting another season.
In examining all possible options, this one makes the most sense to me, but I'd be interested in hearing others' thoughts and perspectives?
What happens with Tony Romo?
And
How does this team acquire a quality pass rusher?
And I keep coming back to two things.
First, the Texans are a playoff team handicapped by not having a capable quarterback. In terms of Romo destinations, they make more sense to me than anywhere else, for a number of reasons.
Second, that same Texans team has tough decisions to make on retaining some good young talents.
They're currently in good bad shape, with the ability to take on Romo's salary while being stuck with another year of Osweiler's deal. The cost of both would be high, but not impossible, and for just one year. They could then keep Romo with no guaranteed money and cut Osweiler with a tolerable cap hit in 2018.
But they've got big money tied up in JJ Watt already and they've extended Whitney Mercilus as well. Clowney will likely cost $14 million to tag for 2018, and more than that on average going forward.
In addition, they've got DeAndre Hopkins coming up for a top 5 receiver contract.
They've got to decide who they can afford to keep and who they have to let go. And to decide if they want to watch another season wasted by poor quarterback play.
In looking at this year's free agency, I see no pass rusher who would be the true difference maker that the Cowboys so desperately need. Most will be tagged or re-signed anyway, and those left won't be worth their price tag. Even the best like JPP have warts and question marks. I just don't see a real option there.
But what Dallas does have, is a proven starting quarterback in Tony Romo. And I believe that the Texans best meet any and all requirements that Romo might have.
Minimal move involved. No team is closer.
A playoff team already.
Good offense in place with RB, TE, WR, and a good OL.
One of the best defense's in the league.
Clowney has some health question marks just like Romo does, so there would shared risk involved for both sides. But both teams would be filling their biggest needs while still having reliable options left after the deal.
And to help make sure to get a deal done, I'd be willing to throw in a draft pick or two, but at this point, I'm wondering what it would take?
Given the injury and financial circumstances, and the players already in place, I can see it as a possibility for the Texans to trade Clowney. In fact, I've seen Texans fans discussing it themselves already. And, given rumors ive already heard regarding their head coach, I can definitely see a sense of urgency within the organization to get something done now rather than wasting another season.
In examining all possible options, this one makes the most sense to me, but I'd be interested in hearing others' thoughts and perspectives?
