Twitter: Rumor: Cowboys making a strong push to sign Za'Darius Smith

[Bullflop]

I can't help but wonder how strong Stephen's offer was if Smith blocks his calls! It surely doesn't seem like a "strong" push to me!

 

[Jarntt]

They've won the NFCE only 2 times in the last 5 years.

Not exactly killing it there.

4 out of the past 8 is kind of dominant even if in a weak division. Tallest midget in the room kind of thing, but still...

 

[Miller]

I know this has been hashed out on here but If what they are saying is true about why he pulled out of the Ravens deal we have no shot. He’s looking for big deals

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/details-emerge-surrounding-failed-deal-163556020.html


“…Smith and his agent then proposed a different deal to the Ravens. The Ravens accepted the revised terms. They were then told that Smith would make a decision the next day…The next day, Smith and his agent proposed a dramatically different deal. The Ravens passed, and that was that.”

Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network relayedthat one of the reasons why the deal fell apart was due to Von Miller and Chandler Jonessigning lucrative contracts with the Buffalo Billsand Las Vegas Raiders, respectively.

“The deal then fell apart after Von Miller (six years, $120 million) and Chandler Jones (three years, $51 million) signed bigger free agency contracts. That is believed to be a factor in Smith’s decision to not rejoin the Ravens, per league sources.”

 

[Jarntt]

I know this has been hashed out on here but If what they are saying is true about why he pulled out of the Ravens deal we have no shot. He’s looking for big deals

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/details-emerge-surrounding-failed-deal-163556020.html


“…Smith and his agent then proposed a different deal to the Ravens. The Ravens accepted the revised terms. They were then told that Smith would make a decision the next day…The next day, Smith and his agent proposed a dramatically different deal. The Ravens passed, and that was that.”

Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network relayedthat one of the reasons why the deal fell apart was due to Von Miller and Chandler Jonessigning lucrative contracts with the Buffalo Billsand Las Vegas Raiders, respectively.

“The deal then fell apart after Von Miller (six years, $120 million) and Chandler Jones (three years, $51 million) signed bigger free agency contracts. That is believed to be a factor in Smith’s decision to not rejoin the Ravens, per league sources.”

I'm not so sure we have no shot, if we even want him. I mean, I have to assume there is some common ground somewhere between $35M and $120M...

 

[DasTex]

I know this has been hashed out on here but If what they are saying is true about why he pulled out of the Ravens deal we have no shot. He’s looking for big deals

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/details-emerge-surrounding-failed-deal-163556020.html


“…Smith and his agent then proposed a different deal to the Ravens. The Ravens accepted the revised terms. They were then told that Smith would make a decision the next day…The next day, Smith and his agent proposed a dramatically different deal. The Ravens passed, and that was that.”

Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network relayedthat one of the reasons why the deal fell apart was due to Von Miller and Chandler Jonessigning lucrative contracts with the Buffalo Billsand Las Vegas Raiders, respectively.

“The deal then fell apart after Von Miller (six years, $120 million) and Chandler Jones (three years, $51 million) signed bigger free agency contracts. That is believed to be a factor in Smith’s decision to not rejoin the Ravens, per league sources.”

Thanks - I was wondering why he rejected the agreement. Yup, we have no shot then.
Wagner or bust now

 

[DallasMike]

His guaranteed money is basically 2 years, $28 million.

He will never see anything close to $70 million unless he overperforms.

What was Jerry guaranteeing him? Same thing...2/28?

 

[RandyOh]

Can he please rip out my heart and sign somewhere already so I can move onto Bobby Wagner! Gosh!

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

He's only ever played LB right? Ware made the transition well, but that could be a consideration in what team he goes to.

 

[maryquality]

Can he please rip out my heart and sign somewhere already so I can move onto Bobby Wagner! Gosh!

Until Wagner signs elsewhere and breaks your heart again!!

 

[speedkilz88]

He's only ever played LB right? Ware made the transition well, but that could be a consideration in what team he goes to.

He was an end at Kentucky. He was tried out at the senior bowl as a LB and then played LB for Ravens & Packers. He's 6-4 1/2 275 and ran a 4.83 at the combine.

 

[Jarntt]

He's only ever played LB right? Ware made the transition well, but that could be a consideration in what team he goes to.

You sign a Smith for passing downs and in the nickel the 3-4 becomes a 4-3 most of the time and even if there is a different set used on a particular play, he's playing the edge either way. He can put his hand in the dirt or stand up, whichever he prefers when he is hunting QBs...

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

He was an end at Kentucky. He was tried out at the senior bowl as a LB and then played LB for Ravens & Packers. He's 6-4 1/2 275 and ran a 4.83 at the combine.

Not that he cant do it, but literally all his success is as a stand-up pass rusher. That would definitely influence my decision making

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

You sign a Smith for passing downs and in the nickel the 3-4 becomes a 4-3 90% of the time. He can put his hand in the dirt or stand up, whichever he prefers when he is hunting QBs...

But if he's at what Baltimore offered him, can you justify a 14m$ part time player?

 

[Jarntt]

But if he's at what Baltimore offered him, can you justify a 14m$ part time player?

We rotate our ends either way. No Dallas DL had 55% of defensive snaps played last year (injuries were part of this). You pay a guy like him to rush the passer. Not to get run over and not be able to set the edge on early downs. Gregory only played 63% of snaps in the playoff game. What's that worth I guess is up for debate

 

[davey999]

Officially signed by Vikings. Move on.

 

[DasTex]

 

[eternaljester81]

 

[Carson]

SHOCKED!!!

 

[Miller]

I'm not so sure we have no shot, if we even want him. I mean, I have to assume there is some common ground somewhere between $35M and $120M...

Right! There is a shot from the standpoint we made cap room and could sign him. I went “no shot” because he went through 2 offers and a counter with the Ravens and left because he saw the market. I just don’t see the Jones family throwing out what he’d want. I may be dead wrong.

 

[Denim Chicken]