Seattle and Atlanta interested in Terrell McClain

[CalPolyTechnique]

McClain is the one in-house FA I want to resign.

 

[stilltheguru88]

This is where the BPA stuff gets comical to me. If we go into the draft with only Thornton as a 1 tech how do we not draft a 1 tech in the first few rounds? Assuming we don't sign a free agent? Going into next year with Thornton and a low round rookie would be beyond stupid.

 

[big dog cowboy]

take the comp pick

If it nets a 7th, take it since they are tradeable now.

 

[Biggems]

Yes let atlanta sign him

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

If it nets a 7th, take it since they are tradeable now.

Who wants a 7th round pick?

 

[rockj7]

He tailed off pretty well too.

We take no days off here at the Zone. Side note amen bro he did tail off the

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

We already have our starters at DT with Collins and Crawford. Have Thornton as the backup. I think Irving stays at LDE so that'll leave one spot open at DT.

 

[stilltheguru88]

We already have our starters at DT with Collins and Crawford. Have Thornton as the backup. I think Irving stays at LDE so that'll leave one spot open at DT.

Collins isn't a 1 tech. We have to stop forcing guys into positions they don't play at their best.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Collins isn't a 1 tech. We have to stop forcing guys into positions they don't play at their best.

He's played both already and did fine at 1 tech. In the games McClain didn't play Collins played there and looked great. You're not going to pay Crawford 9 million to stay on the bench and Collins is definitely a starter. One things for sure Crawford is not a DE.

 

[stilltheguru88]

He's played both already and did fine at 1 tech. In the games McClain didn't play Collins played there and looked great. You're not going to pay Crawford 9 million to stay on the bench and Collins is definitely a starter. One things for sure Crawford is not a DE.

McClain missed one game so I don't get where Collins played so well at 1 tech. He's a 3 technique who doesn't handle double teams well. And Crawford can def stay on the bench because we rotate guys anyway. Starting 3 tech should be an open competition

 

[mattjames2010]

LOL this place is pretty much asking for a nearly all new defense next year.

Throw a reasonable deal at McClain and hope he takes it.

 

[waving monkey]

Draft is strong at DT this year. Not opposed to an upgrade here that can penetrate and absorb the double team.

this is my hope. Drafting both DT and DE

 

[CF74]

He flashed enough that somebody will throw money at him, just hope we look to the draft instead. He hasn't been consistent enough or available much in my book. I was expecting a big impact from him in the playoffs but he was a non-factor. Maybe he came back from injury too soon, in any event we already paid Thorton so I doubt we spend anymore on him...

 

[Stash]

I think the Cowboys are only "lukewarm" on the guy.

He played well in '16 for the most part but offering him a 4 year deal could backfire with his injury history.

Very true, but it's a tough decision on him either way. He played well last year and I'm not sure who would play 1T if he left.

 

[Stash]

IMO, T McClain in not appreciated enough by the fans. He was the cornerstone of the D-line last season. The man has a right to get paid. If that means giving him what they gave Thornton then do it.

It's funny that people will cut down McClain - the starter - while nobody wants to talk about what Thornton - a backup - is being paid.

But yeah, sure, we'll just plug in the guy who barely got on the field last year. No problem.

 

[Stash]

Collins isn't a 1 tech. We have to stop forcing guys into positions they don't play at their best.

You mean like Crawford?

 

[Stash]

He's played both already and did fine at 1 tech. In the games McClain didn't play Collins played there and looked great. You're not going to pay Crawford 9 million to stay on the bench and Collins is definitely a starter. One things for sure Crawford is not a DE.

What "games" were they? Can you list those "games"? Thanks!

 

[SportsGuru80]

Let him walk... I need DT that's less injury prone... IMO

 

[stilltheguru88]

You mean like Crawford?

What is his position?

 

[cowboy_ron]

I think the Cowboys are only "lukewarm" on the guy.

He played well in '16 for the most part but offering him a 4 year deal could backfire with his injury history.

When you're as stacked as we are on the defensive side of the ball pretty much everybody would be expendable.