Twitter: Shaq leaving Dallas without a deal

[exciter]

They wouldnt have brought him in if that was the case.

Indianapolis wouldn’t have cut him and taken a massive dead cap hit the next 2 seasons while trying to make a late playoff run if not the case!

 

[Gambit]

They tried, guys. Honest offer.

One of the most over used phrases on this board and in this situation completely irrelevant.

The Colts are hook for his salary this year, regardless what any team pays him, the difference comes from Colts. Zero new money this year unless someone overpays him more than the original salary, which is extremely doubtful

 

[conner01]

This isn't a bidding war. He's getting his full deal from the Colts -- anything he gets this year will come out of that so he's not going to make new money.

Exactly. It’s not about money. He gets the same no matter who he signs with

 

[Joe Realist]

Eagles will sign him as expected

 

[Denim Chicken]

Part of his complaint with Indy was due to his lack of playing time. He's LB3 here and LB1 in Philly.

I'm sure that is the point Philly will be making.

 

[conner01]

We like our guys.

They have interest in him but it’s not like you can make a better offer. He’s getting paid by the colts and he can’t get anymore

 

[rambo2]

Jerry and cap boy strike again. He will be an eagles by end of week and be a pain in the butt come playoffs guaranteed.

Lol

 

[GMO415]

I'm sure we made our best offer, I'm not worried.

Iggles sign him

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Leonard apparently has made promises to other teams that he would at least listen to all offers before making a decision.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...ith-cowboys-expected-to-meet-with-other-teams

That's certainly an understandable approach,,, I also wouldn't fault him for taking less money for a better chance at a championship.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Curious... has he played at all this year? Is he in a position to play immediately and if not, does anyone know his timeline on hitting the field? Just guaging his impact.

He has played in every game, but their other LBs are getting way more snaps and he didnt like it.

 

[Risen Star]

 

[rambo2]

Of course he left...didn't you hear Jerry yesterday on 105.3 gushing over the Thanksgiving ratings....that is ALL that matters to him and Chuckles. Have you EVER heard another owner of GM gush about ratings of a game they played in? I HATE this organization!!!

Lol

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

This isn't a bidding war. He's getting his full deal from the Colts -- anything he gets this year will come out of that so he's not going to make new money.

I assumed he gets the guaranteed money, but not the unguaranteed part. so the money from cowboys or eagles is added on top of it. to be honest, I don't know how this part of the cap works

 

[JW82]

Yet we take chances on guys in the draft all the time with known injury issues. Why would they even bring him in if this was the reason not to sign him? This was known before hand.

Dallas front office is notorious for low balling these players and they go elsewhere and succeed many times.

I would imagine their doctors took a look at him in person today. Doesn't mean Broaduss is correct.

 

[rambo2]

,Never trust a word of what he says

Lol. So much bs here.

 

[rambo2]

He will be an eagle. No doubt in my mind. They will offer more than Dallas as they are always all in for getting that championship.

Dallas has more money than Philadelphia.

 

[rambo2]

Indianapolis wouldn’t have cut him and taken a massive dead cap hit the next 2 seasons while trying to make a late playoff run if not the case!

He passed the physical.

 

[KingCorcoran]

I assumed he gets the guaranteed money, but not the unguaranteed part. so the money from cowboys or eagles is added on top of it. to be honest, I don't know how this part of the cap works

I do not believe he is allowed to get paid more for this season than what he would have been paid by Indy, and whatever he signs for Indy pays the difference. He can negotiate for subsequent years, however, and with his physical issues certainly would want to. Indy unloaded him to avoid the financial risk of guaranteed money in his contract in case of injury.

 

[Deionindahood]

Cunningham is likely back this week and Dean should be back soon.

Morrow is playing good ball as well

Dean is on IR the 2nd time this season.
Cunnigham has a hamstring injury. They need help at LB.

 

[Asklesko]

If he's so good, why is he free?