So maybe we CAN afford a FA or two for the D?

[Nirvana]

Possibilities:

1. DT3 Jason Hatcher
2. RDE Greg Hardy
3. FS Jairus Byrd
4. RDE Michael Johnson
5. DT3 Lamarr Houston
6. DT1 Linval Joseph
7. RDE Jared Allen
8. DT3 Henry Melton

 

[Idgit]

Hopefully. But nobody too expensive. I'd be happy to be able to afford 1-2 year rentals on some retreads who can still play at a couple of positions of obvious need while we build from the draft.

 

[jazzcat22]

Just don't overpay aging guys, stay to plan as if the cap didn't go up that much.

 

[Direwolf63]

Possibilities:

1. DT3 Jason Hatcher
2. RDE Greg Hardy
3. FS Jairus Byrd
4. RDE Michael Johnson
5. DT3 Lamarr Houston
6. DT1 Linval Joseph
7. RDE Jared Allen
8. DT3 Henry Melton

The salary cap hasn't been Jerry biggest problem. The problem is HOW he uses the money. The cap could go to $300M, but Jerry is still there. And that's the problem that needs to be resolved.

 

[erod]

No, it just means other teams can afford MORE of them.

 

[CyberB0b]

Think Will Allen and Justin Durant.

 

[BigStar]

I just see it as more room for the upcoming Dez/Smith deals.

 

[xwalker]

Possibilities:

1. DT3 Jason Hatcher
2. RDE Greg Hardy
3. FS Jairus Byrd
4. RDE Michael Johnson
5. DT3 Lamarr Houston
6. DT1 Linval Joseph
7. RDE Jared Allen
8. DT3 Henry Melton

Yes, the Cowboys could afford any 1 free agent that they want. They could have done it before the cap increased. It would be even easier now. Keep in mind that the 1st year cap hit of Carr's 50M contract was only 3.2M. That means they could sign a 100M player for a 2014 cap hit of 6.4M.

I'm sure that Hardy will be franchised.

Hatcher is too old, IMO. Also, he had some lingering issues with the shoulder/neck. We've seen what that type of injury issue can do to a player with Ware as the example.

Oakland has a huge amount of cap space. I don't know why they would re-sign Houston.

Allen is the same age as Ware; however, he does not have big injury issues and has actually been more productive over the past few years. Also he is a legit 4-3 DE with no question about his size. If I had the choice between Allen and Ware at the same price, I might go with Allen. If they want Ware to take a pay cut, they should bring Allen in for an interview when FA starts.

The Gianst have let some go Free Agents leave in the past. Linval Joseph would be the ideal 1-tech, IMO. He is only 25.

Henry Melton might be available because of the injury, the history with Marinelli and the lack of history/fit with Chicago's new defensive scheme. It's believed that Chicago will run a 4-3, but their D-Coordinator, DL coach and LB coach has primarily coached the 3-4. There was a report that they are planning to move DE McClellin to LB.

The Bengals have been cheap in the past and have already paid out a couple of big contracts on defense. Michael Johnson could be available; however, I would see his previous D-Coordinator Zimmer wanting to sign him in Minn.

Byrd is a wildcard. They would have to give him a 20% pay increase to franchise him again, but some reports indicate that they might do it anyway.

 

[Nightman]

The salary cap hasn't been Jerry biggest problem. The problem is HOW he uses the money. The cap could go to $300M, but Jerry is still there. And that's the problem that needs to be resolved.

I would disagree. The cap went from 128m in 2009 to 120m in 2011 and is only getting back to the 2009 levels this year. That was completely unexpected and add in the 10m penalty, Spencer getting hurt in camp and Ratliff quitting on the team, a lot of things were out of his hands.

Dallas should be all over the guys on this list. They could all help immediately and in the future.

 

[LatinMind]

Possibilities:

1. DT3 Jason Hatcher
2. RDE Greg Hardy
3. FS Jairus Byrd
4. RDE Michael Johnson
5. DT3 Lamarr Houston
6. DT1 Linval Joseph
7. RDE Jared Allen
8. DT3 Henry Melton

Yes, I think this team would probably go after Melton if they get an endorsement from Marinelli. Hatcher could be brought back but i think inside both side want to move on. Hardy will be signed to a new deal, theyre already working with him on it.