Spencer looking at options too

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Dallas Cowboys free agent DE Anthony Spencer drawing interest from multiple teams
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Published: March 10, 2015 8:41 pm
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates after running in for a touchdown after picking up a fumble after Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) lost the ball in the fourth quarter to make the score 36-17 during the National Football League regular season finale game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland Sunday December 28, 2014. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)

One day into free agency, multiple teams have already expressed interest in Dallas Cowboys free agent defensive end Anthony Spencer.

The Cowboys were able to re-sign Spencer in late April last year to a one-year contract with a base salary of $1.25 million (the deal could have paid up to $3.5 million) after designating him as their franchise player in 2012 and 2013 and paying him a combined $19.4 million. Spencer, 31, played in only one game in 2013 before undergoing microfracture surgery on his left knee Oct. 1, 2013.

Spencer, who had a career-high 11 sacks in 2012, has spent all eight seasons with the Cowboys. He came on strong late last season, recording a team-high seven quarterback pressures and one sack in the Cowboys’ two playoff games.

The Cowboys and Spencer are a good fit. He likes it in Dallas. The Cowboys like him as a veteran locker room leader. But they won’t get into a bidding war for Spencer. They would prefer to re-sign him on another low-risk deal, but that seems unlikely with multiple teams already in play.

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[cds99]

We are screwed if we keep having to fill holes

 

[tyke1doe]

It aint like Spencer helped us down the stretch when we needed him. Let him go.

 

[iamliko22]

More than fine with Hardy taking his spot

 

[coach steele]

Looked better down the stretch. However, the guy had .5 sacks. I don't know how big of a hole that is. I think he will have a better year next year though.

 

[Aven8]

It aint like Spencer helped us down the stretch when we needed him. Let him go.

Yep. That sack fumble that the rookie screwed up was awful.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

It aint like Spencer helped us down the stretch when we needed him. Let him go.

I thought he was better down the stretch, no?

 

[ufcrules1]

Good ole Spencer. Practically raped this team all the years he was here.

 

[Nightman]

I thought he was better down the stretch, no?

I thought he was playing better as the year went on. They even moved him around a little and dropped him into some coverages. He is good depth and plays the run at SDE better than anyone we have on the team. I wouldn't break the bank, but his versatility is a plus.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I thought he was better down the stretch, no?

yes

 

[guag]

If someone offers him more than 2 years / $2-3 mil they can have him.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

The good news is, aside from Murray, we haven't lost any star players yet. We've only lost menial to average (Parnell, Durant, Harris, maybe Moore, Melton, maybe Spencer, Selvie, possibly Carter, McClain is slightly above average). But the other problem is, if we wait too long, we'll only be able to replace the menial players we lose with other menial players. Our problem last year was that our defense lacked talent. There might not be any talent left lying around by the time we decide to start filling cracks in the ship.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Yep we'll miss his 0.5 sacks . Dude has hung around way longer than he should've .

 

[Mansta54]

I thought he was better down the stretch, no?

Yep, he certainly was. He came on well down the stretch as he became more comfortable with his knee.

 

[Bleu Star]

The good news is, aside from Murray, we haven't lost any star players yet. We've only lost menial to average (Parnell, Durant, Harris, maybe Moore, Melton, maybe Spencer, Selvie, possibly Carter, McClain is slightly above average). But the other problem is, if we wait too long, we'll only be able to replace the menial players we lose with other menial players. Our problem last year was that our defense lacked talent. There might not be any talent left lying around by the time we decide to start filling cracks in the ship.

I share your pain.

 

[Bleu Star]

I thought he was better down the stretch, no?

Yup. Very solid down the stretch. we probably think he'll stay and play for chump change because we are rhe world's greatest franchise. Zzz.. That type of arrogance with our FAs will land us back at 8-8 next year.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

Are we going to have anyone left after free agency? Geez :-(

 

[Wezsh0T]

We paid Spencer a tagged season for doing nothing and stuck by him when he was injured. This annoys me.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He is a criminal and should be arrested for stealing. Either that or play for free next year.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He had 11 sacks tagged in 2012 and got hurt. He played out of position for a hair above the vet min last year. You guys are acting like he was just dogging it.

Here he is a situational pass rusher unless they want to play him at the SAM. He is not nearly as effective playing a 5 or 7 technique particularly against the run. I don't get the sour grapes.