Twitter: Stephen Jones: Josh Norman wants too much for Cowboys comfort

[StarBoyz83]

They'll have a tough time becoming a consistent contender if they don't fix the secondary. Adding cheap parts isn't going to get it done.

That and more importantly the dline

 

[StylisticS]

Pay Josh Norman $16 mil...."too expensive"

Pay Brandon Carr $14 mil...."steal of a deal"

LOL

Different philosophies now. Notice they have been trying to get out of that contract the last two years.

 

[Craig]

Different philosophies now. Notice they have been trying to get out of that contract the last two years.

Dont use reason.

 

[KJJ]

That and more importantly the dline

The secondary and the DL both are problem areas. If we can mount a pass rush that would help the secondary so an edge rusher is the first area of need. Pressure helps create turnovers and the lack of a pass rush is one of the reasons our corners had ZERO int's last season.

 

[Sydla]

Different philosophies now. Notice they have been trying to get out of that contract the last two years.

Apparently not trying hard enough.

 

[Plankton]

He probably wants over the vet minimum.

 

[StylisticS]

Apparently not trying hard enough.

The year isn't done yet.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

No thanks. I'd rather focus on the front 7. Besides, our biggest need in the secondary is a safety.

 

[Sydla]

The year isn't done yet.

I wouldn't hold my breath. LOL.

 

[Sydla]

No thanks. I'd rather focus on the front 7. Besides, our biggest need in the secondary is a safety.

I would say they are both equal in need. Unless you think Claiborne locking down a starting CB spot is a good thing.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I would say they are both equal in need. Unless you think Claiborne locking down a starting CB spot is a good thing.

CB is a need. But it isn't a position I want to deal out monster free agent money for. Or a high draft pick for that matter. Scandrick is coming back and Jones is going into his 2nd year. Those two guys alone will be good DBs. And I think Claiborne and Carr can man the other spots. I'd love a safety like Karl Joseph in the draft, but I don't think our needs in the secondary outweigh our needs on the D-line. I'd spend big money and high picks on DL 10 times out of 10 before spending it on DB.

 

[KJJ]

CB is a need. But it isn't a position I want to deal out monster free agent money for. Or a high draft pick for that matter. Scandrick is coming back and Jones is going into his 2nd year. Those two guys alone will be good DBs.

I haven't seen enough of Norman who burst on the scene last season to know how good he really is but if you can get a lockdown corner which is something this team hasn't had in years they would be worth the money. Scandrick is coming off a significant knee injury so who knows if he'll return to form or not and Jones is slated to play safety so we need a solid corner.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Different philosophies now. Notice they have been trying to get out of that contract the last two years.

Of course...but we're still paying a guy who is half as good almost as much...we can conclude that it isnt the paying that is the issue.

 

[cowboyblue22]

seems to me like lots of fans here are really high on bryon jones. I am not sure he is as good as some think he is needs prove it to me like lots of others on this team.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I haven't seen enough of Norman who burst on the scene last season to know how good he really is but if you can get a lockdown corner which is something this team hasn't had in years they would be worth the money. Scandrick is coming off a significant knee injury so who knows if he'll return to form or not and Jones is slated to play safety so we need a solid corner.

Sure, but who really is a lock down corner these days? Like you said, Norman came out of nowhere. Is he that good or was the front-7 that good? Put an elite front-7 in front of a guy like Scandrick and he'll be a top CB.

 

[J_Allen]

LOL.

I was just thinking that. Norman, who is actually good, too pricey. Carr, who is not good, just about right.

Carr is past not good. He's atrocious.

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

Yeah, Carr is bad money. I'm still encouraged the Jones aren't going after Norman at that price.

 

[mattjames2010]

He is 28 and an All Pro CB...that is what they get

In what fantasy land does a CB with ONE good year get near Revis money?

Are people really going to whine about this? Who am I kidding, people are whining over a Jeff Heath contract.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Pay Josh Norman $16 mil...."too expensive"

Pay Brandon Carr $14 mil...."steal of a deal"

LOL

We are not paying Brandon Carr 14m

 

[MRV52]

This Front Office is learning how to run a Franchise finally. Don't overpay for players that might not even pan out for you. How many big FA players have been busts when they have move to a new team?