Stephen Jones says Dallas Cowboys have not closed door on free agent LB Anthony Barr

[Doomsday101]

The Dallas Cowboys have been flirting with the idea of signing free agent linebacker Anthony Barr to bolster their depth at the position since May.

And although they opened training camp without making a move on Barr, vice president Stephen Jones said the four-time Pro Bowler remains a viable option for the Cowboys.

He said the team wanted to take a look at second-year linebacker Jabril Cox and other linebackers in training camp before making a final decision on Barr, who has played eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cox played seven games last year before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. His recovery has gone so well that he was not put on physically unable to perform list to start camp and is a full participant, though the Cowboys plan to be cautious when him.

If all goes well, the athletic Cox, a 2021 fourth-round pick, could push Leighton Vander Esch for the starting spot opposite Micah Parsons.

But given the injury histories of Cox and Vander Esch, who returned on a one-year deal, the Cowboys are looking at veteran insurance options.

Stephen Jones says Dallas Cowboys have not closed door on free agent LB Anthony Barr (msn.com)

 

[links18]

What's the hold up then? Oh right, money.....

 

[phildadon86]

The Dallas Cowboys have been flirting with the idea of signing free agent linebacker Anthony Barr to bolster their depth at the position since May.

And although they opened training camp without making a move on Barr, vice president Stephen Jones said the four-time Pro Bowler remains a viable option for the Cowboys.

He said the team wanted to take a look at second-year linebacker Jabril Cox and other linebackers in training camp before making a final decision on Barr, who has played eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cox played seven games last year before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. His recovery has gone so well that he was not put on physically unable to perform list to start camp and is a full participant, though the Cowboys plan to be cautious when him.

If all goes well, the athletic Cox, a 2021 fourth-round pick, could push Leighton Vander Esch for the starting spot opposite Micah Parsons.

But given the injury histories of Cox and Vander Esch, who returned on a one-year deal, the Cowboys are looking at veteran insurance options.

Stephen Jones says Dallas Cowboys have not closed door on free agent LB Anthony Barr (msn.com)

Veteran insurance options? If they are worried about injuries is Barr really the answer? lol

 

[JohnsKey19]

What's the hold up then? Oh right, money.....

Whether we agree or not, there's no way they're paying a guy they probably will use in a part-time fashion close to 10 million. They're definitely playing the waiting game expecting his asking price to decrease as we get closer to Week 1...

 

[Doomsday101]

Veteran insurance options? If they are worried about injuries is Barr really the answer? lol

Why not, you do know it damn near impossible to get a player who has never been injured, this is pro football and injuries will happen. Getting him you get a quality player to give added depth

 

[phildadon86]

Why not, you do know it damn near impossible to get a player who has never been injured, this is pro football and injuries will happen. Getting him you get a quality player to give added depth

There are injuries in football of course. But Barr has been injured. Like a lot.

 

[CowboyRoy]

What's the hold up then? Oh right, money.....

You dont listen very well do you?

 

[CowboyRoy]

Why not, you do know it damn near impossible to get a player who has never been injured, this is pro football and injuries will happen. Getting him you get a quality player to give added depth

They just said point blank that they want to see what Cox can do first. You dont sign a guy like Barr to backup, you sign him to start.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

 

[JPM]

Translation: He has to play for free.

 

[zrinkill]

Stephen is waiting to see if he will sign for a $1.50 plus a hot dog.

He might even add relish to close the deal ......

 

[links18]

You dont listen very well do you?

 

[Ranched]

It’s unlikely Barr gets a massive contract, but a one-year, prove-it deal might be a nice move for both sides. Stephen better hurry up because Washington is interested in Barr as well.

 

[Doomsday101]

There are injuries in football of course. But Barr has been injured. Like a lot.

You bring in depth not get rid of LVE or Cox you add Barr so you have 3 LB each capable of going out and playing quality ball it is called depth. yes Barr has had injuries no one is strictly relying on him outside of depth.

 

[Stash]

What's the hold up then? Oh right, money.....

The ‘Salary (Cap) Dance’

 

[Risen Star]

We have plenty of dry powder to get it done.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

What's the average playing time for a backup linebacker? And if that backup linebacker is a liability in coverage, how much playing time is he really going to get?

So I'd rather see what we have in Jabril Cox and Storey Jackson.

 

[MWH1967]

We have plenty of dry powder to get it done.

??

 

[Aven8]

In before he signs with the Rams, GB, or Bucs…….

 

[jazzcat22]

Sign him after game 1. Then his contract is not guaranteed for the entire season.

Sign him now, and he gets injured or does not work out as planned and released him after a few games or so. Then his entire contract counts against the cap.

So the fans that want him will then say Jerry sucks, why didn't he wait until after game 1. Some want them to spend cap $$$ then whine later they don't have any cap space.