Stephen Jones stop lying to us, how to save 100 million

[cowboyjoe12]

 

[CCBoy]

Lawrence was named to the Pro Bowl in 2022 and 2023, totaling 107 total pressures, 82 QB hurries, and 11 sacks over those two years. In his later years, Lawrence’s best asset has been his ability to play the run as an edge defender. 2023 was arguably the best season of his career doing just that, as Pro Football Focus graded the 11-year pro as the second-best run defender in football with a 92.2 grade.

If stats mean anything, then Lawrence gets a new contract along with Oso.

Lawrence also contributes strongly in run defense and help on the run has improved for Oso.

 

[CCBoy]

Lawrence was named to the Pro Bowl in 2022 and 2023, totaling 107 total pressures, 82 QB hurries, and 11 sacks over those two years. In his later years, Lawrence’s best asset has been his ability to play the run as an edge defender. 2023 was arguably the best season of his career doing just that, as Pro Football Focus graded the 11-year pro as the second-best run defender in football with a 92.2 grade.

If stats mean anything, then Lawrence gets a new contract along with Oso.

Lawrence also contributes strongly in run defense and help on the run has improved for Oso.

Still, despite his age and injury history, teams will still be interested in Lawrence because of what he brings on the field and to the locker room. There’s no denying Lawrence was one of the most essential on and off-field leaders during his time as a Cowboy, and numerous players and coaches have raved about his leadership ability.

When looking for a contract projection, two deals signed by veterans last offseason may serve as a good benchmark. Last spring, then 33-year-old Denico Autry and 30-year-old Arik Armstead signed multi-year deals worth at least $10M annually. Autry, the older of the two, signed a two-year, $20M contract with the Houston Texans, while Armstead inked a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...efensive-end-demarcus-lawrence-contract-value

 

[CCBoy]

One of the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest struggles throughout the 2024 season was pass protection from the offensive tackle positions. Whether it was Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, or even Trey Lance at the helm, Dallas’ signal callers were routinely facing trouble from the edge, and their play in the pocket reflected that.

The Cowboys’ two offensive tackles, Terence Steele and Tyler Guyton, were all-too-often turnstiles as pass protectors. Their inconsistent play on drop backs forced Dallas to alter the playbook in many ways. Shorter drop backs, quicker releases and abbreviated route combinations were apparent on Day 1 of the season. Less time in the pocket meant less time reading the field, less time for progressions, and fewer big plays.

It’s no mystery why Prescott’s Big Time Throws (BTT) per game dropped from 2.4 to 1.75 in 2024. And also explains why virtually all of Prescott’s other passing efficiency numbers dropped significantly across the board as well.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...teele-tyler-guyton-dak-prescott-mike-mccarthy

This persisted for the entire year and the Red Zone never recored...never. That is on accountability and it's lack by the Head Coach.

There is the problem...and now. I don't care how good this head coach claims he is. He is NOT. He tries to just make it through, not lead through.

 

[CWR]

Still, despite his age and injury history, teams will still be interested in Lawrence because of what he brings on the field and to the locker room. There’s no denying Lawrence was one of the most essential on and off-field leaders during his time as a Cowboy, and numerous players and coaches have raved about his leadership ability.

When looking for a contract projection, two deals signed by veterans last offseason may serve as a good benchmark. Last spring, then 33-year-old Denico Autry and 30-year-old Arik Armstead signed multi-year deals worth at least $10M annually. Autry, the older of the two, signed a two-year, $20M contract with the Houston Texans, while Armstead inked a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...efensive-end-demarcus-lawrence-contract-value

I've never been a Dlaw hater, and appreciate what he brings to the field.

That said, you either let guys go a little too soon or too late. I think we should probably part ways. Of course when I use logic like this its assuming we'd better use the cap elsewhere. That's clearly a poor assumption though, as it's likely we'd do nothing with that cap savings.

 

[CCBoy]

I've never been a Dlaw hater, and appreciate what he brings to the field.

That said, you either let guys go a little too soon or too late. I think we should probably part ways. Of course when I use logic like this its assuming we'd better use the cap elsewhere. That's clearly a poor assumption though, as it's likely we'd do nothing with that cap savings.

You evaluate on the play on the field and status of that specific player. He still matches up strongly with opponents. He is top shelf in play as well as leadership. That is strength as to team play...and not stat count or popularity. One is a fool to sell naively cost effectively when management still fills the need.

 

[CCBoy]

In 2024, the Cowboys played nine playoff teams who will be competing for the Lombardi Trophy over the next few weeks. The Cowboys finished 3-6 against those teams and had a point differential of -118. The 2024 season was not kind to the Cowboys, so let us take a look back and see how they did against equal or better opponents in previous seasons.

In 2023, the Cowboys played seven playoff teams and finished with a 3-4 record and a point differential of -16. In 2022, the Cowboys played eight playoff teams and finished with a 5-3 record and had a point differential of +56. In 2021, the Cowboys played seven playoff teams and finished with a 3-4 record and a point differential of +33.

In the last four years, the McCarthy led Cowboys finished with a 15-17 record against playoff teams and a point differential of -45. The only two years they finished with a positive point differential in McCarthy’s tenure at head coach was with Kellen Moore as the primary play-caller and offensive coordinator. Since Moore’s departure, the Cowboys offense has struggled to keep pace with contending teams and win games against the top dogs in the NFC and AFC.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...teele-tyler-guyton-dak-prescott-mike-mccarthy

Stephen nor Jerry can justify choices upon presenting evidence of competitive to win against similar teams at any level based on facts.

Jerry, there still is no right way to do the wrong thing in sport.

 

[Risen Star]

Yes. If the Cowboys really wanted to they could go on a shopping spree this offseason.

But guess what? They don't want to. So get it out of your head.

 

[Creeper]

Sure, if you think managing the CAP is a one year exercise, by all means go crazy and clear $100 million. I do not have a problem managing the CAP over 3 or 4 years. And what does it matter if they do clear $100 million. At best they will re-sign the players they have but they need to change philosophy to use that space to pay any significant free agents.

No doubt they will going into 2025 NFL season with limited CAP space and wait to do anything to clear CAP space. Then we'll see status quo again.

And btw, I fully support not restructuring Dak's contract this year event though his CAP hit is $90 million. If Dak has another off year in 2025, I want to be able to shed him and his enormous, unjustified salary in 2026 so he is off my books in 2027. That's when we start the rebuild.

 

[75boyz]

Any solution that involves kicking more and more of Sleepnumber's money into future salary cap slavery will just continue to be the ultimate handicap.

The time was right there last year to take the hit and move on...
And then the 240 million dollar mistake happened.

Lets just say Jerry ain't gettin' what he paid for and leave it at that.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Yes. If the Cowboys really wanted to they could go on a shopping spree this offseason.

But guess what? They don't want to. So get it out of your head.

it'll be a spree, it just won't be on players that cost over 2.5 million

 

[Coogiguy03]

Sure, if you think managing the CAP is a one year exercise, by all means go crazy and clear $100 million. I do not have a problem managing the CAP over 3 or 4 years. And what does it matter if they do clear $100 million. At best they will re-sign the players they have but they need to change philosophy to use that space to pay any significant free agents.

No doubt they will going into 2025 NFL season with limited CAP space and wait to do anything to clear CAP space. Then we'll see status quo again.

And btw, I fully support not restructuring Dak's contract this year event though his CAP hit is $90 million. If Dak has another off year in 2025, I want to be able to shed him and his enormous, unjustified salary in 2026 so he is off my books in 2027. That's when we start the rebuild.

hey now I like this!!!!! So if we continue to hear them saying they don't have the money we should think of this, if we see them spend on bottom barrel guys, this is the reason?????? I'm cool with this!

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys have a number of critical free agents of their own they will need to retain if they want to be competitive next season. While Lawrence is close to the top of the list, defenders like Osa Odighizuwa and Jourdan Lewis are younger and playing better at this point in their careers, making them a bigger priority to retain.

Lawrence coming back to Dallas will likely come down to one thing: money.

But, if Lawrence decides he wants to stay home and will work with Dallas to get a deal done, there’s a path to a potential contract with plenty of incentives that could work for both sides.

When looking for a contract projection, two deals signed by veterans last offseason may serve as a good benchmark. Last spring, then 33-year-old Denico Autry and 30-year-old Arik Armstead signed multi-year deals worth at least $10M annually. Autry, the older of the two, signed a two-year, $20M contract with the Houston Texans, while Armstead inked a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...efensive-end-demarcus-lawrence-contract-value

 

[CCBoy]

Logic behind kicking the cap can down the road...

Often referred to as kicking the can down the road, there’s an argument to be made that it makes a lot of sense to use future year’s cap hits to account for a player’s salary.

If a team pays a player $10 million in 2024, but they don’t have to account for it against the cap until a future year when the salary cap is higher, it gives the team more bang for the buck because it takes up a lower percentage of the cap.

But that can only be realized if the team is winning, which the Cowboys are not. If the team isn’t good enough to compete for a championship, then using future cap space is an impediment to the club improving. That feels like the situation the 2025 Cowboys will find themselves in.

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/20...salary-cap-dead-money-martin-lawrence-gallup/

 

[CWR]

You evaluate on the play on the field and status of that specific player. He still matches up strongly with opponents. He is top shelf in play as well as leadership. That is strength as to team play...and not stat count or popularity. One is a fool to sell naively cost effectively when management still fills the need.

I'm also evaluating age and injury and knowing in one more contract there will likely be decline as well as missed time.

 

[IceStar-D7]

Chat sports did a run down on how Dallas could easily unlock 125 million of cap space money. Capboy just full of lies per usual. They can sign Micah before March and save 20 or so mill just by doing that. But you can count on Jed and Jethro stretching it out until next Summer.

 

[Creeper]

hey now I like this!!!!! So if we continue to hear them saying they don't have the money we should think of this, if we see them spend on bottom barrel guys, this is the reason?????? I'm cool with this!

I am speaking for myself, not for Jerry and Stephen. I think they will restructure Dak again making it even more difficult to get rid of him in 2026.