Twitter: Stephen Jones: We won't let DeMarcus Lawrence not be a Dallas Cowboy next year

[Risen Star]

 

[cern]

No surprise by his answer.

 

[HungryLion]

To be expected. It would be incredibly stupid to let Lawrence walk. You don’t get rid of guys who post 17 sacks.

 

[cowboyec]

DLaw is and will be...a Cowboy.

 

[Risen Star]

To be expected. It would be incredibly stupid to let Lawrence walk. You don’t get rid of guys who post 17 sacks.

14.5 sacks.

 

[DHCBF66]

I would franchise him, 1 good season out of 4, seen it to many times.

 

[HungryLion]

14.5 sacks.

You’re right. I don’t know why I thought 17.

But the point remains. He is the best pass rusher they’ve had in years. The franchise tag for one more season to prove consistency is a no brainer.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

I would franchise him, 1 good season out of 4, seen it to many times.

2.
Back concerns me though.

 

[ShortRound]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ys-to-tag-demarcus-lawrence-if-deal-isnt-done

Cowboys to tag Demarcus Lawrence if deal isn't done

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Too much risk for a 1-year wonder. I'd keep him, but in quail hunting prices. After 2 years of this play, yes. But not sooner.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

Why do Jerry and Stephen have to talk about this? If I am the agent and I hear this I am going to try and squeeze some more money out of the deal. I’d rather them just be nonchalant about it.

 

[Alexander]

Why do Jerry and Stephen have to talk about this? If I am the agent and I hear this I am going to try and squeeze some more money out of the deal. I’d rather them just be nonchalant about it.

Most teams don't say much publicly, then just slap the tag or whatever.

Not Dallas.

We are all into making leverage pointless by making public commentary.

It is like we use contract negotiations as a way to be in the headlines.

Must. Be. Relevant.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Most teams don't say much publicly, then just slap the tag or whatever.

Not Dallas.

We are all into making leverage pointless by making public commentary.

It is like we use contract negotiations as a way to be in the headlines.

Must. Be. Relevant.

What leverage do they have to lose? The franchise tag is binding - if they want him here, they can keep him here no matter what.