The Clowney deal gets even better for Seattle

[lk8701]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing. On third down they could have used Clowney as a 3 technique DT. I would have offered a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft. After the Cowboys win the Super Bowl it would have been the 64th overall pick. After Clowney leaves as a free agent the Cowboys would have received a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2021 draft.

 

[tomsanders921]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing. On third down they could have used Clowney as a 3 technique DT. I would have offered a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft. After the Cowboys win the Super Bowl it would have been the 64th overall pick. After Clowney leaves as a free agent the Cowboys would have received a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2021 draft.

Couldn't have paid him past this year. And I'm sure he's looking for a long term deal

 

[blueblood70]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing. On third down they could have used Clowney as a 3 technique DT. I would have offered a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft. After the Cowboys win the Super Bowl it would have been the 64th overall pick. After Clowney leaves as a free agent the Cowboys would have received a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2021 draft.

no they shouldnt he wants 20plus you cant have 2 -20plusMIL bookend DEs, period, and that both have health issues..

everyone is in an uproar about EE demand for 15 and you want to pay 2 DEs 20mil a paiece?come on!! not happening and im glad we weren't in the sweepstakes..nice to think about but NO , we can develop out own like Hyder and Quinn will be a fine complement to Tank..

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing. On third down they could have used Clowney as a 3 technique DT. I would have offered a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft. After the Cowboys win the Super Bowl it would have been the 64th overall pick. After Clowney leaves as a free agent the Cowboys would have received a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2021 draft.

I am not sure how you fit the 8 million under our cap. And also you give up a second round pick for a one year rental.

 

[blueblood70]

Couldn't have paid him past this year. And I'm sure he's looking for a long term deal

Oh he wants Tank Money or more , seatle promises to NOT tag him, I hope he got that in writing but JC is nice PR but hes not worth that kind of money...hes a 8-9 sack guy , we cant pay Tank and JC thats too much money invested in one position..its why we draft well, to fill in between the high paid stars...

 

[blueblood70]

I am not sure how you fit the 8 million under our cap. And also you give up a second round pick for a one year rental.

and 2 players or was it 3? they gave up a high draft picks and players

 

[AndyH]

I am not sure how you fit the 8 million under our cap. And also you give up a second round pick for a one year rental.

It was a 3rd round pick which they'll get back as a comp pick if he walks.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Couldn't have paid him past this year. And I'm sure he's looking for a long term deal

So what? A 3rd round pick for clowney on a one year rental is a great deal. Now, Seattle can basically audition him for a whole season without having to commit long term dollars. Very rare opportunity with little downside.

 

[atlantacowboy]

This is the kind of opportunity we refuse to cash in. We have depth on the OL. The Texans needed help and don't have a GM. I bet we could have cashed in La'El for a first round pick.

 

[tomsanders921]

So what? A 3rd round pick for clowney on a one year rental is a great deal. Now, Seattle can basically audition him for a whole season without having to commit long term dollars. Very rare opportunity with little downside.

I'm sure they have something in place with him regarding an extension. That's the only reason he would play this year.

 

[Flamma]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing

Truly it would be. But I doubt Dallas could pay him beyond this season. And lets face is, we really don't need him. With DLaw on one side, Quinn, Gregory, and now that Taco may be coming around, the Cowboys are set.

 

[kskboys]

Oh he wants Tank Money or more , seatle promises to NOT tag him, I hope he got that in writing but JC is nice PR but hes not worth that kind of money...hes a 8-9 sack guy , we cant pay Tank and JC thats too much money invested in one position..its why we draft well, to fill in between the high paid stars...

In a 3-4 as an OLB.

Highly likely that Clowney will fare better as a 4-3 DE in SEA.

 

[Rockport]

The Cowboys should have been in on this deal. A DE rotation of D Law, Clowney, Quinn and maybe Gregory would have been amazing. On third down they could have used Clowney as a 3 technique DT. I would have offered a 2nd round pick in the 2020 draft. After the Cowboys win the Super Bowl it would have been the 64th overall pick. After Clowney leaves as a free agent the Cowboys would have received a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2021 draft.

No, not really. They already have a damn good defensive line plus depth. They also need to keep the team together. There’s a reason why Clowney is gone from the Texans. Just like there’s a reason why The Steelers got rid of their 2 clowns.

 

[Stash]

Kudos to the Seahawks for taking advantage of the situation and getting a premier pass rusher for cheap.

They saw the dysfunction that's going on with the Texans, realized the opportunity, and capitalized. I wish the Cowboys had gotten in on it too, but our own numbers at defensive end likely made it too tough.