The Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon

[RustyBourneHorse]

Why would Parsons and his agent willingly be the first when waiting would be more beneficial to them?

Because Parsons already stated that he might be willing to take less than top dollar. So, go in there with a plan, and see what sort of deals you can make. The sooner you can get a deal done, the sooner you might have cap space to use on players that you might want either to resign or in free agency.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

The decision is easy - pay the freaking man.

Agreed, or trade if he's going to be extended. Again, either answer is fine by me, provided it's done sooner rather than later.

 

[Bobhaze]

Given the news of Myles Garrett wanting a trade breaking today, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon. I learned on the Pat McAfee Show today that Garrett has not got much guaranteed money on his contract remaining. If the Browns do not trade him, he will probably be extended to a massive deal. If he gets traded, he's going to command a lot of money.

This puts the ball in Jerry's court with Parsons. I think that the Cowboys need to decide what they want to do with Micah Parsons. If we are going to extend Parsons, then we need to do that ASAP while it's cheaper to do so. I don't want to go through another offseason where they are waiting until training camp to extend him like Dak and Lamb. The sooner we do it, the more money we can save. Additionally, the language of the contract could free up cap space, so that's another good reason to do it soon.

Alternatively, if they want to move on from Parsons, they should be floating Parsons out for trade deals before the draft so we can get as many picks as possible. Like Garrett with the Browns if they trade him, we would likely get a haul for Parsons.

In either case, the Joneses need to make a decision soon on Parsons. Either option is correct as far as I am concerned, provides that it's done before the draft and is done before something is done with Garrett.

Rusty I agree with you about the need to get something going on Parsons but if we’ve learned anything about this front office it starts with they are not proactive. And worse, they think they are smarter than the GMs who have teams in the SB.

BTW, I don’t agree he should “take less money”. Every NFL player, regardless of position should be paid market value. The best teams in the NFL with the best GMs find a way to pay the player they want at market value. A good example last years was the chiefs’ star DT Chris Jones who got a huge deal at market value. Don’t bite the hook the Jones boys set every year that “we can’t afford” to get who we want. It’s bollocks. They don’t know what they’re doing with the cap is the real problem.

 

[fivetwos]

The only reason to ever wait on a player you know you want to retain is if they blow up a knee at about the last minute, then maybe you pass.

TWICE in recent history…Gallup and Steele…that’s happened, but they signed them anyway…..and at NO discount.

These two have no idea what they are doing and have no real plan.

 

[john van brocklin]

Given the news of Myles Garrett wanting a trade breaking today, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon. I learned on the Pat McAfee Show today that Garrett has not got much guaranteed money on his contract remaining. If the Browns do not trade him, he will probably be extended to a massive deal. If he gets traded, he's going to command a lot of money.

This puts the ball in Jerry's court with Parsons. I think that the Cowboys need to decide what they want to do with Micah Parsons. If we are going to extend Parsons, then we need to do that ASAP while it's cheaper to do so. I don't want to go through another offseason where they are waiting until training camp to extend him like Dak and Lamb. The sooner we do it, the more money we can save. Additionally, the language of the contract could free up cap space, so that's another good reason to do it soon.

Alternatively, if they want to move on from Parsons, they should be floating Parsons out for trade deals before the draft so we can get as many picks as possible. Like Garrett with the Browns if they trade him, we would likely get a haul for Parsons.

In either case, the Joneses need to make a decision soon on Parsons. Either option is correct as far as I am concerned, provides that it's done before the draft and is done before something is done with Garrett.

How bout trading Parsons for Garrett ?
What does the board think about that ?

 

[ICP]

I'm betting on another fake last minute signing so Jerry can try to steal headlines

 

[SinceDayOne]

I am certain the Cowboy FO would like to get a new contract done ASAP. And from what posters on this forum are saying they want the same. But there is more to it than that....much more.

Parsons main goal...his dream...is to sign a contract that will make him the highest paid D player in NFL history. His agent is working toward that end and given the FO recent history that agent must feel pretty good about things. Looking back on recent history the Jones Boys caved and paid Zeke, Dak and Lamb. It took a while and a couple of hold outs but the team paid what the players and their agents wanted. So, why not wait? Why not sweat the Joneses? Parsons can get no worse in late August or early September than he could get now unless the FO radically change their tactics.

 

[Vtwin]

Because Parsons already stated that he might be willing to take less than top dollar. So, go in there with a plan, and see what sort of deals you can make. The sooner you can get a deal done, the sooner you might have cap space to use on players that you might want either to resign or in free agency.

I don't disagree that sooner is better from a team strategy perspective. I'm just pointing out that the team doesn't hold all the cards and it makes sense to wait from the player's perspective.

As to Parson's claims.... I guess time will tell on that. I guarantee you his agent doesn't feel the same and that there is legitimate pressure from the Players Association, aka the brotherhood, to maximize his value.

It can't be automatically assumed that the waiting until the last minute we've witnessed is entirely the result of Jerry dragging his feet. It is very possible that earlier, money saving offers like you're suggesting here were made and refused. We just don't know. We do know Jerry to be all about the money and to be known as a shrewd businessman. Logic doesn't seem to dictate that he would wantonly put himself at a financial disadvantage by dragging his feet for no good reason. But again, we just don't know.

 

[StarBoyz83]

also, they might want to get Tyler Smith done..

They can wait a year on him but it's be cheaper if they did.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Given the news of Myles Garrett wanting a trade breaking today, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon. I learned on the Pat McAfee Show today that Garrett has not got much guaranteed money on his contract remaining. If the Browns do not trade him, he will probably be extended to a massive deal. If he gets traded, he's going to command a lot of money.

This puts the ball in Jerry's court with Parsons. I think that the Cowboys need to decide what they want to do with Micah Parsons. If we are going to extend Parsons, then we need to do that ASAP while it's cheaper to do so. I don't want to go through another offseason where they are waiting until training camp to extend him like Dak and Lamb. The sooner we do it, the more money we can save. Additionally, the language of the contract could free up cap space, so that's another good reason to do it soon.

Alternatively, if they want to move on from Parsons, they should be floating Parsons out for trade deals before the draft so we can get as many picks as possible. Like Garrett with the Browns if they trade him, we would likely get a haul for Parsons.

In either case, the Joneses need to make a decision soon on Parsons. Either option is correct as far as I am concerned, provides that it's done before the draft and is done before something is done with Garrett.

There will be no draft hauls for Garrett or Parsons.

 

[5Stars]

Given the news of Myles Garrett wanting a trade breaking today, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon. I learned on the Pat McAfee Show today that Garrett has not got much guaranteed money on his contract remaining. If the Browns do not trade him, he will probably be extended to a massive deal. If he gets traded, he's going to command a lot of money.

This puts the ball in Jerry's court with Parsons. I think that the Cowboys need to decide what they want to do with Micah Parsons. If we are going to extend Parsons, then we need to do that ASAP while it's cheaper to do so. I don't want to go through another offseason where they are waiting until training camp to extend him like Dak and Lamb. The sooner we do it, the more money we can save. Additionally, the language of the contract could free up cap space, so that's another good reason to do it soon.

Alternatively, if they want to move on from Parsons, they should be floating Parsons out for trade deals before the draft so we can get as many picks as possible. Like Garrett with the Browns if they trade him, we would likely get a haul for Parsons.

In either case, the Joneses need to make a decision soon on Parsons. Either option is correct as far as I am concerned, provides that it's done before the draft and is done before something is done with Garrett.

Ship that brat baby off! Trade him, cut him, do whatever, just get him off the team.

Not sure if you know it, but I cannot stand that player.

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree, this need to be done right away or the price will become more expensive

 

[KingCorcoran]

How bout trading Parsons for Garrett ?
What does the board think about that ?

Cleveland has a legit shot at drafting Abdul Carter. He looks to be a proficient edge at a more than reasonable rate of pay. How about offering Cleveland something else. Because carrying the Watson contract means they’ll covet players at a reasonable rate of pay.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Rusty I agree with you about the need to get something going on Parsons but if we’ve learned anything about this front office it starts with they are not proactive. And worse, they think they are smarter than the GMs who have teams in the SB.

BTW, I don’t agree he should “take less money”. Every NFL player, regardless of position should be paid market value. The best teams in the NFL with the best GMs find a way to pay the player they want at market value. A good example last years was the chiefs’ star DT Chris Jones who got a huge deal at market value. Don’t bite the hook the Jones boys set every year that “we can’t afford” to get who we want. It’s bollocks. They don’t know what they’re doing with the cap is the real problem.

Oh, I agree that he shouldn't necessarily take less money as well. I only said that because he basically said he wouldn't necessarily want a kings ransom. However, he's still going to want high compensation. It makes it all the more important that the FO is proactive with a contract for a change. However, like you pointed out, we know the FO couldn't find the word proactive in the dictionary.

Plus, with the way a GM like a Howie Roseman or a Veech operate, Parsons' contract should FREE UP some cap space to allow us to bring in some players we might need. Then the fo wonders why they never have money to spend on FA.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Rusty I agree with you about the need to get something going on Parsons but if we’ve learned anything about this front office it starts with they are not proactive. And worse, they think they are smarter than the GMs who have teams in the SB.

BTW, I don’t agree he should “take less money”. Every NFL player, regardless of position should be paid market value. The best teams in the NFL with the best GMs find a way to pay the player they want at market value. A good example last years was the chiefs’ star DT Chris Jones who got a huge deal at market value. Don’t bite the hook the Jones boys set every year that “we can’t afford” to get who we want. It’s bollocks. They don’t know what they’re doing with the cap is the real problem.

Bob, I wonder if he means less money vs a team-friendly structure. I say that coz he was clear his reasoning was bringing more players. Either way, he should be commended for the offer coz I can't remember the last Cowboy player willing to go this far to help the team.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

How bout trading Parsons for Garrett ?
What does the board think about that ?

Parsons is younger, but I'm not opposed to to that. Problem is, they're both going to want similar money.

 

[calico]

Jerry transcends the concept of time.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Bob, I wonder if he means less money vs a team-friendly structure. I say that coz he was clear his reasoning was bringing more players. Either way, he should be commended for the offer coz I can't remember the last Cowboy player willing to go this far to help the team.

Well, and if he's going to take a more team friendly deal, then he should make it clear that the only way he signs such a deal is if the team brings in help such as a FA nose tackle.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/_/year/2025/position/dt

I'd love to see us get Fotu or Kinlaw, and I think, depending on how we structure Parsons' deal, we could do it. Kinlaw would especially be great because he was with the Jets and was with our new dline coach from there. Plus, he'd help fill our NT spot, which frees up a draft spot for another position. That signing would mean we can get Jeanty or a guard, Skatabo or a guard, and a LB or WR in the first 3 rounds.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Given the news of Myles Garrett wanting a trade breaking today, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Micah Parsons soon. I learned on the Pat McAfee Show today that Garrett has not got much guaranteed money on his contract remaining. If the Browns do not trade him, he will probably be extended to a massive deal. If he gets traded, he's going to command a lot of money.

This puts the ball in Jerry's court with Parsons. I think that the Cowboys need to decide what they want to do with Micah Parsons. If we are going to extend Parsons, then we need to do that ASAP while it's cheaper to do so. I don't want to go through another offseason where they are waiting until training camp to extend him like Dak and Lamb. The sooner we do it, the more money we can save. Additionally, the language of the contract could free up cap space, so that's another good reason to do it soon.

Alternatively, if they want to move on from Parsons, they should be floating Parsons out for trade deals before the draft so we can get as many picks as possible. Like Garrett with the Browns if they trade him, we would likely get a haul for Parsons.

In either case, the Joneses need to make a decision soon on Parsons. Either option is correct as far as I am concerned, provides that it's done before the draft and is done before something is done with Garrett.

There is no way Micah is playing 2025 without a new deal. He will hold out of training camp and Jerry will cave as he always caves.

A trade would be the better option but the Jones are incapable of conceiving a trade that benefits the cowboys more than the other team.

 

[Teague31]

Maybe they’ll pull a Luka