CFZ The upside and downside of trades

[shabazz]

Davante Adams requires no learning curve to learn this “ complex” offense…..should take about 3 practices.

Salary cap issues?………….we’ve been told by the resident experts that it’s a non issue, so I’ll go with that.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

I’d hate to lose out on a Mazi Smith or Schoonmaker.

Lol, CATCH! Go back to bed.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

You make deadline deals when you feel as if it’s your final piece, and having that player makes all the difference.

Roy Williams was once that for Jerry.

Careful what you wish for.

Please! We are still smarting over that fiasco. When Matt M. outsmarts you! The same fellow that took a WR first 3 straight years, with high picks. That says alot.

 

[blueblood70]

Right. This talk of Surtain for two 1sts is ridiculous.

yes, it's one of the most unrealistic trade rumors outside of DAdams given the dead cap hits size of contracts so the teams are not going to let them go anyway...its not possible for any team really. Dead cap is real, and teams have to wait a few years for that to lesson before they can trade some players.

Plus we just signed Diggs and Bland is playing very well for position switch,. We have talent there so PS doesn't make sense. same with adams as CD deal is looming and its not he wrs that are the issue its how they are being utilized.. some scheme and play call tweaks can fix the offense without a trade.

 

[Pass2Run]

Jordan Davis has been awesome this year.

How was he last year?

 

[ArtClink]

Never go for the marquis player a team is looking to unload during the season. Use any personnel acquisitions to fill holes and bolster depth.

Bingo. Elite teams have a lot of lesser paid players that always play a role since injuries are inevitable. I call them bang-for-the-buck players. It’s the players who aren’t on the starting 22 that mk the difference in the playoffs.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

How was he last year?

Kind of a non factor in an injury riddled Year 1 (though had a couple of really good games early).

Year 2.... easily Top 10 or 15 DT so far...and a huge reason they're #1 rush def.

Trajectory definitely heading in right direction if ur an Eagles definitely.

Not sure what he has to do with us though

 

[conner01]

There are a few reasons why teams trade a guy but the one that is most common is a contract year and a team doesn’t or can’t extend him. The biggest problem with those is you have to extend them in order to get any value. And their agents knows you have no choice.

 

[conner01]

Bingo. Elite teams have a lot of lesser paid players that always play a role since injuries are inevitable. I call them bang-for-the-buck players. It’s the players who aren’t on the starting 22 that mk the difference in the playoffs.

Those unsung guys are the heart of your roster. Every team has a few studs but the best teams have really good, young and low paid players playing key rolls. That’s what completes a team and that’s how you manage the cap. Sign the elite guys and replace the good ones with, hopefully at least as good cheaper ones

 

[ArtClink]

Those unsung guys are the heart of your roster. Every team has a few studs but the best teams have really good, young and low paid players playing key rolls. That’s what completes a team and that’s how you manage the cap. Sign the elite guys and replace the good ones with, hopefully at least as good cheaper ones

I totally agree. Player development should also be mentioned. The elite teams are great at player development.

 

[Bagman]

Or Jordan Davis?

Jordan Davis is a fat bust. I think Jalen Carter is a stud but Davis ? No impact.

 

[Captain-Crash]

Don’t leave out Darren Sproles……I mean Deuce “1.9 per carry” Vaughn.

no little people hating

 

[TexasHillbilly]

Can we trade some of the posters on this forum? Can't we list them as:
2. The player being traded has become a locker room or off field issue and the team is tired of it.

 

[conner01]

I totally agree. Player development should also be mentioned. The elite teams are great at player development.

That’s the real key to managing the cap

 

[ArtClink]

That’s the real key to managing the cap

Agreed!

 

[rambo2]

As we near the trade deadline, there are tons of possible trades being floated around here like candy on Halloween. Don’t get me wrong - I would like to see this roster upgraded, but there are upsides and downsides to making trades.

POSITIVES

• If you can acquire a player or two that can improve your roster and competitiveness, you should do it.
• A trade can energize the team’s psyche when they feel the front office is working hard to make the team better.
• You can occasionally make a good trade without giving up too much.
• The Cowboys have some day 2 and 3 draft picks that could be used as attractive trade bait.

NEGATIVES

• Trades in today’s NFL aren’t as easy as it often appears. Trading for a player requires ensuring their existing contract will allow the cap requirements to still work.
• There are usually 3 reasons a team wants to trade a player:
  • 1. They are are off loading contracts or aging veterans in the midst of a rebuild.
  • 2. The player being traded has become a locker room or off field issue and the team is tired of it.
  • 3. The player being traded isn’t that good anymore.
• If you can acquire a player who is under contract for more than the rest of this season, it‘s better. Otherwise the trade just becomes a short term rental.
• The acquisition of talent alone is not going to fix your problems. The traded player has to be able to quickly assimilate to the team’s scheme’s and locker room. And this team’s offensive scheme needs ton of help regardless of who’s playing.

So…like many here I would like to see the Cowboys acquire a player or two before the deadline (esp a RB and LB) if the price is right and the player(s) have more value than just this season.

Is there something wrong with the linebacker that they signed recently?

 

[kskboys]

Jordan Davis is a fat bust. I think Jalen Carter is a stud but Davis ? No impact.

Really? Exactly what makes you say that? He was pretty good last year playing in a rotation. What has happened this year for you to declare him a bust in his 2nd year?

 

[Aven8]

Amari was an awesome trade. The offense took off when he got here