Three year window means we must spend in FA

[waldoputty]

We don't need game changers on offense, we need some players who can get off the field from time to time on defense. Having some defensive play makers would be a nice switch to the last decade.

There are 2 ways to skin a cat. Make the offensive score even more. Make defense better. Obvious defense scratches the bigger itch. But the final score can be affected both ways. We only lost by 3.

 

[Doomsday]

There are 2 ways to skin a cat. Make the offensive score even more. Make defense better. Obvious defense scratches the bigger itch. But the final score can be affected both ways. We only lost by 3.

History has shown that trying to outscore your opponents is not a winning recipe and it hasn't worked well for us the last 3 times we were in the divisional round of the playoffs.

I guess I am getting tired of watching opposing QBs playing pitch and catch vs our defense.

 

[bayeslife]

I mean I don't know about MUST, but Inwould certainly take a hard look at any available pass rushers.

Anyone want old club hand?

 

[bayeslife]

Yeah, I don't think he's leaving ARZ, but then again, I never thought Josh Norman would leave CAR. My actual top target is Nick Perry. He has the best combination of age, burst, size and also GB has been notorious in not paying top dollar to FAs (their FAs included). So he has a chance on being on the market.

Is Nick Perry really worth paying though? I'm asking sincerely, because I have no idea

 

[ThrowuptheXDez88]

lol you're giving us a 3 year window with guys like Dak/Zeke/Jaylon/Martin/Frederick/Smith playing on this team, who we all hope will be pro bowl guys and all extended. This isn't 34 year old Romo leading the show son. These are young fresh kids with a hunger to dominate.

 

[waldoputty]

History has shown that trying to outscore your opponents is not a winning recipe and it hasn't worked well for us the last 3 times we were in the divisional round of the playoffs.

I guess I am getting tired of watching opposing playing pitch and catch vs our defense.

True, and ideally we upgrade the defense.
But we cannot make a wrong decision in FA - got to take the sure things if we spend the money.
One way to apply pressure on the other team's offense is for them to know they absolutely must score touchdowns.
This changes their confidence and play selection.
Remember how one opponent's coach made irrational decisions that caused them to lose points against us - was it Pittsburgh?

 

[calvin]

We have Dak on a rookie contract for three more years. We have Zeke on a rookie contract for four more years. Much like the Seahawks did when they had Wilson on a rookie contract, we need to spend big now before we have to resign Dak and Zeke. This is our window where we have two legit league MVP candidates who are going to command huge dollars when their rookie deals expire. We will not get another window like this. And with the long-term Romo money off the books, there simply is NO EXCUSE for not spending big at DE and CB with front-loaded three year deals. I know Stephen has said they will not be big spenders, but if they cannot see this limited golden opportunity, the FO is really foolish. Drafting a rookie DE or CB at the bottom of the round who will take three years to develop into an impact player (or never, see Byron Jones) is not the answer. Find a proven blue chip DE (JPP, Jabaal Sheard, Melvin Ingram) and CB (Trumaine Johnson, AJ Bouye, Stephan Gillmore) and make the move this year! Signed, we the fans who have suffered too long with the league's worst 3rd down defense.

Its as if fans see the lessons then ignore those lessons when they don't fit with what they want to do.

Look at the four remaining teams. Hell draw that circle out and extended it to the final 8 teams. Show me the team in the final groping that were/are big free agency players? Houston was the biggest player and they were the weakest team. Who was their big free agent acquisition and how did it work out.

GB never spends for free agents. Ditto Pittsburgh. Atlanta is completely homegrown. NE? Must you even ask?

The lesson is clear elite teams build through the draft and churn the bottom of their roster to find guys. Elite teams spend their cap money on their core guys and let servicable players go (wave goodbye to Leary). Hopefully Steven and Co have drawn the appropriate conclusions and act accordingly.

The most off stated refrain on NFL message boards is "I wish we were run like NE" yet almost without fail as soon as results start to show fans chuck that blueprint out the window and exchange it for "we need to spend in free agency now that we're close".

FWIW, NE is 63 million under next years cap.

 

[hornitosmonster]

A lot of you guys hated Ware and said he didn't make plays when it counted most but yet you think Chandler Jones is the answer? Jones disappears for multiple games at a time, not plays but games

 

[waldoputty]

A lot of you guys hated Ware and said he didn't make plays when it counted most but yet you think Chandler Jones is the answer? Jones disappears for multiple games at a time, not plays but games

That is why we need more than 1 premium FAs to hedge our bets. We have the cap space.

 

[DFWJC]

So we're cutting Tony Romo? And taking on that dead money for two years? Ok.

But then. Who is going to be the backup QB? Sanchez? Somebody worse?

And the FA market is a crap shoot, too. That's where folks like Carr and Hardy came from.

Not saying don't do any of that. But be careful what you wish for. No guarantee it will work out.

IMO. Keep Romo if you can and build through the draft. Defense next, please.

I think given Dak's performance this year and his expected bright future, I don't think they'll give Romo a fair chance at open competition.
I understand that, but that is what he will ask for.
If that's not an option, and they let him know that, he will politely ask for every option possible to play elsewhere.

Regardless of what we might think, he truly feels that he has 2 or 3 more top 5 level years in him and that he could even have his best year yet ahead of him.

The challenge for him and Dallas would be finding a match. They may just give him his outright release. It saves the team, I think, about 5 mil in cap space.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Its as if fans see the lessons then ignore those lessons when they do 't fit with what they want to do.

Look at the four remaining teams. Hell draw tat circle out and extended it to the final 8 teams.

Show me the team in the final that were/are big free agency players. Houston was the biggest player and they were the weakest team. Who was their big free agent acquisition and how did it work out.

The lesson is clear elite teams build through the draft and churn the bottom of their roster to find guys. Hopefully Steven and Co have drawn the appropriate conclusions and act accordingly.

The most off stated refrain on NFL message boards is "I wish we were run like NE" yet almost without fail as soon as results start to show fans chuck that blueprint out the window and exchange it for "we need to spend in free agency now that we're close".

FWIW, NE is 63 million under next years cap.

New York Giants. Bottom 5 defense to top 5 defense in one year. You're welcome

 

[waldoputty]

New York Giants. Bottom 5 defense to top 5 defense in one year. You're welcome

Yup, just because Belicheat does not do it does not mean it is wrong for our current situation.

 

[camaro69]

Not if you restructure deals in order to make a FA splash, which is what Dallas have to do given their current cap situation. That's why I think the smarter play is to build with another draft or two, plus add Jaylon -- NOT through buying a D-Line and secondary through FA.

So we wait 2 years to be a true contender? Because rookie DE or CB take time No rookie DE in a 4-3 defense has had more then 5-8 sack's in a rookie season since 2010

 

[cowboys1985]

Is Nick Perry really worth paying though? I'm asking sincerely, because I have no idea

This was his first real dominant year he's had (52 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 INT, 5 TFL) , so yeah it's a risk that he had a contract year. But he's young (26) and has been improving every year. And I've seen multiple glowing reports on what he allows Don Capers and GB defense to do. Plus he's been a force in the playoffs too (7 sacks in 7 career playoff games).

 

[waldoputty]

So we wait 2 years to be a true contender? Because rookie DE or CB take time No rookie DE in a 4-3 defense has had more then 5-8 sack's in a rookie season since 2010

Superbowl or bust.
If we dont win, we are better off losing like crazy and getting better draft picks.
Mediocrity sucks the worse, more than 3-13.

 

[camaro69]

Ya, Dallas is in a tough spot regarding FA. You don't want to spend for the sake of getting a name, but I think from the 2014 and 2016 playoff runs, it's clear Dallas does not have that go to pass rusher on defense that can wreck a game. The problem is, I don't see that player on the Cowboys roster. Lawrence, Mayowa, Irving, Crawford etc. etc. are nice rotational players, but not a game wrecker nor do I think they can develop into one.

That means they have to find one that can do that next year either through the draft or FA. I don't see one at the end of RD1 that can do that, so to me you have to look at FA. And like many posters have said...FA is risky. It didn't work out with Carr, nor Hardy however, it did pay off for the NYG. It's a tough call but players that I see in FA that could be that game wrecker NEXT YEAR are going to be expensive and have question marks. I'm a fan of Cowboys DT's so DEs and OLBs I'm looking at are:

Chandler Jones - 11 sacks last year and in his prime, however is he a scheme fit?
JPP - 7 sacks last year, a bit older but still in his prime. A perfect scheme fit, however, was banged up a lot (outside of the obvious thumb).
Nick Perry - 11 sacks last year and in his prime and to me my top target. If you're a fan of Broaddus' player evaluation, he absolutely loves him too. Seems like he has the body that could easily switch from 3-4 OLB to 4-3 DE. Will GB let him get away?

Those are the only real stud pass rushes that I can think of that I would want to pay. There are some other good pass rushers (Donta' Hightower, Melvin Ingram, Mario Addison) but no one that has the potential to wreck games. If I'm going to pay for a FA, I'm trying to get a difference maker and not another nice rotational guy. That's just my 2 cents.

I agree with this

 

[calvin]

New York Giants. Bottom 5 defense to top 5 defense in one year. You're welcome

I specifically said final 4 or 8 teams. Wild Card games don't count as you don't need to be good to get into the playoffs. 9-7 will sometimes do.

I'm sorry what time did the Giants play this past weekend. Obviously I missed their game.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I specifically said final 4 or 8 teams. Wild Card games don't count as you don't need to be good to get into the playoffs. 9-7 will sometimes do.

I'm sorry what time did the Giants play this past weekend. Obviously I missed their game.

Denver Broncos 2016 (Demarcus Ware, TJ Ward, Aqib Talib = Rebuilt defense in one offseason = Super Bowl Champs), Seattle Seahawks 2014 (Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Tony McDaniel = completely rebuilt DL in one offseason = Super Bowl Champs)

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

We don't need game changers on offense, we need some players who can get off the field from time to time on defense. Having some defensive play makers would be a nice switch to the last decade.

I see what you're saying but I think you take all the upgrades you can get. He's come at a decent price because of age and he's better than Williams and butler. I think anytime you have a chance for an upgrade you should take it. We're going to have a void at #2 wr if Williams doesn't re-sign.

 

[irving]

We still have Romos contract and if we cut him we don't save very much and that money will probably go to another backup QB.


IMO.. Trade Romo or keep him.

You can't keep Romo, because he wants to start. That's why teams usually don't have two good quarterbacks, because if the can play, they are to valuable to be riding the bench.