Trade Witten?

[Cowboy Brian]

It's seemingly the talk of NFL podcasts and draft websites with plenty of teams likely to desire his services and us desperately in need of cap space. So, would you do it? If so what would it take? I think a high 2nd rounder would be enough given this draft class. He'll be 32 at the start of next season and can't have many more seasons left in the tank.

 

[ShiningStar]

No...while he doesn't need starter status..u dont trade him away

 

[StevenOtero]

It's seemingly the talk of NFL podcasts and draft websites with plenty of teams likely to desire his services and us desperately in need of cap space. So, would you do it? If so what would it take? I think a high 2nd rounder would be enough given this draft class. He'll be 32 at the start of next season and can't have many more seasons left in the tank.

Nobody would give us a 2nd rounder.

 

[ShiningStar]

Nobody would give us a 2nd rounder.

This too

 

[zrinkill]

Jeebus ........

 

[Idgit]

I'd do it in a heartbeat for a high second, but that's not happening. I'd consider it for a high three.

 

[Lonestar94]

I'd do it in a heartbeat for a high second, but that's not happening. I'd consider it for a high three.

A 3rd round pick?? Yeah that makes a lot of sense, trade one of the best TE's ever for another Gavin Escobar or some scrub DB.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Why would we trade our best offensive weapon? Nobody can be counted on more than witten.

 

[HappyOnions]

Nobody would give us a 2nd rounder.

Someone would give up a 2nd rounder for Witten. Teams like the Jets and Bills would love a HOF TE to help develop their new, young QBs.

 

[Future]

Why would we trade our best offensive weapon? Nobody can be counted on more than witten.

Yea, his drop in the Philly game that ended up in the hands of a defender really showed how dependable he is.

The guy has lost more than a step. I love him and everything he's given this franchise, but if you can get a 2nd rounder for him, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Plus, when he's off the field, we could be way more explosive because we could have more speed, and Romo wouldn't force passes into him all the time.

Having said that, I don't see any way it happens.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

I'd do it in a heartbeat for a high second, but that's not happening. I'd consider it for a high three.

No way would I do it for a high third.

Someone would give up a 2nd rounder for Witten. Teams like the Jets and Bills would love a HOF TE to help develop their new, young QBs.

Exactly the point of all the "draftniks".

 

[muck4doo]

*facepalm*

 

[StarBoyz83]

Yea, his drop in the Philly game that endin th r nfl a lotd up in the hands of a defender really showed how dependable he is.

The guy has lost more than a step. I love him and everything he's given this franchise, but if you can get a 2nd rounder for him, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Plus, when he's off the field, we could be way more explosive because we could have more speed, and Romo wouldn't force passes into him all the time.

Having said that, I don't see any way it happens.

Ya hes lost a step but he still gets open more than anybody on the team. Drops happen In the nfl quite a bit actually so im ok with that incident. Hes a sure hofer and one of the only players we can say that about for dallas in a long time. Hes never hurt and always plays.

 

[Future]

Ya hes lost a step but he still gets open more than anybody on the team. Drops happen In the nfl quite a bit actually so im ok with that incident. Hes a sure hofer and one of the only players we can say that about for dallas in a long time. Hes never hurt and always plays.

Agreed. From an emotional standpoint, getting rid of Witten doesn't make any sense.

But you have to be realistic. Witten, like Ware and even Romo, has been part of the problem for years, if to a lesser extent. For some reason, he's always been given a free pass for the false starts and other mistakes he has made. If you can turn him into a second rounder...let's say Quarless from So Carolina...I'm doing that and not thinking twice about it. It would suck to see him in a different uni, but its a young man's game, and he's about as old a 32 year old as there is.

 

[jobberone]

Nah. Unless you get a really good deal I'd say no. Now if Hanna and Escobar can look better then I'd be listening.

 

[Idgit]

A 3rd round pick?? Yeah that makes a lot of sense, trade one of the best TE's ever for another Gavin Escobar or some scrub DB.

Escobar's probably worth more to the franchise long-term by the end of next season. Maybe not, but it'll be close.

 

[percyhoward]

2013 Pass Rating by Target (Romo only)
Witten 61 of 93 716 yd 8 td 0 int 117.5
Williams 42 of 69 679 yd 5 td 2 int 105.9
Bryant 85 of 142 1150 yd 12 td 3 int 105.1
Murray 48 of 55 311 yd 1 td 0 int 96.3
Beasley 38 of 49 361 yd 2 td 2 int 94.0
others 68 of 127 611 yd 3 td 3 int 64.8

 

[cowboys1981]

Why trade the receiver who creates the most separation?

 

[dragon_mikal]

Guys...come on.

I hate the off-season.

 

[SportsGuru80]

You would not get more than a 4th for Witten at this stage of his career.