Watkins: Ware will restructure

[Longboysfan]

I think restructuring is the worst case scenario for the Ware contract. But that's proably what will happen. That's how Jerry rolls.

Hopefully for a lot less dollars.....

 

[jobberone]

I like Crawford. He is solid against the run. he showed some of that his rookie yr. They were excited about him this yr. I think he wouldve started the 1tech this yr with hatcher.

He appears very strong and has some rush.

 

[LatinMind]

He appears very strong and has some rush.

Yes he is. Which is why i think he would make a better DT because of his strength to hold against the run and it being a shorter distance to get to the Qb from inside rather then the long route outside.

 

[theSHOW]

I can also see crawford moving inside on definite passing plays, but a 1 Tech is a guy who only plays 1 gap and is primarily a run stuffer. That is in no way shape or form Tyrone Crawford.

Crawford will play both the DE spots over the tackle, doesnt matter strong or weak side and also play inside as a DT..head outside shade of the guard. That seems what he is suited for best. He can rush the passer and hold his own vs a double on a run play.

 

[jobberone]

quote="SDCowboy85, post: 5423376, member: 26765"]Years going forward? How many more could he have after next season? lol[/quote]

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Years going forward? How many more could he have after next season? lol

No one including you knows. His neck is a concern.

 

[jobberone]

Crawford is a pure 4-3 SDE, but I can see this franchise misusing him to try and bandaid a gaping wound at 1Tech because we love building our DL the unconventional way. Why invest a high draft pick on a true space eating 1Tech now?... We've been doing it backwards for years, full steam ahead.

I agree he was a 5 the last I saw him but they did talk about him playing inside. I like versatility though and don't like labeling. I'd put him at SDE to start but would use him where He fits best with what we have in TC.

 

[CyberB0b]

Tap the breaks on Crawford. He did very little his rookie year and is coming off a serious injury. He is a total wildcard.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

We are now a truly bottom-feeding/dwelling team.

When we start discussing whether to restructure an aging and injured DE and wring our hands over the Crawfords and Selvies of the world.

There was a time that we gnashed our teeth over far better prospects. but that's us: loyal to players to a fault.

 

[Common Sense]

It doesn't have to be non-guaranteed base salary. You can restructure guaranteed base salary, too. A veteran's base salary is guaranteed once the season starts, anyway, and you're probably not going to restructure a guy whom you are going to cut during training camp. So unless we cut him instead of restructuring, he would get the same amount either way.

The original post to which I responded indicated that restructuring would guarantee Ware more money in the future, and my point was that it does not -- he gets the same amount of money this season that he would have gotten, and he is not guaranteed to receive a penny more than that.

This is a good point. What most of us are doing is tiptoeing around the fact that we don't believe that Ware can play up to the remainder of an intentionally backloaded contract, regardless of how it is spread out. My opinion is that it depends on the extent of his injuries. What's his back like? What's going on with his neck and shoulders? I would say the team knows this, but then there's the whole Ratliff thing.

 

[Corso]

quote="SDCowboy85, post: 5423376, member: 26765"]Years going forward? How many more could he have after next season? lol

Im


No one including you knows. His neck is a concern.[/quote]

And the constant stingers...
That has to be a concern also.

 

[Corso]

We are now a truly bottom-feeding/dwelling team.

When we start discussing whether to restructure an aging and injured DE and wring our hands over the Crawfords and Selvies of the world.

There was a time that we gnashed our teeth over far better prospects. but that's us: loyal to players to a fault.

They are not a bottom-dwelling team... yet.
You may just have the chance to call them that in the very near future, but why jump the gun when you don't half to?

 

[jobberone]

Im


No one including you knows. His neck is a concern.

And the constant stingers...
That has to be a concern also.[/quote]

The stingers are my concern that he has a problem in his neck. That is almost certainly the problem. Now what it is I don't know. Could be a few things although I suspect if he has some congenital stenosis it can't be much or he'd have had something done if possible or he'd be retired.

 

[Corso]

And the constant stingers...
That has to be a concern also.

The stingers are my concern that he has a problem in his neck. That is almost certainly the problem. Now what it is I don't know. Could be a few things although I suspect if he has some congenital stenosis it can't be much or he'd have had something done if possible or he'd be retired.[/quote]

I for one worry about his health for the rest of his life- Cowboys career be darned.
There are bigger things to consider.
He seems like a player that will sacrifice to the bitter end and I wouldn't want that- as a boss or a fan.

I want him to be healthy and going around and through opposing linemen and smashing that QB.
But not at the expense of his health.
I guess that's one of the reasons why they get paid so much...

 

[jobberone]

The stingers are my concern that he has a problem in his neck. That is almost certainly the problem. Now what it is I don't know. Could be a few things although I suspect if he has some congenital stenosis it can't be much or he'd have had something done if possible or he'd be retired.

I for one worry about his health for the rest of his life- Cowboys career be darned.
There are bigger things to consider.
He seems like a player that will sacrifice to the bitter end and I wouldn't want that- as a boss or a fan.

I want him to be healthy and going around and through opposing linemen and smashing that QB.
But not at the expense of his health.
I guess that's one of the reasons why they get paid so much...[/quote]

I don't think they'd let him play if there was a chance of paralysis. I'd like to see his CT or MR.

 

[jobberone]

Yes he is. Which is why i think he would make a better DT because of his strength to hold against the run and it being a shorter distance to get to the Qb from inside rather then the long route outside.

I think he can play the 3 or the 5. I can see him as a 1 if they ask him to shoot or shoot and hold. I don't know enough about him to say he can play 2 gaps.

 

[Corso]

I for one worry about his health for the rest of his life- Cowboys career be darned.
There are bigger things to consider.
He seems like a player that will sacrifice to the bitter end and I wouldn't want that- as a boss or a fan.

I want him to be healthy and going around and through opposing linemen and smashing that QB.
But not at the expense of his health.
I guess that's one of the reasons why they get paid so much...

I don't think they'd let him play if there was a chance of paralysis. I'd like to see his CT or MR.[/quote]

I''m sure they wouldn't. Can you imagine the public outlash if they did?
I hope he can rehab and get back in shape to make a serious run at the HOF.

Money be darned. Cap be darned at this point- there's no escaping it so we should be praying and hoping that he gets well and as close to 100% as he possibly can and get to terrorizing OL's like he has in the very recent past.

I personally love the guy both on and off the field and wish him nothing, NOTHING but the best.

 

[Direwolf63]

I for one worry about his health for the rest of his life- Cowboys career be darned.
There are bigger things to consider.
He seems like a player that will sacrifice to the bitter end and I wouldn't want that- as a boss or a fan.

I want him to be healthy and going around and through opposing linemen and smashing that QB.
But not at the expense of his health.
I guess that's one of the reasons why they get paid so much...

I don't think they'd let him play if there was a chance of paralysis. I'd like to see his CT or MR.[/quote]
Ware is a competitor but he wouldn't risk his life if doctors told him there was a chance of paralysis. He's made tons of money in his career. He's set for life. If he knew one hit would leave him in a wheelchair, he wouldn't be playing.

One of the biggest competitors the NFL has ever seen, Micheal Irvin, retired when told he risked permanent injury if he kept playing. I don't think Ware would either. Just my opinion.

 

[Corso]

I don't think they'd let him play if there was a chance of paralysis. I'd like to see his CT or MR.

Ware is a competitor but he wouldn't risk his life if doctors told him there was a chance of paralysis. He's made tons of money in his career. He's set for life. If he knew one hit would leave him in a wheelchair, he wouldn't be playing.

One of the biggest competitors the NFL has ever seen, Micheal Irvin, retired when told he risked permanent injury if he kept playing. I don't think Ware would either. Just my opinion.[/quote]

Better to retire with 3/4th's a legacy relatively healthy than go all the way and lose functions essential for a normal life later.

 

[Corso]

My girl works at an assisted living Home.
I volunteered as a cook there for years in honor of my father who spent his last 30 years in a nursing home- that's how I met her and thank every day for it.

I don't want to see anyone sacrifice their health for money or fame.
It's not worth it. I've seen it all to personally on a daily basis.

 

[jobberone]

Ware is a competitor but he wouldn't risk his life if doctors told him there was a chance of paralysis. He's made tons of money in his career. He's set for life. If he knew one hit would leave him in a wheelchair, he wouldn't be playing.

One of the biggest competitors the NFL has ever seen, Micheal Irvin, retired when told he risked permanent injury if he kept playing. I don't think Ware would either. Just my opinion.

Better to retire with 3/4th's a legacy relatively healthy than go all the way and lose functions essential for a normal life later.[/quote]

I thought that is what I said.