We Should not Overpay For Tank

[jwooten15]

I get it, I get it. He does more than just sack the QB.

But he's got a proven track record of declined production once the second half of the season rolls around.

Whether it be injuries, fatigue, etc. - the dude comes up short when the season REALLY matters.

I want him on the team, for sure. But if he wants $20million+/yr or $50million+ guaranteed, we should let him walk.

 

[CF74]

He made himself a target with those soul comments. I saw him getting double and triple teamed against the Rams, nobody else really stepped up...

 

[Mookie]

What is our current cap situation?

 

[Cannibal_Cowboy]

I get it, I get it. He does more than just sack the QB.

But he's got a proven track record of declined production once the second half of the season rolls around.

Whether it be injuries, fatigue, etc. - the dude comes up short when the season REALLY matters.

I want him on the team, for sure. But if he wants $20million+/yr or $50million+ guaranteed, we should let him walk.

You do realize Tank is THE pass rush, there are no others. You really want to roll into next year with Crawford, Gregory, Taco and Armstrong????

 

[jwooten15]

What is our current cap situation?

It's estimated that we have $50million+ in available cap. But that can/will be expanded with the 2019 bump, plus releases/restructures.

 

[jwooten15]

You do realize Tank is THE pass rush, there are no others. You really want to roll into next year with Crawford, Gregory, Taco and Armstrong????

I'd like to have someone who can apply consistent pressure throughout the season. Not just tear up September/October, and then disappear.

It might be that he needs more talent around him, possibly. But the stat and eye tests don't lie - he is not the same player later in the year.

 

[ItzKelz]

Don't pay anyone

 

[Sydla]

I'd tag him again, personally.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

So get rid of your best defensive player....yeah that should improve the defense next season.

 

[conner01]

So get rid of your best defensive player....yeah that should improve the defense next season.

If we cut everyone we could sign new guys with less talent for more money

 

[StarBoyz83]

17 mil a year makes him a top paid de. They dont need to give him more than that.

 

[DallasCowboysRule!]

You have to pay Lawrence. Good pass rushers are too hard to find.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

If we cut everyone we could sign new guys with less talent for more money

Sign what new guys? Elite pass rushers don’t grow on trees and to get one you have to pull a Khalil Mack trade or draft one. If you let Lawrence go he’s the best pass rusher on the market end it’s not close.

 

[Creeper]

It's estimated that we have $50million+ in available cap. But that can/will be expanded with the 2019 bump, plus releases/restructures.

We have about $48 million cap space assuming the cap is $189 million. Its been estimated to increase to between $187 million and $191 million so there is a possibility they have $50 million. They can make more room if needed with a few cuts or restructures.

The Cowboys do have a few free agents including Beasley, who I would like to re-sign, DLaw, and David Irving who would be committing felony theft if he asks for anything over league minimum.

DLaw is the only defensive lineman they have who can make a difference in a game. If they don;t sign him they have a big problem. Where would their pass rush come from? Taco, who can't decide if he wants to play? or Gregory? This team is so close it would be a shame if they mess it up now. Remember the OL they have in 2016? The let Leary go and they haven't been the same since despite having Martin, Frederick (last year) and Smith. Free agents cost money but what they pay him now won't look that bad in 3 years.

 

[Eddie]

He's a UFA. Unless we franchise tag him again, he can sign with anyone. If we don't pay him ... someone else will.

 

[bayeslife]

He got 10.5 sacks being double teamed every game, leads the defense in splash plays, leads the defense in pressures, leads the defense in TFLs.

Man some of you guys really want the Cowboys to suck, lol

 

[conner01]

Sign what new guys? Elite pass rushers don’t grow on trees and to get one you have to pull a Khalil Mack trade or draft one. If you let Lawrence go he’s the best pass rusher on the market end it’s not close.

There is no pass rusher of Dlaws talent gonna hit the market because teams value them too much
And Dlaw is not hitting the market either

 

[links18]

You shouldn't overpay for anyone or anything, but often whether or not you overpaid for something can only be known retrospectively.

 

[jsb357]

Don't pay anyone

this x 1000

 

[revospeed]

I'd rather have Frank Clark if he's cheaper.