What should the Cowboys do with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason?

[zekecowboy]

There are still 10 more regular season games to be played. What happens during that time will say a lot. A back injury plagued him last season but for all intents and purposes, it looks to be behind him now. With 9.5 sacks on the season already, he’s on his way to having a big season. In fact, he’s riding so hot now that he’s passing out t-shirt to his teammates.

Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli recently said it takes defensive ends a few years to develop and that Lawrence’s injuries have hindered his development. He’s healthy now and that’s a big deal because and all of his skills are on full display. And based on early results this season - these skills looks pretty darn good. He even has graduated to playing some RDE and taking on left tackles.

The franchise tag buys the team a little more time, but it comes with a pricey 2018 cap hit. If Tank continues to play at a high level like the team hopes, then he’s just going to be that much more expensive to sign long term. Lawrence could end up being one of the big pieces to a dominant defensive front for the Cowboys. The team needs to shore up his services and sign him to a long-term deal. If his performance dips during the remaining games of the season, then they could choose to proceed more cautiously, although it will indubitably lower his free agent price.

For more:

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...boys-do-with-demarcus-lawrence-this-offseason

 

[CowboyStar88]

Franchise him and negotiate during next season. That’s what I would do.

 

[zekecowboy]

Look at the sack leaders over the last couple seasons (stats courtesy of ESPN.com)

<img src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/9557357/image_12.png" alt="">
Reaching the 15 sack mark is not something that comes easy.

There are still 10 more regular season games to be played. What happens during that time will say a lot. A back injury plagued him last season but for all intents and purposes, it looks to be behind him now. With 9.5 sacks on the season already, he’s on his way to having a big season. In fact, he’s riding so hot now that he’s passing out t-shirt to his teammates.

Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli recently said it takes defensive ends a few years to develop and that Lawrence’s injuries have hindered his development. He’s healthy now and that’s a big deal because and all of his skills are on full display. And based on early results this season - these skills looks pretty darn good. He even has graduated to playing some RDE and taking on left tackles.

The franchise tag buys the team a little more time, but it comes with a pricey 2018 cap hit. If Tank continues to play at a high level like the team hopes, then he’s just going to be that much more expensive to sign long term. Lawrence could end up being one of the big pieces to a dominant defensive front for the Cowboys. The team needs to shore up his services and sign him to a long-term deal. If his performance dips during the remaining games of the season, then they could choose to proceed more cautiously, although it will indubitably lower his free agent price.

For more:

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...boys-do-with-demarcus-lawrence-this-offseason

 

[tyke1doe]

Sign him?

 

[visionary]

Franchise tag

Signing him to long term deal is stupid

 

[xwalker]

There are still 10 more regular season games to be played. What happens during that time will say a lot. A back injury plagued him last season but for all intents and purposes, it looks to be behind him now. With 9.5 sacks on the season already, he’s on his way to having a big season. In fact, he’s riding so hot now that he’s passing out t-shirt to his teammates.

Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli recently said it takes defensive ends a few years to develop and that Lawrence’s injuries have hindered his development. He’s healthy now and that’s a big deal because and all of his skills are on full display. And based on early results this season - these skills looks pretty darn good. He even has graduated to playing some RDE and taking on left tackles.

The franchise tag buys the team a little more time, but it comes with a pricey 2018 cap hit. If Tank continues to play at a high level like the team hopes, then he’s just going to be that much more expensive to sign long term. Lawrence could end up being one of the big pieces to a dominant defensive front for the Cowboys. The team needs to shore up his services and sign him to a long-term deal. If his performance dips during the remaining games of the season, then they could choose to proceed more cautiously, although it will indubitably lower his free agent price.

For more:

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...boys-do-with-demarcus-lawrence-this-offseason

I would use the Franchise Tag. His average salary will likely be the same or higher than the Tag.

They have plenty of other contracts that can be restructured to offset not pushing any money forward with a long-term contract for DLaw.

 

[Alexander]

I have no idea.

But a hat tip to Lawrence.

Amazingly, he can suddenly be a force in his contract year.

 

[AbeBeta]

Franchise.

Do it twice even.

If he shows he can bring it consistently and that his back isn't an issue, you can reward him in 2020

 

[CCBoy]

I'll take a dozen more of this type of a 'problem.'

 

[Yuma Cactus]

Franchise him and negotiate during next season. That’s what I would do.

If you tag him can't negotiate past the deadline which is July 15 or there abouts.

 

[CowboyStar88]

If you tag him can't negotiate past the deadline which is July 15 or there abouts.

Oh duh thanks lol

 

[Redball Express]

Sign him?

I think the question is..

Sign him but for how long and how much given his back surgeries?

I think you give him top pay for 2 years guaranteed..

then look at extending that another 2 years if he plays those first 2 years.

If he's playing well still..

Guaranty 2 more years with an option for 2 more.

That would be fair to both sides.

He plays and leads the DL..

he gets paid like the position calls for.

We can't do another Crawford deal.

 

[gmoney112]

Tag is going to be at least 17 million.

I agree that's probably the best, but food for thought.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Franchise him

 

[xwalker]

I think the question is..

Sign him but for how long and how much given his back surgeries?

I think you give him top pay for 2 years guaranteed..

then look at extending that another 2 years if he plays those first 2 years.

If he's playing well still..

Guaranty 2 more years with an option for 2 more.

That would be fair to both sides.

He plays and leads the DL..

he gets paid like the position calls for.

We can't do another Crawford deal.

Contracts don't work like that. A good player will not sign for 2 years.

At age 31, Calais Campbell signed a 4-year, 60M contract with 30M guaranteed.

DLaw will get more than that if he continues to play like he has up to this point in the season.

The Franchise Tag for DEs was 16.9M this season and will likely be about 18M next season.

 

[Ranching]

Who cares! We'll have Taco and Gregory ready for 2018!

 

[CCBoy]

Who cares! We'll have Taco and Gregory ready for 2018!

Just can't have enough good rotation players coming up on the cheap.

 

[Nova]

Just can't have enough good rotation players coming up on the cheap.

If I know @Ranching, and I think I do, this was sarcasm.

 

[Hardline]

Since he only shows up for contract years only just keep him signed on a year by year basis. If he doesn't agree let him walk.

 

[Ranching]

If I know @Ranching, and I think I do, this was sarcasm.

You are a smart man, salud!