Why are the Cowboys being so conservative with the Cap?

[big dog cowboy]

Murray may be leaving because they won't pay him.

That isn't true. We are willing to pay Murray. What we are not willing to do is overpay him. What he is asking for is unreasonable. That's why he didn't get any offers yesterday from any team in the league.

 

[LandryFan]

It seems as though they want to keep contracts as they are until a FA signing becomes imminent. Let's say they meet with Hardy and come to terms. ONLY THEN will they create cap space to fit him in. Not before.

The team really does not want to restructure Romo's contract, or so it seems.

If we see Carr deal redone, that will probably lead to a FA signing or two. But not before. That's my theory anyway.

I think you're right on the mark with everything!

 

[LandryFan]

The Cowboys also see deals for Fredricks and Martin down the line and want to get out of Romo's deal by the time it happens.

If I'm not mistaken, the cap is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. If so, that would alleviate a lot of the cap issues.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Exactly, the moment we get an announcement of a restructured contract, you can bet that a signing/resigning is very imminent.

Agreed.

 

[visionary]

People complain when the Cowboys spend too much money and they complain when the Cowboys don't spend enough money. They just can't win with some folks.

This is just a crock

People complain when the FO spends money and we don't win
If you told me the cowboys would spend in FA, be at max cap dollars , but be in the post season 80%, 2 of 3 next NFC championships and win a SB, I would take it in a heart beat

 

[LandryFan]

I will never understand this board's restructure fetish.

It's a useful tool, but should be used prudently.

 

[visionary]

Stephen Jones does not want to get into a situation the Saints find themselves in today.

So you believe that there is no midfield ground? It is spend nothing or cap hell?

Wow

 

[LandryFan]

This is only the second day of free agency. Be patient

"Patient"? What's that?

 

[LittleD]

If I'm not mistaken, the cap is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. If so, that would alleviate a lot of the cap issues.

We're going to need every penny of that cap to keep our "all world" offensive line intact and
rebuild the defensive line.

 

[BigStar]

This is why I don't concern myself with all the cap stuff. for one, we have a lot of fans on here that do that for some of us. LOL.
It seems to work itself out, and the FO can do what they want if they really want / need to. I just want quality players that can contribute.

Don't need to be bargain hunters all the time. But don't go to the store to buy dog food when it's on sale, or even at a high price because it's supposed to be quality, when you don't have a dog.

Hardy would be a great new pet

 

[LandryFan]

We're going to need every penny of that cap to keep our "all world" offensive line intact and
rebuild the defensive line.

I realize that...was just stating that additional cap room will be available for just such things. Some seemed to be looking at the available cap as though it is a fixed amount. I was just throwing out there that it is not.

 

[BigStar]

The Cowboys don't seem to be as excited or willing to restructure deals as fans are or thought they would be. Or maybe they realize that the only true way to get where they need to go is to keep drafting well.

The question becomes can the team draft impact players @ DL to make this D playoff formidable in Romo's window. The draft route (exclusively it seems) will put even more pressure on rooks to generate the pass rush. That seems like a bit of a gamble considering all the resources that were tied into making the team Romo "friendly". Is the window now or is it not? That's what has been a bit confusing concerning this off-season and lack of aggression towards helping the DL. I like patience, but the pass rush has to come from somewhere, and we saw with Lawrence last season, it can take some time to develop.

 

[LandryFan]

It seems that they are not focused strictly on their specific cap situation, but on a general blueprint to doing business.
Don't over pay for RBs.
Don't do stupid contracts.
Use the tag when needed.
Don't chase the market in free agency.

Damned if that doesn't sound like a sensible approach to business...

 

[skinsscalper]

This is just a crock

People complain when the FO spends money and we don't win
If you told me the cowboys would spend in FA, be at max cap dollars , but be in the post season 80%, 2 of 3 next NFC championships and win a SB, I would take it in a heart beat

And if that were a guarantee, every team in the league would do it and Jerry would be at the front of the line. Weird.

 

[Direwolf63]

If I'm not mistaken, the cap is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. If so, that would alleviate a lot of the cap issues.

True, but don't be surprised if top QB's have salary cap numbers in the $30-$40M range, WR's in the $20-$25M range. Same with d-lineman. Top RB's $15M or so.

The cap rises quickly. But cap numbers will also rise quickly. I would not be surprised if Fredricks and Martin's cap numbers are around $15M when the time comes for their second contracts. ANd the team needs to keep that future cap space open for when that happens.

 

[Direwolf63]

So you believe that there is no midfield ground? It is spend nothing or cap hell?

Wow

I don't believe I said that.

 

[Direwolf63]

So you believe that there is no midfield ground? It is spend nothing or cap hell?

Wow

I believe we should sign an impact pass rusher because I don't think you can find one where we pick in the draft. And that takes money. A lot of it.

So there goes your theory out the window.

 

[LandryFan]

I still believe that unless the Jags offer Murray 9 million/season, he's probably going to be back with Dallas. I still believe Dallas is looking to improve the defense, looking at DL and CB. We are probably hoping to do something with Hardy, by all reports, but we're looking for deals that fit our team and protect our team at the same time. The ultimate goal still remains to build through the draft. With the salary cap and all its intricacies, building through the draft is the one sure way to have a very strong team that can stay together for a few years while paying very good players on rookie contracts.

You should be banned for being so sensible! BTW, I very much agree that Murray will return. When he wasn't signed by someone else right out of the gate, the odds of him returning increased significantly. The more time that goes by with him unsigned, the greater the odds he returns. JMO.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

The biggest buyers in free agency so far who got the two biggest prizes in Suh and Revis are the Dolphins and Jets.
Did they get great players? Yes. Is either player worth the salary they are now guaranteed? I say no, but that's up for debate.

Does anyone here actually think either team will even make the playoffs this coming year? Long shots at best.

The reason those team can afford it is because they aren't paying enough good players already...they stink.

Teams like us can't afford those prices that would destroy our structure because we already have very good players to whom we are paying big money and very good players for whom we'll be paying dearly in the near future.

Shop wisely and somewhat frugally in FA + Draft wisely = How good teams stay on top. Then if you ever feel you are one player away from a championship, maybe decide to take a bite of the poison apple.

You look at the contracts given out Chuck... they're goofy.

$60 mil guaranteed to Suh.
$39 mil guaranteed to a 30-yo Revis.
Parnell becoming the 3rd highest paid RT based on 7 starts.
Harris getting $3.5 mil per season.

These (and many more) have the potential to become very bad contracts very quickly.

It's been a while (Carr maybe?) since the Cowboys gave out a contract that made one think "Geez, this probably isn't going to end well."

 

[tideh20heel]

I will never understand this board's restructure fetish.

It was the team championing the "flexibility" of the Romo deal when it was signed.