Why would FA come here?

[Sb or Bust]

Everybody seems to want a combination Nicks, Campbell, Avril, Grubbs, etc. But why would they choose to come here? Last years price CB Asagmoua(sp) went to Philly instead of coming here, despite his familiarity with Ryan and reportedly more money. If I'm Nicks I'd rather stay in NO for less money and compete for Super Bowls every year. We are not the Patriots were players go in chase of a ring. We are building like many teams in the league with an unproven coach and a QB with the choker perception. Thoughts?

 

[yentl911]

Uh, they might come here to get paid?

Seriously, I do think Garrett is a guy that players want to play for. He is the head coach and is going to take the heat along with Romo but he is solid. That may not be a popular statement but the guy is going to be great. He needs some time.

This was basically the same team that we have had so to expect a huge improvement is not realistic.

We will need to bring in some FA's because we have too many holes to be filled just by the draft. Especially With our scouting department.

The Beuler draft was the worst in franchise history.

 

[NinePointOh]

So why doesn't every free agent go to the Saints and Patriots, and why does anyone ever go to Oakland or Cleveland? Players have several competing and idiosyncratic motivations -- sometimes they push the player in our favor, and sometimes they don't.

 

[SWG9]

I think the exact opposite; why WOULDN'T a FA want to come here?

The coaches take it easy on you. Management values players - especially high priced free agents - as being more valuable than coaches, so you essentially hold the power in the coach/player relationship. Vets are basically guaranteed a roster spot from year to year, so you almost never have to compete or worry about getting cut except for the odd exception.

Jerry Jones has shown that he's willing to resign almost anyone, so you don't really need to worry about landing that second big money FA contract in your 30's (see Ratliff, Jay).

Coming to Dallas would be a dream come true for most players, I would think. Cash Jerry's cheques, work when you feel like it, and don't worry about anything.