Will we sign anymore players. Cowboys could have 22 million in cap space

[gtb1943]

We like our guys should be inscribed in stone

Yeah we will extend everyone for more than we should and then have peanuts left over; but that is ok since Stephan dumpster dives anyway

 

[shabazz]

Still need better RB options.
I don't like they are all in on Pollard being #1 and sole #1 as it looks at this point. Unless they really like Jones or Davis as a compliment RB to Pollard. And we still have no updates or status of his recovery.
Vaughn is a gadget / specialty player that will get 4 to 6 plays a game, that may increase in time.

We all remember what happened when Pollard went down in the Niners game

Is the FO convinced we aren’t still in that same situation?

 

[CowboyFrog]

Still need better RB options.
I don't like they are all in on Pollard being #1 and sole #1 as it looks at this point. Unless they really like Jones or Davis as a compliment RB to Pollard. And we still have no updates or status of his recovery.
Vaughn is a gadget / specialty player that will get 4 to 6 plays a game, that may increase in time.

Turpins (a True Gadget player) touch count in NCAA:

189 touches 2066 yards from scrimmage 15 TD's (doesnt include his return Touches/yards which are historically good per touch)

Deuce a top RB 1 in NCAA touch count:

767 touches 4884 yards from Scrimmage 43 TD's(doesnt include his return touches/yards which were excellent per touch)

Turpin had an excellent freshman year and his totals are 4 years, Deuce played 3 years... They are not the same guy I'm not sure how to make this any clearer to some here.

 

[Cowboyny]

With the rookies we drafted being signed, it's stated that we have 12 million of cap space, then another 10 million from ZEKE being cut after June 1st. With that said, do we bring any players in for deals, we signed a player or so last year after the draft. I know Barr was one of them.

Would we finally get the deal done with Diggs and focus on Dak. Or are there a few positions on this team that could use some depth? Kicker for one, please give your thoughts!!

They will probably sign another veteran prior to camp at a need area for a discounted price. Perhaps at linebacker again. They also need to start handing out extensions and like a few million during the season if they need to go get another player.

 

[Carson]

Probably less than $2 million to sign the rookies since we drafted in the first so late.

It’s a hair under $3. I’ve seen 2.9 or 2.8 but it’s not much

 

[Sandyf]

I look for most of that go to a new contract gor Lamb and Diggs and an extension for Dak. The rest to keep for in season use. Wouldn't be surprised to see more cap space if things break right for a number of younger players possibly taking spots from Lewis and Armstrong where both could be traded.

 

[conner01]

A kicker, but that's probably all for now. Most of the money will probably go toward extensions or being kicked forward next year to go toward extensions.

I agree unless a certain guy they really like gets cut, I think a kicker is about it.
You never know who could get cut but in general the money is sitting there for Lamb, Diggs contracts
We always sign a guy or two during the season too as injuries happen but those are cheap signings

 

[RandyOh]

gonna have to wait till training camp when vets start to get released. Possibly another Barr level signing closer to the start of the season.

 

[phildadon86]

Most people see Diggs as having one great season. Plays as a gambler, doesn’t really like contact and isn’t great defending the run. He also tends to peak at the QB and gets beat on simple double moves.

Prime example for me was the playoff game. Kittle runs up the middle … Diggs has a clear chance to knock him, dislodge the ball, literally stand in front of him. If he does anything they don’t covert that 3rd down and don’t score. A lot of defenders dream of that clear chance and Diggs seemed to make a business decision.

He’s a great player.

But do you think he’s better than Ward? Alexander? Lattimore? Ramsey? Howard? Etc etc. You’re going to be paying him 20+ million a season. If he’s not getting you the 8+ picks a year do you think his resume and work is worth that price?

While the fact that Diggs whiffed on that tackle still bothers me big time. After reviewing the play and seeing that the play should have never happened in the first place it makes me feel better.

Diggs really worked on his coverage last season and it showed. Gilmore being opposite him is going to help the entire secondary tremendously. You cant throw Diggs way, Gilmore if last season is the bar is going to be great in coverage and Bland was looking really good.

Add in Mazi keeping Parsons clean and hopefully generating some kind of pass rush up the middle. This defense could be all world this season.

 

[speedkilz88]

I would be careful about signing Diggs longterm.

Diggs is a guy who will keep working hard every offseason to get better just like his brother who was a 5th round pick at WR and is one of the top in the league now.

 

[jazzcat22]

Turpins (a True Gadget player) touch count in NCAA:

189 touches 2066 yards from scrimmage 15 TD's (doesnt include his return Touches/yards which are historically good per touch)

Deuce a top RB 1 in NCAA touch count:

767 touches 4884 yards from Scrimmage 43 TD's(doesnt include his return touches/yards which were excellent per touch)

Turpin had an excellent freshman year and his totals are 4 years, Deuce played 3 years... They are not the same guy I'm not sure how to make this any clearer to some here.

I didn't say they were the same guy or player. And I have a clear perspective as well.
NCAA competition much different than NFL as well.

But to rely on either of them being the answer is not going to happen anytime soon. They can both can help in a great way if used correctly.
But Vaughn may not be the answer at RB some believe he will be. I want him to succeed, but as usual some fans overhype certain players at this time of the year. And that is fine, that is why we are here.
I will wait to see how he will be used, if he makes the team. I question if Turpin will even be there. I need to see what they do in TC, maybe OTA's will give an indication.

I see them using him in the Lance Dunbar type role, and can he be what they wanted Dunbar to be. However, it is a bit of a different offense than Garrett's, or hope to be.

 

[jujoboys]

Rookies haven't been signed

Dallas currently has 12.1 million cap space. They get another 10.9 million on June 1st when Zeke comes off the books bringing the total to $23 million. Rookies will only count about $3 million in additional cap space dropping us down to $20 million.

Rookies - I know they will take up more room $3 million of cap space. However, as a rookie signs a deal and is placed on the CAP count we get to remove another player already counting out of the out of the cap count.

Example: Let's say our 7 drafted rookies have a total cap hit of $9 million. They come on the books and replace 7 lowest paying guys on our which add up to around $6 million. So we are only taking an additional $3 million hit to sign our draft pciks.

 

[CowboyFrog]

I didn't say they were the same guy or player. And I have a clear perspective as well.
NCAA competition much different than NFL as well.

But to rely on either of them being the answer is not going to happen anytime soon. They can both can help in a great way if used correctly.
But Vaughn may not be the answer at RB some believe he will be. I want him to succeed, but as usual some fans overhype certain players at this time of the year. And that is fine, that is why we are here.
I will wait to see how he will be used, if he makes the team. I question if Turpin will even be there. I need to see what they do in TC, maybe OTA's will give an indication.

I see them using him in the Lance Dunbar type role, and can he be what they wanted Dunbar to be. However, it is a bit of a different offense than Garrett's, or hope to be.

He like any RB comming from NCAA to the NFL can bust, what I'm speaking to is what this FO saw when they drafted him... I dont think 2-5 plays a game is what they see.. I think they see that if he works its 10 to 15 RB touches a game.. for sure he could bust just like any other RB comming from college.

 

[glimmerman]

Diggs is a gamble. I am on the fence with him. If he played last year like the year before then I would have already signed him. But last season he really showed his executive decisions on sticking his head in the car wreck. I may let him play out this year or some of it to see how he is going to do. With a hopefully improved Defense and pass rush he will be getting some opportunities to make plays on the ball. Make a offer and see how he does.

 

[Jumbo075]

Contract extensions for Tony Pollard (to reduce his CAP hit) and Trevon Diggs will be top priority. Dak and CeeDee after that. Also, the Cowboys will likely try to sign Terence Steele to a long term deal this summer or fall, before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next March. Tyler Biadasz also needs a long term deal, since he’s in the last year of his rookie contract. Others the Cowboys might extend include Jayron Kearse and Jourdan Lewis.

 

[Cowfan75]

Once the high fives are over, it's over. How is this even a question anymore?

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Really surprised Jarvis Landry is still available. He’s someone I think Philly could really use on the cheap, but he’d be an asset to Dallas as well

 

[Jarntt]

Per Spotrac who I find better than overthecap because of the detail they provide we have $16.65M in cap space right now and that INCLUDES our draft class. After Zeke comes off 6/1 we have $10.9M more ($27.55M). Plenty of room to do whatever we want unless it includes Dak - that will leave a mark. I would re-sign Diggs after 6/1 and think about the same with CeeDee to save one more year's inflation because he is the one I am more sure about and it wouldn't impact his 5th year option base salary. So all you would really see additionally hit our cap this year from either of those two would be 1/5 of the signing bonus. Then we probably fill in some cheapish pieces - kicker, WR, 3tech, OL, LB and maybe elsewhere if a player we love pops up. That leaves plenty of room for a trade deadline acquisition and I'm feeling confident we have one this year IF we are in the mix at that point. IMO Jerry clearly took over this year and let everyone know status quo wasn't working with regards to offseason player acquisition and he won't be as conservative as Stephen at the trade deadline either. We will also roll savings into next year where Dak's contract will be dealt with (one way or the other) as will Pollard's, Steele's (could be this year actually) and Biadasz or another center and maybe we get a jump on Martin's contract or Micah's next year also.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cap/

Remember when looking at the rookie class they are already slotted so we know their cap hit and since only the top 51 hit the cap many of them have little to no impact on the cap.

Also remember we can clear a little more space if we cut certain players like Lewis and Gallimore

 

[Proof]

Most people see Diggs as having one great season. Plays as a gambler, doesn’t really like contact and isn’t great defending the run. He also tends to peak at the QB and gets beat on simple double moves.

Prime example for me was the playoff game. Kittle runs up the middle … Diggs has a clear chance to knock him, dislodge the ball, literally stand in front of him. If he does anything they don’t covert that 3rd down and don’t score. A lot of defenders dream of that clear chance and Diggs seemed to make a business decision.

He’s a great player.

But do you think he’s better than Ward? Alexander? Lattimore? Ramsey? Howard? Etc etc. You’re going to be paying him 20+ million a season. If he’s not getting you the 8+ picks a year do you think his resume and work is worth that price?

I've got my issues with Diggs, but he tried to tackle Kittle, but the bobbling and kittle pulling in at the last second ruined the timing. Didn't see that as a business decision at all.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Kicker, rookies, extend those needed, maybe bring in one reasonably priced vet, save the rest.

There may be a need to sign a vet for depth due to injury. Stuff happens.