Offseason news

[jarntt]

Starting to seem like Seattle will cut off it's nose to spite it's face. If you go off what some of the national writers have speculated or "sourced", Dallas has offered a 3rd round pick in 2019. Trading ET3 now guarantees a higher 3rd rounder than a comp pick, and a year sooner. Plus Seattle would get to save $8.5m this year, which is money they could roll over to next year's cap if they so chose. On top of all that, Seattle would alleviate themselves of this headache they have. I don't understand why Seattle doesn't make the move now, because unless they think they will be able to get a 2nd rounder from someone else, the Seahawks end-game makes very little sense at face value.

Well, they turned down a 3rd rounder in 2018 too. My assumptions is there are 2 reasons. First and foremost they don't agree with the fans and talking heads that are telling them they have no chance in 2018, especially with ET on the team and second they feel he is much better than a 3rd rounder. Remember, they can always trade him during the year if they start out poorly and for all we know they are indeed interested in keeping him beyond this year. They can tag him.

 

[es4m11]

Well, they turned down a 3rd rounder in 2018 too. My assumptions is there are 2 reasons. First and foremost they don't agree with the fans and talking heads that are telling them they have no chance in 2018, especially with ET on the team and second they feel he is much better than a 3rd rounder. Remember, they can always trade him during the year if they start out poorly and for all we know they are indeed interested in keeping him beyond this year. They can tag him.

Well if Seattle thinks they are going to contend in the West, then more power to them. That team is a shadow of what it once was, with or without ET3, and they have a whole lot more work in front of them before they get back to resembling a contender. Now of course as you say they probably don't agree with my evaluation.

If we are taking Thomas at his word that he won't play without a new deal, which it seems like Seattle has no interest in giving him, then Seattle is setting themselves up for a messy situation with one of the most important players in franchise history. The franchise tag seems like a bad route to go for a team that is more than likely rebuilding the next year or two. but again, maybe they think they have a good football team...I just don't see it.

Just my opinion, but it seems like Seattle is more concerned with "winning" this confrontation than doing what is best for the organization. Of course I am a biased as hell Cowboys fan, too.

 

[jarntt]

And he has to report eventually or he won't be a FA next year. I suspect he reports before the preseason games start or at worst by week 1. I'm sure his mental state will be something that Seattle is concerned with, but the better he plays the more money he makes when he is a FA so I don't see him "dogging it"

 

[es4m11]

And he has to report eventually or he won't be a FA next year. I suspect he reports before the preseason games start or at worst by week 1. I'm sure his mental state will be something that Seattle is concerned with, but the better he plays the more money he makes when he is a FA so I don't see him "dogging it"

If he doesn't report, that is just as much a problem for Seattle as it is for ET3, IMO, because then Seattle is no closer to a resolution either - just a bad scenario all around. I could see ET3 dogging it some this season if he eventually does report. Maybe he makes a few more "business decisions" than he would normally in order to preserve his health for his next guaranteed payday? I think his value is pretty well established that his play on the field doesn't matter nearly as much as him making it through the season healthy.

 

[jarntt]

Oh Dez, I worry that you will just never get it

Dez Bryant goes on epic Twitter tirade by ripping Cowboys and Sean Lee, loves 'clueless' Jerry Jones

I really feel bad for this guy and do hope he signs somewhere and has success. I don't want to hear the stupid "Dallas made a mistake comments" from people that don't understand the situation and think he would have changed in Dallas too if he does, but I still wish the best for him. I really feel bad for him at this point

 

[jarntt]

no accountability sums it all up, doesn't it?

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Some instructional reading here... and screw Sirius XM.

 

[UK Cowboy]

Oh Dez, I worry that you will just never get it

Dez Bryant goes on epic Twitter tirade by ripping Cowboys and Sean Lee, loves 'clueless' Jerry Jones

I really feel bad for this guy and do hope he signs somewhere and has success. I don't want to hear the stupid "Dallas made a mistake comments" from people that don't understand the situation and think he would have changed in Dallas too if he does, but I still wish the best for him. I really feel bad for him at this point

Dez may have to look to the CFL to get work. He is clueless as they come. Good riddance

 

[tomodach10]

When you trash Lee, you are dead to me Dez.

 

[jarntt]

When you trash Lee, you are dead to me Dez.

Hopefully for Dez he doesn't make himself dead to the Browns. Could be his only shot for a while

 

[jarntt]

Too bad for Morris, but I'm not sure he is in a spot to ask for much more than the veteran minimum. With the Jets he could win some snaps and maybe get a better deal next year

 

[Manster7588]

Too bad for Morris, but I'm not sure he is in a spot to ask for much more than the veteran minimum. With the Jets he could win some snaps and maybe get a better deal next year

Morris will get a shot. He's a good back with low miles. He can be a little choosy at this point.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[UK Cowboy]

Salary cap move. No reason at all we shouldn't be in the market for a solid starting safety

 

[jarntt]

Salary cap move. No reason at all we shouldn't be in the market for a solid starting safety

Salary definitely played a role, but it wasn't the whole picture. Wasn't Cincy the place Reid visited before his lawsuit? They also drafted a kid early this year. So they were looking

 

[jarntt]

That being said there is a lot to like about him. I don't think he will cost that much and I think he played both SS and FS with Cincy. Plus, he is from Boise State and we know how the Cowboys like that

Definitely a tire kicker IMO

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

That being said there is a lot to like about him. I don't think he will cost that much and I think he played both SS and FS with Cincy. Plus, he is from Boise State and we know how the Cowboys like that

Definitely a tire kicker IMO

A solid point not to be diminished.

 

[jarntt]

Just what we needed...another guy that can't just STFU.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Just what we needed...another guy that can't just STFU.

pretty sure if Jerry was offering him the best paid contract he wouldnt even remember his disappointment for not being able to become a Cowboy earlier.

 

[UK Cowboy]

Just what we needed...another guy that can't just STFU.

Jalen is right...he will never play for the Cowboys.