The Cowboys Have Upped their Offer for Earl Thomas; Seahawks Want More Still

Nelly · Sep 5, 2018

Seattle is going to let Thomas rot.

Tapey · Sep 5, 2018

Apparently per reports Earl reported today

CaptainStubing · Sep 5, 2018

yep, the hawks rejected the 2nd rounder and Thomas is now reporting for duty

Schmoopy1000 · Sep 5, 2018

well they wont get more than a 2nd for him (surprised at that actually) So he is stuck in Seattle.
Does tell me this though. Seattle isnt giving up on their season. They still think they can make it to the superbowl. Otherwise why not trade him.

Fountain City Blues · Sep 5, 2018

Jikkle · Sep 5, 2018

Unless they seriously plan on signing him to another contract they should've taken the 2nd rounder for him.

Even if you're optimistic on the Seahawks this year their realistic best case scenario is wildcard round and maybe a win to get to the divisional round.

A 2nd rounder could've been an upgrade to the offensive line, secondary, and other questionable areas of that team. Sure you'll get a comp pick for him but that'll be at the end of the 3rd round.

jarntt · Sep 5, 2018

more than a second? How about this?

:finger2:

Myles · Sep 5, 2018

The guy makes a shitload of money and thinks he deserves more. Now he must face the reality that he isn't even worth a 2nd round draft pick.

Schmoopy1000 · Sep 5, 2018

Myles said:
The guy makes a shitload of money and thinks he deserves more. Now he must face the reality that he isn't even worth a 2nd round draft pick.

well a 2nd rd pick was offered & he wasnt traded so apparently the Cowboys thought he was & the Hawks thought he was worth more.

Myles · Sep 5, 2018

Schmoopy1000 said:
well a 2nd rd pick was offered & he wasnt traded so apparently the Cowboys thought he was & the Hawks thought he was worth more.

Thanks for that. I posted with a misguided thought. I should have said that the most a team thought he was worth was a 2nd rounder. Seattle's opinion is only 1 of 32 teams. Most teams would upgrade with him, but are not offering anything more than a 2nd rounder.

Hank Kingsley · Sep 5, 2018

Schmoopy1000 said:
They still think they can make it to the superbowl.

Not a chance in hell.

They will be window shopping like the Bungles....

Schmoopy1000 · Sep 5, 2018

Hank Kingsley said:
Not a chance in hell.

They will be window shopping like the Bungles....

I dont think they make the playoffs, but them keeping him makes me think they think they can.

jakedog56 · Sep 5, 2018

Lol at people that think Thomas isn't worth a 1st or even a 2nd.

He is a HOF safety with incredible range. Without him the LOB wasn't even a feasible concept.

I know that he is "old" (29 isn't old for a safety) and some injury concerns which is concerning because he game is predicated on speed. But his instincts are about the best I have ever seen.

We will see what happens but I think he is being severely under-rated in all of these trade discussions.

Schmoopy1000 · Sep 5, 2018

jakedog56 said:
Lol at people that think Thomas isn't worth a 1st or even a 2nd.

He is a HOF safety with incredible range. Without him the LOB wasn't even a feasible concept.

I know that he is "old" (29 isn't old for a safety) and some injury concerns which is concerning because he game is predicated on speed. But his instincts are about the best I have ever seen.

We will see what happens but I think he is being severely under-rated in all of these trade discussions.

its not so much that, but the way teams hold onto draft picks now. Outside of QBs it is very rare to see any players go for a 1st round pick. Outside of a select few players, those days of giving up 1st's are over.

boogiewithstu2007 · Sep 5, 2018

jarntt said:
more than a second? How about this?

Understand, but keep in mind, Earl would be like a road runner in your backfield, Cowboy's would be instantly upgraded with Earl ... He's got another good 3-4 years of football left... I hope Seattle just locks him up at some point...

jarntt · Sep 5, 2018

boogiewithstu2007 said:
Understand, but keep in mind, Earl would be like a road runner in your backfield, Cowboy's would be instantly upgraded with Earl ... He's got another good 3-4 years of football left... I hope Seattle just locks him up at some point...

Oh I totally agree. But at some point the cost becomes greater than the benefit. Dallas can still revisit earl (if not signed) or whomever else is available next year without giving up a 2nd round pick as well...

Judge Fudge · Sep 5, 2018

Earl is back and that drastically helps our playoff chances

boogiewithstu2007 · Sep 5, 2018

jarntt said:
Oh I totally agree. But at some point the cost becomes greater than the benefit. Dallas can still revisit earl (if not signed) or whomever else is available next year without giving up a 2nd round pick as well...

Yep, that's possible, Earl could walk after the season ...

fordman84 · Sep 5, 2018

There is A Moose at 3rd said:

Thank you SEA for protecting Dallas from Jerry.

Earl is a good player and all, but a 2nd + $13M a year for a 29 year old guy injured the last two years is not my cup of tea.

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