There is no hurry. He isn't gong anywhere. I'll start to worry around July 1st if nothing has happened
I think the Cowboys are stuck on their number, they know what DLaws camp wants and won't budge. Dak and Zeke are more important to get locked down than DLaw. If he doesn't see it that way, he can leave next year.
I couldn't disagree more. DLaw is top 3 at his position, a position where he should remain a good player for another 7-8 years. Zeke is top 3 at his position, but will only be a top guy for another 4-5 years, and RB is the easiest position to find production. Who is the Patriots RB the last 20 years? As to Dak, no doubt he is currently the biggest bargain in the league, but if he goes past $25 million, he goes to the other end of the spectrum
the problem is DLaw needs surgery on his shoulder and won't have it till he signs. Rehab is 3 to 4 months.
Sure do. That surgery needs to happen ASAP.
We tendered him, so we can continue to negotiate a contract. Instead of trying to suddenly come to terms when you had to fran tag or not.
I think the DLaw camp is wanting 20-24M a year and the Cowboys are wanting 17-18M
I read last year his camp wanted 17M per year. If it has jumped to 20m, then I don't see DLaw staying a Cowboy. If 18 is more their number, which I feel it might be, I think it won't take long to strike up that contract. But, I can tell you this, DLaws money WILL NOT get in Jerry's way of keeping Zeke and Dak here for life.
I didn't hear that and don't understand why he is waiting to have the surgery until after he signs if he needs it.
I also didn't like Mike Wallace or Torrey Smith or Nolan Carroll
I'm not so sure about that. This team without D Law has almost no shot of making the playoffs. Our pass rush would be horrendous and he plays the run. This team without Zeke could make the playoffs IMO as long as they brought in another RB and didn't go with just Rod Smith/Alfred Morris types. I wouldn't be shocked if Zeke is gone after being tagged once or twice. By that time he'll have a lot of tread on those tires.
You should have signed Sheldon Richardson instead.
To be clear, DLaw will be in Dallas in 2019. Next year he is free to go if he thinks he's on Mack/Donald/Miller level.
We wouldn't be finding another Zeke, but perhaps someone almost as good. I think with a healthy OL we can get by without Zeke. Will it be harder? Hell yeah. Do I want it to happen? Hell no, but our defense without Tank takes a bigger hit in my eyes. You just can't win in the NFL without a pass rush. I agree that they definitely bring in some DL help whether via the draft, FA or both. I've always felt that DL can come in immediately in the draft and contribute. Even if they aren't ready for a FT role they can rotate in.
Making the Case: The reason to get this done sooner than later hinges on D-Law’s need to get surgery to repair a torn labrum. Reports have suggested Lawrence is waiting to sign a contract, which means the longer he waits to have the surgery, the possibility looms that he could miss parts of the season. That alone should have the two sides working together to resolve this matter.
I guess the question is. How much you willing to pay him?
