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From depleted to log jam... What this could mean for Newman

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In the off season we upgraded the CB position.  Big time.  We lost Nate Jone and Reeves.  In their place we got Mike Jenkins and a potentially starting caliber and athletic player in Orlando Scandrick.  But that is not all.  More than likely we will have one of the top 10 corners in the league, Pac Man, added to our team by training camp.  And lets also remember our coaches started to become really high on last year's 7th round pick Alan Ball.  Add this to Newman, one of the top 3 cover corners in the league, and Henry, who when healthy is one of the better corners in the league, we have on our hands a wonderful problem at CB.

If everything goes as planned, we may be able to work out a block buster deal involving Newman given our flexibility at the corner position.  He may be leaving us after this season for greener($) pastures, and during TC would be the perfect time to get something out of him before he leaves us. 

 

 

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Would you trade him for a 1st, 2nd, and 6th round pick? (loosely based on Jared Allen Deal)
  • yes
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  • yes but for more
  • yes but it would end up being less

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Newman isn't going anywhere

There is no log jam. Henry is here for probably one more year, a player that is injured every year,. You cant count on Pac-rat for anything, and he isn’t even reinstated yet and has been away from football for a year now, Jenkins and Scandick are rookies, you want them to be brought along slowly and develop and not forced to throw them into the fire on day one. Ball is a seventh round pick who has one game experience, another development player, Oglesby hasn’t seen much action either, so there isn’t a log jam at corner, there is no way Dallas is going to trade a premier corner in Newman. If you were to Trade Newman and Henry goes down, where does that leave you, maybe a Pac-rat if reinstated and nothing but first year and rookies backing up…..a disaster in the making. Not a well thought out idea Quincy M.E

by Deke on May 12, 2008 1:24 PM CDT   0 recs

co-sign

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by silverblue5 on May 12, 2008 2:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wha...What!!

69% of people so far are voting to trade Newman? And folks say JJ is a terrible GM. Im with Deke on this one.

by WB3forMB3 on May 12, 2008 3:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Newman..

Hes going to be 31. He got hurt this year so lets hope theres no lingering effects. If someone wanted to offer 1st 2nd and a 6th i think you would have to be crazy not to take it. Its smart football to me anyway. You have to younger, you have to build through the draft. Its going to happen hes going to go sometime. I see alot of players wanting to player longer then the team wants to keep them. Now if newman was younger it would be a different story. Thats just me but then again im not a GM.

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on May 12, 2008 3:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So what if he's going to be 31 next year

T.O is going to be 35 but everyone wants to give him a three year extension, the reasoning for this is funny there since all I hear is that he’s really 28 because he keeps himself in great shape. What do you think Newman is, chop liver. The kid is a premier corne in this leaguer, had one freak injury and still played through it. It was only going to heal with two months rest which he has now gotten, There isn’t alot of wear and tear on Newman’s body, he’s in better shape than most of his team mates, he has the ability to be a top corner into his mid thirties, he’s a Daryl green type corner. Signing him to a five year deal would be well worth it.

by Deke on May 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well..

If someone offered else a 1st,2nd and 6th for TO the cowboys would be dumb not to take it too. When players are aging there comes a time to let them go when the time is right. I say with almost any position except QB once a player gets in his 30’s if another team is going to offer a 1st,2nd, and 6th do it! The team has to get younger and has to build through the draft

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on May 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ughhh..

Well it wasn’t me that brought this subject up, but it’s a good point. If our draft picks all work out, Alan Ball is as good as they say and Pacman stays the straight and narrow I think Newman is as good as gone. Count on it!

The reasons:

1-His age 31 by next Sept.

2- MONEY!!!!

3- MB3, Hamlin, Ware, Canty contracts. All are younger and have more upside in the end.

by Boyzfan94 on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I said if everything goes as planned

that means if Pac Man is reinstated.

by quincyyyyy on May 12, 2008 5:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pac-rat is the bonus

and cant be considered as part of a plan. You cant count on a player thats been suspended for a year, who has been arrested 6 times and questioned by police 12 times regarding incidents/investigations, including a major drug dealer.

by Deke on May 12, 2008 5:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

it depends

on how the whole pacmanthing shakes out….
plus two rookies that you’re depending on…
Plus it kinda depends on Roy williams situation….
how much money is left after ware MBIII and canty are resigned…
as well as hamlin….

I think people are looking for way more than these two rookies are prepared to contrbute.
I love Jenkins and Scandrick. But I don’t think they’re ready to take over anyones role quite yet…and would love to see it but I don’t see either as a starter in 2009.

I think the boyz have alot of financial decisions to make…
Oh yeah we need to re-sign our air attack…Namely TO….
Like I said lots of decisions…..

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on May 12, 2008 1:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Firstly....They would never trade Newman before this season begins....

Secondly….There isn’t a team in the league that would give up a 1st, 2nd, and a 6th round pick for a guy that’s 30, coming off a foot injury, and only under contract for one season…..Heck Jason Taylor couldn’t even garner that much in return….and he’s considerably better.

Geeez…..the season is way too far off to be coming up with these cockamammi scenarios…....

Does this influx of young premier talent bode well for Newman’s contract extention leverage over JJ during or after the season ?...

that should have been your question….

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"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT   0 recs

cockamammi scenarios

funny choice of words Boyz,, thats the same words I was thinking daily when you were posting your daily trade scenarios regarding the cowboys over the last three month’s leading up to the draft, LOL!!!!!!!

by Deke on May 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

mine were certainly more realistic and could have been pulled off.....big difference...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 4:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

trading Newman would be moronic

We have 2 unproven rookies and a thug who isn’t even reinstated and even if he would be, is one lap dance away from a lifetime ban.

Newman is not only one of the best CBs in the game, but one of the very best players in the game, period.

There are 2 players on defense who you sign no matter what it takes and Newman is one of them, no question.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 12, 2008 4:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Good Question

You are assuming Management plans on getting newman done after this season. If Management doesn’t plan on brining him back next season, then I want something of value in return for him.. The value Quinccyy mentioned is enough.

If mangement plans on signing him and I hope they do, then you don’t take the trade. Shut-down corners are too tough to find.

I

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 5:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not assuming that

Jerry and Stephen is on record as saying they will re-sign Newman to a long term deal.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Really??? Never heard or saw that.

I think what they said is they would like to, but that’s a HUGE difference from saying they WILL.

You know my stance on Newman. He’s not getting a contract extension, if anything he will get slapped with the franchise tag.

I’m starting to think MB3 could get slapped with it rather than Newman now. This is going to be a huge year for both those players because it will determine if they stay or go after the season.

by Boyzfan94 on May 12, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, Steven did say that they had discussions with Newmans agent

about a long term deal, in fact Steven said that he is confident that Newman will be with the cowboys beyond 2008

by Deke on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jerry

Is confident everyone will be back. He knows d@mn well everyone is not coming back.. He is just not going to make that decision public until the off-season. Doesn’t want the distraction. He is smart businessman..

At least he offerd barber a contract in the neighboorhood of what he was looking for. I haven’t heard anything about contract terms for Newman, not a peep.

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 10:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Steven does the contracts, As far as Barber goes, I dont know what Neighborhood you’re talking about, but 10-30 million difference is not in the same neighborhood, cowboys offer 30, Barber wants 40-60. barber may not be resigned.

Glenn, Roy Williams, Columbo, henry and Barber are the early favorites for not being here in 2009.

Newman will be resigned to a long term deal by or during the bye week…

by Deke on May 12, 2008 10:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah well,

they said the same thing about MB3 and Hamlin and still no contracts. So that’s holds alot of weight now doesn’t it? That’s a typical response and doesn’t mean anyone should take it seriously. I’m sure they would like Newman to be here just like MB3, Hamlin, Colombo and Canty, but doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.

When your talking a position like CB, that will demand more money than any of those other players he will be the least likely to get an extension. Age is going to factor in without a question. You can’t disregard the fact he will be 31 next Sept. I don’t care if he has low wear, in great shape etc, When your talking spending a big part of your salary cap, probably in the area of 10+ mil a year for an aging CB it matters a whole lot.

by Boyzfan94 on May 13, 2008 9:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

no Boyz it will happen

CB is by far and away a more important position than RB, DE, FS or RT. When you have an eilte shutdown CB you don’t let him walk away, that would be foolish. We really don’t know how good Jenkins and Scandrick will be and Pacman is another suspension waiting to happen IF he ever gets reinstated.

Like T.O., Newman’s age isn’t a factor because he’s a stud who will play at a high level well into his 30s.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 13, 2008 10:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

NFL

Puts a higher weight on DE then CB.

I hope Newman gets done, but he will have to settle for less money then D. Hall.

If he doesn’t budge, I think we let him go.

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 11:32 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

not a 3-4 DE

a 4-3 DE, yes, which is equivilent to a 3-4 OLB like Ware, but 3-4 DE are estentially like 4-3 DTs.

TNew is worth 8-9 mil a year and should be paid as such. Believe me, Jerry and Stephen will get it done sooner or later.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not sure where you are going Terry

with that comment. If you think Ware is going to get any less because he is a 3-4 OLB than if he was a 4-3 DE your wrong. Ware is basically a DE playing OLB and will get paid mega dollars regardless.

Suggs is going through a fight with Baltimore right now on his franchise tag. He is claiming that he played more at DE than OLB and should be tagged as a DE. Baltimore tagged him as a OLB and the difference is only about 700K. Same could be true with Ware. In the end Ware is going to be paid like a top DE in the league. If Jerry thinks for a second that he may have a problem resigning Ware if he gave Newman 8-10 mil a year he will never get an extension.

I’m done talking about Newman. You know my stance and well see what plays out, but right now I think he won’t get a new contract here.

by Boyzfan94 on May 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i think...

Terry was just clarifying the original comment from wmillion that

(the NFL) Puts a higher weight on DE then CB.

I think Terry was indicating that it’s true for a 4-3 DE (guys like Strahan or Reggie White or Freeney or even Jared Allen) but not a 3-4 DE (Canty, etc.) Didn’t seem like there was any insinuation about what Ware’s going to get paid as I think we all agree Ware will get his…

by Scoobay on May 13, 2008 3:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

thats for clarifying Scoob

thats exactly what I was commenting on.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I know that

I am saying the NFL puts a higher premium on Premier Pass Rushers opposed to Premier DE.

DE in 4-3
OLB in 3-4

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 5:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I mean Premuim CB's

I know that
I am saying the NFL puts a higher premium on Premier Pass Rushers opposed to Premier CB’S

DE in 4-3
OLB in 3-4

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 5:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yes, and Canty isn't

a premier pass rushing DE, which is why signing Newman is more important

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and he shouldn't

because he’s not nearly as good and his position isn’t nearly as important.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 13, 2008 9:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's true

But would you rather have Hamlin and Canty or Newman (this is assuming Pacman and Jenkins or Scandrick work out)?

by ChrisRichey on May 13, 2008 11:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Would rather have Hamlin, Canty and MB3

over Newman.

All are a heck of alot younger. Have more upside and their individual contracts won’t cost nearly as much as Newman.

I would rather have 2 or 3 quality players with more left in the tank than an aging CB that will cost a ton of money. We have plenty of depth now at CB. We don’t need to be over paying for Newman.

by Boyzfan94 on May 14, 2008 11:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I can see that

We might not be able to place that CB on island like Newman, but with the right safeties we can overcome that.

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 14, 2008 11:36 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Pacman top 10?

I think that Pacman had potential to be a top 10 player a couple of years ago, but he wasn’t quite there yet. Now, he’s been out a year, and who knows if he will regain his form?

Still, a 1st, 2nd, and 6th for an aging guy with injury problems and looking for a big contract is a fair deal.

by Baked Potato Soup on May 12, 2008 4:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Pac-rat played two seasons in the league

30 games, that’s it, he had four INT’s and one forced fumble in his second year, alot of people are over rating this punk.

What injury problems are you referring too.. as far as aging, Flozell Adams gets resigned, he’s 33., T.O will be 35 everyone wants him resigned, but an elite corner that dont grow on trees, no injury problems only going to be 30 in september and many want to trade him or let him walk after this season, talk about questionable logic.

Jerry signed an overrated Roy williams to a long term contract when his liabilities were so glaring on the field and over paying Brady James, who is really a two down backer, but lets not resign and trade a top notch corner who you never have to take off the field, thats what I call flawed logic..

by Deke on May 12, 2008 4:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 12, 2008 6:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

-1

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 10:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well.....

I think resigning Roy was one of the worst GM moves in recent times from Jerry. James, I always thought was overrated. He is solid and has showed signs of greatness, but in reality he is just a solid player, nothing more. I’m not sure he get’s a extension when his contract is up, or deserves it.

Pacman was one of the best CB’s in the league and might have been the top special teams player in the league when he was suspended. He is that good and it should not be understated.

Might as well support him guys, because he is a cowboy now.

by Boyzfan94 on May 12, 2008 7:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pac-rat had one good year, where do some of you come up with that he's one of the best corners, he is not

he may be down the road, if he can stay on the field, thus far, my money is on that he wont remain on te field. He’s reminds me of one of those players that just doesn’t get it.

by Deke on May 12, 2008 7:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That is the Fear

Pac-man defintely is a player who appears to not get it..

6 arrest since being the NFL- crazy..

Barring injury or Suspension, Pac-man is a top 10 corner. Maybe not this year, he will not be in football shape.

I know his stats aren’t eye popping, but T-New’s best Int season is 4!! We all knew he is money.

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 8:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree Deke

Pacman is definitely overrated in the eyes of most Cowboys fans. The thug was a great returner but nothing special as a CB, just all potential before he was suspended.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

James

I think the Brady James signing was a decent signing.. 5 years-20 Million isn’t a huge deal, especially with the inflation in contracts recently. The guy still accounted for 100+ tackles..
I think Zach will push him because you know Zach knows how to find the ball.

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The question was about the trade, not resigning him.

I agree that the Cowboys should make every effort to resign Newman. However, if the Cowboys can get a 1, 2, and 6 for him, and Pacman is reinstated and performs, and the 2 draft picks perform, then I think the Cowboys should take it. In this league, offensive lineman last a lot longer than other positions, and I think everyone knows T.O. is an exception to be playing at that level at his age. But even he is starting to get nagging injuries, much like Newman’s plantar fasciitis last year.

I’m not sure that Pacman will return to form, but 4 INT’s and one forced fumble is what got Newman to the Pro Bowl last year, and pretty much as good as Newman has done any year, and Pacman also had 3 punt return TD’s. I don’t think that’s overrated. I do question how long it will take him, if he can do it at all, to return to that level after sitting out over a year.

by Baked Potato Soup on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The problem with that argument is...

You wont know if the two rookies can perform or get a sense of whether Pacman now “gets it” and can stay out of trouble until you play a minimum of one season. Well Newman is under contract for one more season. NO ONE is going to give you a 1 or a 2 and doubtful even a 6 for an unrestricted free agent, much less a 1, 2 & 6. You’re putting the cart before the horse.

by WB3forMB3 on May 13, 2008 1:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jared Allen

He got tagged, so he would have been UFA.

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

After the smoke has cleared and we now know what we are going into the season with....

I’m now more on board with extending Newman…...but I’m sure not in the “whatever it takes” camp….IF he starts all 16 games this year…..He’ll get what he deserves…6 years / 48-52 million…..24 million bonus…should do the trick…

Anthony Henry-80% (depends on Hamlin signing)
Roy Williams – gone (no if, ands, or buts..)
Marion Barber- 80% (depends on realistic salary, and development of two rookies)
Mark Columbo- gone (depends on the development of Free, or salary demands)
Terry Glenn- gone ( thanks for the memories Terry)
Kyle Kosier-60% (depends on development of, McQ, or Marten)
Ken Hamlin-60% .(depends on R Williams release)

Over half of the above players wil more than likely be playing their last season here…....freeing up nearly or over 20 million in salary space…...More than enough to resign Canty, Newman, Owens, and extend Ware (if needed)

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 4:54 PM CDT   0 recs

I hear ya, but...

in reality I think it’s going to take more that 6 years 48-52 mil….24 mil bonus. He’s going to look more the lines of 6 yr. 60 mil with a 25-28 mil signing bonus.

by Boyzfan94 on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well...you throw up those numbers...and he's as good as gone.....newman WILL NOT get 10 mil/per.....no chance

my numbers are much more realistic….they’re slightly more than Trufants….and that is Newman’s measuring stick…..

I’d rather have Asomugha at that price…....cuz I don’t see Oakland able to afford him….free agent ‘09.

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 10:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Newman isn't going anywhere

I feel a lot better about the CB position (finally), but to think the this team can afford to let T-New go before this season is REALLY over-estimating what is back there right now. I’m not counting on the Pacman for anything, Henry gets hurt for a few games every season, then 2 good looking rookies (but they are still rookies,we don’t know what we have yet), and Ball (no comment, ok just one, he’s no more than a dime or nickel back).

Those logjams sure can disappear quick.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on May 12, 2008 6:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Somethings got to give

13 Pro-Bowlers, someone will be the odd man out..

In my opionon we have to Get T.O, Newman, and Ware done.

"Don't Worry About 38, He will be Ready.. Will you be ready to Cheer for him?"

by Wmillion on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Ware is after '09...why is he even mentioned all the damn time...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 10:23 PM CDT   0 recs

I think they would like to

give Ware an extension before his contract is up. As time goes by his price tag will increase at an insane rate, especially if he keeps putting up 12+ sacks over the next 2 seasons. Mickey said recently don’t be surprised if Jerry works on an extension for him over the off season.

by Boyzfan94 on May 13, 2008 10:10 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

p.s Newman and TO are the ONLY high priority signings over the next 10 months.

that leaves :

MBIII 6.5 per
Canty 4.0 per
Hamlin 6.5 per
Columbo 5.0 per
Burnett 3.0 per

THOSE are the guys on the bubble, and about what they should be making…..and if we’re looking to retain all 5 of them beyond this season, we’ll have to rid ourselves of others (R Williams 6.0 per, T Glenn 5.5 per, A Henry 5.0 per) and restructure others ( Romo, Davis, Goroude)

think positive people

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 12, 2008 10:35 PM CDT   0 recs

Guys wouldn't it be smarter if we were going

to resign a corner to elite money that we would sign a corner that is younger than Newman? I’m sure there is going to be one on the open market next off season.

by quincyyyyy on May 13, 2008 1:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Exactly

Like Boyz said above, I’d rather sign Asomougha (sp?) if we’re going to be paying 8-10/mil per season. Newman is worth that NOW, but won’t be in 3 years. Yes what players have done is important, but their upside is a bigger factor. We can’t re-sign our aging players to HUGE contracts, or we’re going to be exactly where we were in the late 90’s. Players break down, and we need to take our hearts out of the process. I like Newman, but he will not be a top 5-7 corner in 3-4 years, but Pac/Jenkins/Scandrick just might be. Shouldn’t we use our money for players that can actually perform at a high level for the entire contract and not just the next 3 years?

by ChrisRichey on May 13, 2008 1:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+100

Nicely said…..

by Boyzfan94 on May 13, 2008 2:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

People have to remember its a buisness

and that has to take precedent above the heart sometimes. Just the way it is.

by Boyzfan94 on May 13, 2008 2:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Looks like they got it right

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) – A woman called police saying Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver James Hardy was beating up his father and had pulled a gun when she yelled for him to stop.

Good thing Jerry didn’t move up to take Hardy. I know his father decided to not press charges, but that is the type of player we need.

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 3:46 PM CDT   0 recs

look for the league to get involved in that mess....This MORON hasn't even signed a contract yet, and he's pullin' guns on his old man.....what an azzzzzz...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 13, 2008 4:13 PM CDT   0 recs

Nothing can Do?

NO charges filed?

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 5:51 PM CDT   0 recs

It doesn't matter.....you don't need convictions to get put down in this league....

Only reason the old man didn’t press charges was because it would cut off his retirement money….

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT   0 recs

TRUE--LOL

"If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased."

by Wmillion on May 13, 2008 6:25 PM CDT