Cowboys Tender Restricted Free Agents
by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 2:31 PM CST
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Today, we will know more about the Cowboys plans for the 2010 season as they tender their restricted free agents. The deadline to do so is at 3PM.
Below are the team's 2010 free agents. We will update this list as news of their offers rolls in.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
WR Miles Austin - 1st and 3rd Round Tender, $3.168 million
S Gerald Sensabaugh - 2nd Round tender, $1.809
DE Marcus Spears - Original Draft Pick, $1.226 million (DMN says, "If a team signs Spears, then the Cowboys could receive only a 2nd-round pick in return despite the fact that Spears was a first rounder in 2005.")
DE Stephen Bowen - 2nd Round Tender, $1.759 million
DE Jason Hatcher - 2nd Round tender, $1.759 million
WR Sam Hurd - 2nd Round Tender, $1.759 million
S Patrick Watkins - Orginal Draft Pick, $1.176 million (Drafted in 5th)
OT Pat McQuistan - Orginal Draft Pick, $1.176 million (Drafted in 7th)
C Cory Procter - 2nd Round Tender, $1.759 million
NT Junior Siavii - Orginal Draft Pick, $1.176 million (Drafted in 2nd by Kansas City)
CB Cletis Gordon - Not Tendered, but signed to a one-year deal for the $630,000 minimum
C Duke Preston - Original Draft Pick, $1.226 million (Drafted 4th by Buffalo)
K Shaun Suisham - Not Tendered
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Is there some competitive advantage...
…to waiting until the last minute to announce Tenders?
….or do they do this just to wear out my eyes and F5 button?
God, I’m already in football withdrawals…..
+1 why must Jerry demand an audience
most teams revealed the tender days ago and here we are after the deadline sitting on eggshells!!!That Jerry !!!!players better be scared and be nervous about your roster spot!!!Roy Williams no you don`t need to worry or perform your job is safe.
You're actuall stting on eggshells about this? Really?
…and for the record, Jerry didn’t actually say the Roy didn’t have to perform…
Jesus...
…everywhere I look you’re criticizing others’ choice of exercising their own being a fan.
Go away.
these Jerry comments
both on the article
After the Minnesota game, we weren’t close enough and good enough for anybody to get comfortable about where we are," Jones said. “We’ve got to do something to change that. Again, we feel good about the system we’re in right now and have got some guys under contract. But it wouldn’t surprise me to have 10 or 11 new faces on our team.”
Jerry Jones expects to see 10 or 11 new faces in a contributing role in 2010.
When asked if the changes he mentioned could impact Roy Williams’ role as a starting wide receiver, the Cowboys owner answered with, "a big no.
“I’m optimistic about Roy Williams,‘’ Jones continued. "We’ve got to do some things to help Roy, to help his game. We’ve got to do some things with the way we get him the ball to enhance his game.
ok , so if I`m understanding Jerry correct he`s saying we weren’t close enough and good enough for anybody to get comfortable about where we are but that does not include Roy Williams because When asked if the changes he mentioned could impact Roy Williams’ role as a starting wide receiver, the Cowboys owner answered with, "a big no.
I read that same article you did...
…but after listening to a few radio shows…Jerry’s comments were taken a bit out of context…he thinks Roy is the starting WR…he needs to say that otherwise it would be an indictment of his scouting department (there is an issue here, but it would be stupid to air that in the public when it should be handled internally…), but his other comment confirms that playing time is up for grabs and Roy needs to improve. In other words, Wade’s comments about the best player playing is accurate…even if Roy runs out of the tunnel and is introduced, doesn’t mean that he will get more snaps than Crayton or Ogletree…in fact, near the end of the season, didn’t we see a lot more of Crayton in key situations…forget about the titles…what’s important is playing time…
Always remember, sports news people are always looking for the juicy soundbite that fits the story they have made up their minds they want to write…actual intent of the speaker is actually secondary…
my beef
is take the kid gloves off with Roy and stop koddling him, instead Jerry talks tough about Ogletree who`s done nothing but work his butt off and Roy gets the royal treatment to go with his 9 million salary for slacking off. but no hard feelings on any comments you made toward me and I was exageratting the eggshell comment but that`s the life of a Cowboy fan as Jerry seems to enjoy leaving us in the dark.
Well, as fans we want the perfect script...for all players we draft or bring in to do what we expect...
real world says this doesn’t always happen. No team is perfect in all their assessments. The best anyone can hope for is that you get many more “right” than you get “wrong”. Lately, we have. Our cap/budget is in good shape. As a team we are improving and have a legitimate shot at contending…
Although, I wouldn’t mind the organization “calling out” Roy in public, I know that the correct approach is to handle this in house. I have no doubt that Roy has felt the wrath of the staff, look at the humble comments he has made near the end of the season. He knows what he score is, and he knows he has only himself to blame. The good news is that since he’s been with the Cowboys, all reports show that he has demonstrated the will to work hard towards improving. Best thing is that he isn’t a “cancer” like T.O. I can give guys like this a chance…my patience runs thin for the A-holes.
Antrel Rolle released!
Officially!
D-Dayumn!
C’mon Gentlemen! Hello Rolle, Cya Hamlin!
Antrel Rolle wants $8M a year, long term
Hello, Nate Allen.
Yeah...
and I don’t think he’s an 8 million dollar safety.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly
He’s definitely not worth $8 million. Rolle’s ok but is he really that much better than Ken Hamlin? Hamlin seems overpaid at $5.5 million next year I don’t see how paying Rolle $7 or $8 million makes that situation any better.
Bring in a young guy and prep them for the job asap.
There's not a player that couldn't be replaced
And yes, that includes Austin.
Hopefully, a few will get some offers and we get a boatload of 2nd Rounders.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
???
Austin is not replaceable.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
That's what everyone said about t.o.
Of course he is. There’s plenty of talent still on the roster, even if he left. And at a 1st & 3rd, I’d say deal.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
except we would be left with Williams and Crayton starting and unless the team that signed Austin was picking in the top 10 we wouldn’t even get the best WR in this draft. Austin beat the Chiefs by himself.
To be fair
Last year they were left with just Williams and Crayton too. He’s a wide receiver, yes he’s the best one the Cowboys have and yes I want him back too…but he’s just a wide receiver, those can be replaced. There’s always Boldin, Marshall, or picking a WR in the draft.
Which WR on the roster....
has the skillset that similar to Austin’s?
They let go of Owens because they had high hopes on Austin, but if you look up and down the roster, there isn’t another guy that has been developed enough that I would think is even close Austin’s potential.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
Ogletree
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
nooooooooo
Maybe soon, but not immediatly.
A second year guy that is built totally different, compared to a 4th year guy about to be 5th?
No no no nooooooo, I’m high on Ogletree, but Austin is way more of a physical speciman that Ogletree, and had 3 years under his belt before coming into a starting role.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
I don't remember everyone saying that about TO
In fact it was fairly split between whether or not Dallas was better without him. I don’t think you’d see an even split about losing Austin.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
I was very confident Austin would explode last year; there is no one primed to that again.
I was also very tired of the queeny drama coming from TO’s orbit, he had to go just so I didn’t have to hear it. I’m to the point where I want Dallas to ditch Crayton just because he mentions TO
Miles Austin is 8 years away from a HOF career; if he goes uninjured he has a great chance; his size, speed and strength lend themselves to him having a dominating career, and the way he plays WR, not essentially relying on his jets, he has a chance to last
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
HOF?
He just had one 1000 yard season, lets not get too crazy here. I mean, that’s saying quite a bit.
It's pretty easy to say that everone wants to keep Austin, but not at any cost.?
Does anybody really know what he and his agent are asking for in compensation? He’s had one good year…can anyone remember what we did with Hamlin? How do we all feel about that right now? In order to be a god organization you gotta have steely balls sometimes. Here’s what I feel comfortable saying right now…Jerry is not cheap and is prepared to pay Austin well…Jerry wants to keep Austin…Austin wants to stay a Cowboy…Austin will stay if both sides are reasonable and the agent is mindful of his clients desires (…remember Burnett?). Throwing the Franchise tag on Austin, which would necessitate paying him in excess of 9 Million is a bit much.
I think that it would be difficult to...
immediatly replace Austin.
Even if you look at bad ass rookies, most don’t step in and become #1 WR’s right away.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Don't even kid...
…Jerry screwing away the receiver that should be our premier wideout for the next 6-7 years would be one of the most very trying tests of my fan-ship in the Cowboys. Not that I’ve ever wavered, but I swear to you that would shake the foundations.
?
We finally get quality WR production from a guy we groomed, instead of someone else’s leftovers and you want to let him fly? Austin is better than any WR in this draft and w/o him, our offense was terrible.
There's more than one way to skin a cat.....but there's only one way to rock.
Not exactly what I said...
but, if he were to be offered an obscene amount of cash, then getting a 1st & 3rd would be good compensation.
I think all WRs are overrated and ALL can be replaced…rather easily. Way too many options out there in FA to get your panties in a wad.
My comment is that there is not a single player on our list that is irreplaceable.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
Thats only if you believe
Romo is a top 3 qb in this league and can make any #1 wr look great. I love me some Romo, but I’m not ready to go there yet.
Or if you believe Roy can handle that duty. Which I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you don’t.
Personally, I thought Austin played great last year. He aggresively went after balls, he showed after the catch skills that few receivers can match, and with a line that protects Romo better, he could be a monster deep threat too. On top of that, he has the right attitude, which with the wrs we ve on this roster (roy, crayton)…I’d like to keep him around.
I’l admit I’m usually with you in the wr category – that wrs are for the most part replaceable (I think the same of rbs) and a good qb will make most wrs look good enough, but I don’t think Austin is one of them, especially considerng the rest of our offensive talent.
I don't (Romo)...
but I can’t help but think about Philthy and their dearth of WRs, until recently.
And why would players like t.o., Marshall, Boldin, et al be available if that wasn’t the case?
And how can you explain Austin, Welker, Colston, Crayton, etc? Undrafted/low pick guys that are highly productive.
Simply, it’s just not that big of a deal. The obscene money required by the superstars seldom seem worth the affect on the salary cap. I’d be fine going with Ogletree, Manny Johnson, & a UDFA/low pick as a replacement and not look back.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
Mercy...
…I’d be the very, very opposite of fine with that scenario.
Romo is the real deal...
He doesn’t have to be the best QB to ever play, but there is little doubt that he is one of the top QB’s playing today. I don’t know about ranking, but I don’t put too many QB’s ahead of him. He meets the eyeball test, win/loss, and has the stats. We can win with him, we just need other players to step up, afterall, this is a team sport…
It think you are right.
Get the offensive line in order and the rest will take care of its self. With a dominating line and our cadre of running backs, recievers should not be the main feature of our offense anyway. We need one posession reciever (Witten/Crayton), one intermediate (Ogletree/Williams) and draft a deep threat or retain Austin at a reasonable price. The whole thing depends on the Offensive line. I have said it before and I will shout it from the rooftops. This team goes as far as the offensive line takes them.
Texas: Where God goes to relax.
Unless he's watching the Cowboys.
I don't think anyone wants to let Austin walk.
Were just saying that everyone here is overreacting over one, albeit great, year. Those who disagree are suggesting that another player could be acquired to match his production.
free safety??
Atogwe from StL was not tendered for draft choices. Many thought he’d get a 1st and 3rd. All they have is right of first refusal…….Is this our new FS?
Oshiomogho Atogwe?
I thought he was considered very good, I’m suprised to see him a FA
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah...
he is good, I read a report that’s probably going to piss him off pretty good.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
24 turnover his last 28 games....
….that’s more than our entire defense their last 28 games.
There's more than one way to skin a cat.....but there's only one way to rock.
He's tendered the Right of First Refusal
"We have tendered Oshiomogho Atogwe at the Right of First Refusal level, which allows us the chance to match any offer sheet he signs between now and the week before the draft," Demoff wrote. "Should O.J. not sign an offer sheet, his rights would revert back to the Rams. On June 1st, we have the option to either increase his salary to nearly $7 million or to release him and let him be an unrestricted free agent."
http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/04/rams-place-low-tender-offer-on-atogwe/
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
It's the lowest tender out there.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
yup
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder who will set the Market; Atogwe or Rolle? Two “Star” safeties on the market may lower their prices a bit
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
I'd prefer Atogwe of the two, but Rolle has a bigger name.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
Freely of DMN says “In the last two years, Atogwe has produced 24 takeaways in 28 games. He is good in coverage and excels at stripping the ball loose from runners.”
Thing is, he’s got a big price tag.
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
This Is Perfect Scenerio For
the poison pill
poison it up
i dont care if it is role or Atogwe, as long as the dude is younger and better than hamlin
Atogwe is much better than Hamlin
and I would be super pumped if we got him.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
It's an effective way
To let him test the market and still have the rights to him. They are actually doing what is best for him. Teams wouldnt be as willing to talk and set the fair price for him if they were at risk of lising picks should the Rams not match.
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by KDP on Mar 4, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
UPDATE
WR Miles Austin – 1st and 3rd Round Tender (uncomfirmed, but a major newspaper has reported it)
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Here y'are.
The Chargers and Cowboys protected their restricted wide receivers (Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd of San Diego; Miles Austin of Dallas) with the highest tenders, which would require first- and third-round picks as compensation.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
haha it would of been neat to steal Vincent Jackson… as much as we like MA, Vincent Jackson is also nearly undefendable
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
hes prety much undefendable
unless your name is darell revis
Vincent Jackson made some unbelievable catches...
…that sealed their victory. I mean absolutely sealed.
One of the games I was lucky enough to attend this year.
Yeah...
he’s a beast.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
But he is not "undefendable"...he didn't run wild on the Cowboys.
Yes, we lost that game, but only because our O Line screwed up their assignments and couldn’t score a touchdown on the 1 yard line. Let Romo throw 3 times in that same scenario, and we win that game.
Atogwe
AustoniaAggie-They franchised him last year so if they put a high tender on him, the dollar is 110% of last years pay. And since he was franchised, that would be a lot. They are banking on the right of first refusal since there aren’t any poison pills to worry about.
Interesting news,
San Diego has let NT Jamal Williams go.
Think Wade would like his old NT to backup the Rat?
He missed most of last year due to injury and doesn’t seem the player he once was (though his 08 was solid) but there’s no doubt he’d be a better backup than Junior Siavii. Williams age and recent injury history will keep his price from blowing out.
Would the 33 year old Williams be happy to be a part of a rotation to be with a contender and back under Wade for whom he had his best years?
I think this could happen.
I think...
that is more likely that alot of scenario’s go.
Depends on like you said, would Williams be happy to be a backup, rotation guy?
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
I would sign him if it's affordable
he’s perfect to spell Rat; just a year ago he would rival Jay for best NT in a 3-4
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
GET THAT DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE
Get that artery/gap clogging NT into some blue and silver…. STAT…. Someone get a forklift.
by michael83emery on Mar 4, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
UPDATED
Thanks CWP!
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Giving Hurd a 2
seems steep to me. I would have liked him to get a 4 or so. Maybe enough to tempt someone. He’s a guy that I like, but I would be fine to lose him for another pick.
I agree; I like Sam Hurd, he works hard, plays hard, but he’s not poised to become more than a back up at this point.
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
Well, they gave Procter a 2 last year.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
and he's a helluva drummer
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
I would be doing
all I could to keep Bigg and Columbo happy. They don’t seem like two guys that I would want to mess around with.
THAT WAS AN OFFENSE
the oly thing procter deserves is a chance to test free agency, he sucks, hurd i think a 2 round is too much but anyway i like him,
Watkins, Siavii and McQuistan should be looking for new team, why jerry tendered those guys?
This is proof positive of the demand for OL and DL
even mediocre ones. Cory Proctor gets a 2nd round tender. It’s crazy, but if he hit the market, he would have multiple visits.
Because OL are scarce. It’s why there are FIVE UFA OL this year.
Think about that FIVE. And every one is 31 or older.
This is why there’s gonna be a run on OTs early, IMO.
But it also sets up the possibility of player-for-player trades.
Nobody is gonna flip picks before the draft, unless a top talent is going the other way. OTOH, if there’s no cap, why not KEEP ASSETS?
Cory Proctor isn’t worth much, but he still has value. He could be a throw in a multi-player deal, if GMs are willing to get creative.
THAT’S what I want to see. Are we suddenly going to see lots of one-for-one or two-for two trades?
I sure hope so.
With everybody keeping all these restricted guys, there’s gotta be some wheelin’ and dealin’ ala Portis for Champ-style.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
At first it was Kosier, thought to be the weak link of the line..
..but when he went down, we all wanted Proctors blood. haha
FEAR the STAR.
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my understanding
possible tenders are a 1rst rd / 1rst and a 3rd / 2nd / original rd drafted don`t think there is a 4th rd tender or even a 3rd rd tender so giving Hurd (undrafted) a 2nd rd tender is the lowest tender we could give him and receive compensation if he gets a offer from another team…he won`t…the 2nd rd tender means his salary next yr will be 1.7 million next yr so in my opinion he`s well paid for his production though that salary is not guaranteed as he needs to make the team but the Cowboy`s history on rfa`s it`s pretty good odds for Hurd to stick.
Not certain about the 4,
but I know for a fact that there is a 3, because Oakland gave it to Kirk Morrison.
OAK is whacked out
Morrison is a really good player and he gets that, but they slap a 1st and 3rd on their nickel CB.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
They tendered
their long snapper higher than one of the best young MLB in the league. Pure brilliance.
Yes, I had to look it up last night
2 is the lowest they could tender and still get a return on any undrafted player.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
They can tender original draft pick compensation.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
But if he was signed as a rookie free agent, then no pick would be required for compensation.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
Right
that’s the whole point of these tenders.
They’re short-term, one year, in a year where there’s no cap, so you can go a bit high on your own guys and keep them in house.
The FA pool tonight is gonna be thin. Real, real thin.
i got ya, like a thin veil of water, drapping over limestone
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Watch him have a breakout year and solves all their worries.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
Quick question
If a team gives a player a 1st and 3rd round tender and a team signs him to an offer sheet but doesn’t have a 1st or 3rd how does that work.
I believe the NFL refuses to accept the contract
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
in some instances where a team doesn’t have a 3rd or such and such, a trade may be worked out instead of a RFA deal
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
well again, they can work out a trade involving other draft picks – The Wes Welker Trade from Miami to NE started as a RFA deal, and turned in to a trade
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
STATUS REPORT: CHECK!
[UPDATE: An unconfirmed source tells BTB that the Cowboys are NOT putting out a release in regards to their RFAs. They are expected to do so after they file them with the league. END UPDATE]
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Hah!
Thanks for the update, my brotha.
And to think I’ve been sitting round waiting for their release.
Ah well, we’ll know good and well by 11.
But the deadline was at 3(CST)
Can’t they just send the league a quick email?
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Not that I want him...
but how old is he?
That was probably one of the worst contracts ever. Paying a #3 WR like an elite #2 guy was crazy.
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by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Mar 4, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
If he's still got some return juice, I wouldn't mind them bringin him in for a cheap look-see.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
he doesn't
been washed up
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by KDP on Mar 4, 2010 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
Lotsa big names being released.
More: Redskins released G Randy Thomas and and Rock Cartwright and Randel El.
Lions release CB Phillip Buchanon.
Colts did not tender former first-round pick Marlin Jackson and he now is free to sign with any team.
Cardinals release Antrel Rolle.
Chargers release 12-year vet DT Jamal Williams & RB Michael Bennett.
Cincinnati Bengals terminate contract of receiver Laveranues Coles.
Jets release veteran CB Lito Sheppard.
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Rock Cartwright is a good player
he was always a weapon vs Dallas
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
I thought a big difference from the first game to the second game
was the redskins used cartwright more the first game to keep us off balance, and he looked to be a far better rusher than anyone washington threw at us the second game.
In an Elvis Patterson kind of way
the guy from that backfield I would want is the FB Sellars.
Rotoworld has a report up about Tommie Harris
being a strong candidate to be released, it says it is contingent on them signing Peppers. Harris would be a beastly DE.
+1
but why wouldn’t they keep both together? Chicago Cheapness or is Harris winding down?
by AustonianAggie on Mar 4, 2010 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
UPDATE: MILES AUSTIN 1st and 3rd Round Tender, $3.168 million (confirmed)
Also, C Cory Procter – 2nd Round Tender, $1.759 million
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I still dont get
why they offer Procter a 2nd rd tender, its not like any team is going to sign him!!
we might as well put Proctor in the Ring of Fame
or whatever it`s called…looks like he`s gonna be a Cowboy for a long long long time. I`m no longer projecting Maurkice Pouncey as our 1rst rd pick, if anything happens to Gurode we have Cory Proctor to hold the fort down.
I am still holding out some hope that Travis Bright is learning how to snap
Or if the Boys draft a OG that Kosier can play Center
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
WTF Cory Procter!?!?!?
Seriously, WHY?
This guy is simply not good at football. He’s downright terrible. Why in the WORLD did we just tender him AGAIN???
The day he has to play on the field in the regular season for us is the day that season ends.
The guy isn’t worth 1.759 bags of potato chips, let a lone 1.759 million dollars…
UPDATE: CB Cletis Gordon - Not tendered, but signed to a one-year deal for the $630,000 mininum
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This guy?
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently, Gordon's gonna be the kick returner.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN says McQuistan got the 2nd round tender.
They must mean Procter.
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Proctor again? AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!
I’m tired of him taking up a roster spot. He must have some dirty laundry on Jerry. Otherwise, I don’t get it. I pray another team is dumb enough to sign him to an offer sheet.
Doesn't mean he's got a roster spot
I’m with ya bro. Dude needs to be upgraded.
Just because a player is given a tender does not mean he’s got a spot. In fact, the ’Boys can rescind the offer at any time.
He has no other value as a RFA other than trade bait. Poor bait, but bait nonetheless.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
Very true, premature panic attack.
I just don’t want there to be a chance of him stepping on the field again for the Boys.
Right
these guys are assets. Maybe they’re the equivalent of “2s” in Stratego, but if you have OL and they’re scarce as heck, why give them away?
Don’t think player for picks. think player for player. Think NBA or MLB style. A Proctor could be a throw in that gets you a decent player in a multi-player deal.
Guys of Proctor and McQuitans Level are not rare
They probably wouldn’t even make another team. The Colts had a starting Guard in the Superbowl who had been substitute teaching at the start of the year.
Rest of the RFA offers
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/03/gerald-sensabaugh-tendered-at-second-rou.html
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
Cool! Everybody but Preston is now accounted for.
And no tender for Suisham!
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
If a team signs on of those original draft pick guys and the Cowboys don't match the offer, Dallas gets the pick that was originally used on that guy.
If they lost McQuistan, they’d receive a 7th from the team who signed him.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
But what about Spears?
I still don’t understand that one (only getting a 2nd Round pick)
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
The highest draft pick for that particular tender is a 2nd.
Dunno why, but that’s the rule for original draft pick guys.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
that was dumb
spears deserved a first round pick tender, just one million more and the value of a 1 round pick in return is much higher than a second one
Spears tender is interesting
I could see a team offering a 2nd for him.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
I wouldn't...
I think a second rounder is pretty valuable in this draft.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
Because a 2nd, in this DL rich draft, gives you a decent chance to replace Spears
if he’s signed to an offer sheet.
They certainly look to be baiting teams with that tender.
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by Aaron Novinger on Mar 4, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
I'd take the pick
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
I could see a team like the Chiefs giving one of their 2nds for Spears.
"Coaching is getting men to do what they do not want to do, in order to get them to achieve what they want to achieve." --Tom Landry
I don't think so
thats a hefty price. Maybe a team in the bottom of the 2nd round
Spears will be making less than Bowen and Hatcher?
The front office has got to be planning on someone putting in an offer for him don’t they?
This could be part of Jerry's "no one is safe" off-season declaration
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
Here's a dream scenario
Every single one of our RFA’s get offers. We match none.
1 extra 1st Round Pick
7 extra 2nd Round Picks
1 each in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th.
Just the 2 – 1sts & 7 – 2nds makes me as giddy as a schoolgirl.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. - Thomas Jefferson
So risky Fighter.
Don’t you think there is any value to continuity? A really young team would take at least two years to get up to speed. Sure they then would be potentially great, but so risky. And with that monster stadium to fill??
the way I see it
The Boys must want someone to bite on Spears and won`t match, if no one matches they probably trade Bowen or Hatcher rights for less than what is tendered. If Spears is gone they must have some sort of plan in place, like move Ratliff to End and draft a NT or draft a DE early like Odrick or maybe they think Siavii can be a DE.
I don't like the message
Other teams are releasing their non-producers but we tender guys like Spears, Proctor and McQuistan.
Do you know that it is strickly based on their performance?
What about their ages? What about their contracts? No team is releasing their Restricted agents, the guys you just named are restricted, they have value and what does the tender cost matter in an uncapped year? Dallas is not signing the guys you mentioned to a multi-year extension, that to me would be a sign of rewarding a player. Most players do not want to be tendered or franchised because it is a one year deal. So the message you have is not correct.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
Its not really fair to list Spears in this group
He was a mojor reason why our run defense was so good last year. The guy is a beast when it comes to stopping the run. I am not so sure a 2nd round pick is enough for him, unless it is in the top of the 2nd. Spears gets a bad rap because he was drafted in the 1st round and he was a Parcell’s guy, but if you look at the other guys drafted behind him, Spears was not a bad pick at all.
Spears
With that 2nd round tender they can see his market value and decide to match or get the draft pick.
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