Watkins: Austin's contract a "mistake"

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That’s dumb. Even I’m sold on Austin.

by JimmyK on Sep 10, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions

+1

"We'll see." --Bill Parcells

by Uncle Angus on Sep 10, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks JimmyK

It is your objectivity that makes you such a noble adversary.

BTW, how appropriate that this was put on the site by what_the_crap. His screenname pretty well serves as the best comment on the article.

If at first you don't succeed - blame someone else.

by Tom Ryle on Sep 10, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah, ive always enjoyed jimmyk humor and insight,,,,,,

woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol

by demonbane on Sep 11, 2010 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions

you think

Desean get this much from the Eagles?

by Dub_TC on Sep 11, 2010 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m sure Rosenhaus will be pointing to this contract, and they may even ask for more.

by JimmyK on Sep 11, 2010 12:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Watikins took Skip Bayless' place in Dallas

as the negitive a$$hole. He has aways to go to be the jerk Bayless is, but he’s giving his best effort.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Sep 11, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Very Small Shoes To Fill

And it looks like they fit.

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Sep 16, 2010 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Calvin Watkins is a cagey one

He thinks, “Everyone’s going to be praising this signing. I’ll go against the grain and stand out.”

"We'll see." --Bill Parcells

by Uncle Angus on Sep 10, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions

If, by "cagey" you mean "dumb", I agree.

"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little to no influence on society."
~Mark Twain

by East Bay Ray on Sep 10, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

who is this guy?

keep hearing about his comments.

Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!

by scotscowboyfan on Sep 10, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

I actually agree with Watkins.

I am sold on Austin, but why rush the deal? Let him go out and further establish exactly what his value is relative to other receivers before giving him a huge contract. It’s what we did with Romo and I have to say that worked out pretty darn well.

Formerly Cowboyfan729
If I had a nickel for every time the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I would have zero nickels

by Creasy729 on Sep 10, 2010 9:27 PM CDT reply actions

i can see your point,

but the cowboys see him in training and have game film on austin.
they must see that it wasnt a fluke,plus hes a stand up character that isnt likely to go off the deep-end now hes got the money..

Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!

by scotscowboyfan on Sep 11, 2010 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Its not about him being a fluke or not.

I think he is a very good receiver. The key is just how good is he? Is he going to continue to produce like Andre Johnson? Or is he going to fall more back to earth and be more like a Greg Jennings? Those type of distinctions are important when writing a contract. The worst case scenario would be Austin goes out and lights it up to the point that he demands a ton of money. But in that case, if Austin were really that good, would it really be that bad considering it would mean Dallas just found its easily-elite WR for the next five or so years?

Formerly Cowboyfan729
If I had a nickel for every time the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I would have zero nickels

by Creasy729 on Sep 12, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Fall back like Greg Jennings?

He is considered one of the better receivers in the league. I would take Jennings type numbers, if that is the low point that Austin is going to fall to

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by I draft the Cowboys!!!! on Sep 14, 2010 6:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Greg Jennings is a very good receiver. Andre Johnson is an elite receiver. There is a difference and that is all I was illustrating; I wasn’t trying to say that Greg Jennings is bad or anything like that by using the “fall more back to earth” line.

Formerly Cowboyfan729
If I had a nickel for every time the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I would have zero nickels

by Creasy729 on Sep 15, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions

if sundays any guide,

jerry got a bargain..

Davie Wilson
how bout them cowboys!!!

by scotscowboyfan on Sep 14, 2010 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

If he continues to produce like on Sunday than Jerry got a great deal.

Formerly Cowboyfan729
If I had a nickel for every time the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I would have zero nickels

by Creasy729 on Sep 15, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions

they did it with ware too

I agree I wish they would of waited to oct but oh well maybe it has something to do with the uncapped year

Really?! Really?!

by thebigham on Sep 11, 2010 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions

If you look at the details of his contract dallas is taking advantage of the uncapped year.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/11/cowboys-take-full-advantage-of-the-uncapped-year/

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Sep 10, 2010 11:21 PM CDT reply actions

Here is the in depth stuff from the star telegram

http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2010/09/just-chill-austins-contract-is-really-a-seven-year-57-million-deal-with-a-salary-of-17-million-in-20.html

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Sep 10, 2010 11:22 PM CDT reply actions

cowboy 78 hit the nail on the head of the uncapped year

they had to get it done this year & his body of work against some of the best CBs in the NFL don’t equal 1 year wonders. the down side is Dallas has no protection w/ this contract or much incentives past the 2011 season & after 2 years Austin can hold out or retire w/ 20+ mil in his pocket. i’m sure they know Austin is a man of his word & i don’t look for him to do Jerry like that after they raised him from a undrafted FA. players know Jerry doesn’t mind paying & he keeps his word, unlike a lot of other GMs

Move Over Sweetness, Make A Place For Emmitt!

by Va_Cowboy_Fan on Sep 11, 2010 12:14 PM CDT reply actions

Austin is not a new player in Dallas

They have had this kid since the beginning and have been able to see behind the scenes at his work ethic, talent and character. Maybe they could have waited but now he will be totally focused on playing and he and Romo can chase booty in style.

by Billito on Sep 11, 2010 6:38 PM CDT reply actions