Yeah just not buying that, not with his history of paying guys, especially our "superstar" guys.
Then why hasn't he gotten paid already? Why did Steve say the franchise tag looks likely?He's one of the two or three best players in the league at his position, he was going to be paid accordingly. Throwing something like that out there isnt going to drive down his worth to some bargain basement deal, and like I said putting that kind of stuff out there doesnt help him with the other area he can make money in regards to the player.
That depends on what you get in return, and of course what you do with any picks that result.You dont make your team better by getting rid of your best young players
Because of his 'gangsta' new agent?Then why hasn't he gotten paid already? Why did Steve say the franchise tag looks likely?
And he's repeatedly been bashed for it. I thought everyone was happy Stephen had more power and we weren't doing things the same way we always have?
Besides, we've established that Steve is an asshole of the highest order. Agree that Jerry wouldn't do this, but Steve might.
Then why hasn't he gotten paid already? Why did Steve say the franchise tag looks likely?
That depends on what you get in return, and of course what you do with any picks that result.
But again, I didn't say MAKE any deal. I said to me it's prudent to see what might be offered. Should be alot, if most owners/General managers in the league agree with you about Dez being a top three player in the league. You may have overstated that a tad.
Confuses me why people like Dez. He's a punk, a gangsta, immature and over emotional, and a whiny bitch. His baggage detracts from his talent. And I think he's going to be cancer in the locker room, much like Owens was. I'm all in favor of Dallas quitting on him while they're ahead, IF what we can get for him is stellar.
I don't like him, I don't trust him. Get a wideout who doesn't bring all the prima donna, gangsta baggage along with him.Because of his 'gangsta' new agent?
Shop him. Trade him if it's a stellar deal.
I'm not claiming it's definitely the truth. Sturm is the one who claimed it, and he has better connections than any of us.Just not buying it dude. It doesnt make sense for him (or any team) to do something like this with their own guys. They love this guy.
If you'll read you'll see I didn't say he is a cancer. "Attitude towards winning" is more like, attitude towards me me me IMO.He definitely isnt a cancer in the lockerroom and is the closest thing in attitude towards winning that we've had since Irvin was here.
That is a very good question and all I am saying is it would seem prudent for Stephen or Jerruh to explore that option - especially if Dez really is one of the top three players in the entire league, as you asserted. I don't happen to think he is. And with that said if they announced a deal that sends Dez and Murray to Minnesota for Adrian Peterson and their 1st and 2nd round draft picks this year, plus their 1st rounder next year, I'd be ecstatic - and such a trade would also prove you right.That said, in your (obviously biased) opinion, what would constitute a trade worth doing for him?
I'm not really all that concerned with who put the information out there...Yeah just not buying that, not with his history of paying guys, especially our "superstar" guys.
He's one of the two or three best players in the league at his position, he was going to be paid accordingly. Throwing something like that out there isnt going to drive down his worth to some bargain basement deal, and like I said putting that kind of stuff out there doesnt help him with the other area he can make money in regards to the player.
As of this moment, I think Dez would play under the franchise tag and not sulk. If it gets out that the Cowboys are behind this, then all bets are off.You actually think Dez is gonna make nicey nicey and play ball if we franchise him?
I'm not really all that concerned with who put the information out there...
But you can't deny that they are doing something different with Dez. I agree they would normally pay him handsomely. But they haven't yet. It's not just a coincidence that they haven't paid him and these rumors are floating around.
Of course we don't know what offers are on the table. But the team has publicly stated that they haven't had much, if any, contact with Condon. It doesn't even sound like they are negotiating at this point.None of us really know what offers are on the table. I'm sure Bryant is asking for alot and I'm sure the Cowboys are trying to be somewhat prudent with the cap situation. None of that means there is a conspiracy. Teams try to get long term deals with their guys all the time but cant and then have to use the tag. It doesnt mean they dont want to keep the person.
And again, I've never said there is a conspiracy, or that the team doesn't want to keep Dez. All I'm saying is they normaly would have already signed him... probably before last season if things were business as usual here. But it's not business as usual. Reasons why are probably a combination of Stephen being completely in control of negotiations and is a hardball negotiator, and that the team is spooked by the rumors out there.
Absolutely... If I were Dez and found out the team leaked it, I would never play another down for them. Not signing any form of extension. If they franchise me, I'm holding out all year if I have to.
Would you still participate in mock drafts as Cowboys' GM?