Hill: Gurode situation more likely resolved with release rather than trade

[Cr122]

Gurode situation more likely resolved with release rather than trade


The Cowboys want to work out a trade with center Andre Gurode. They owe to themselves to try to get some compensation for the five-time Pro Bowler.

The problem is its unlikely some one wants take on Gurode's $5.5 million salary for this season, especially when they know the Cowboys have forced themselves into making a move.

There has been talk of a salary cut but there is no reason to do that. The Cowboys need to simply move on after embarrassing Gurode by taking him to the game against the Vikings Saturday and them making him sit out and watch his teammates play.

A release is more likely and teams who interested in Gurode can then get him for free.

Clarence Hill

 

[theogt]

I don't see how they've forced themselves into making a move. They could easily just say screw it and start the guy for 16 games.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

We're trying to move away from sucky players on the line.

 

[Sheik]

Jerry and company really handled this well.

 

[Cr122]

Jerry and company really handled this well.

Are you surprised? I'm not.

 

[Midswat]

Cutting Gurode would be a bonehead move.

 

[Cr122]

I've said this in another thread and got slammed for it, but I really think JG is churning this roster.

Having said that I don't think we will win or appear in a Super Bowl in two or three years. I'd want to win it this year just like any other Cowboys fan, but I don't see it happening.

The defense is still not playing well, and we have some holes left to fill on this roster. We have a lot of good players, but we're not there yet to win a Super Bowl.

 

[Cr122]

Cutting Gurode would be a bonehead move.

Cutting him yes, but if we can trade him I could understand why.

 

[Cr122]

Another thing, why is Holland still here?

Oh wait.....Jerruh said we could depend on him. That's right.

 

[lons]

Cutting Gurode to save 5 mill this year and put even more dead money on next years cap number doesn't sound to smart to me. Were we looking at trying to sign someone to a contract that isn't on this team right now this year or something? 2 new guys on the line is pushing it, 3? Ugg

 

[Midswat]

Well, lons, to play devils advocate, if we save 5 mil on this years cap, could we re-structure someone elses contract to give them more money this year and in turn save money on next years cap?

I don't know... just trying to pull a dbair and find the homeristic angle to this.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Cutting Gurode to save 5 mill this year and put even more dead money on next years cap number doesn't sound to smart to me. Were we looking at trying to sign someone to a contract that isn't on this team right now this year or something? 2 new guys on the line is pushing it, 3? Ugg

The dead money was reported to be $1.6 million if we were to cut Gurode.

 

[dbair1967]

Another thing, why is Holland still here?

Oh wait.....Jerruh said we could depend on him. That's right.

He's injured, they cant cut him until he's healthy unless he agrees to an injury settlement, which obviously he wouldnt do right now.

 

[dbair1967]

Cutting Gurode to save 5 mill this year and put even more dead money on next years cap number doesn't sound to smart to me. Were we looking at trying to sign someone to a contract that isn't on this team right now this year or something? 2 new guys on the line is pushing it, 3? Ugg

Its frees up alot of money next yr too.

 

[dbair1967]

Cutting Gurode would be a bonehead move.

Eh. Not really. If they believe Costa is better than he is, it isnt a bonehead move. The bonehead move would be to play the lesser player because of his salary.

 

[Midswat]

Costa is injured right now. And we have no depth at the center position.

 

[dbair1967]

Costa is injured right now. And we have no depth at the center position.

Kowalski is depth. Nagy can play C too.

 

[cmd34]

Kowalski now? Jesus man is there no JAG you won't cheerlead for?

 

[dbair1967]

Kowalski now? Jesus man is there no JAG you won't cheerlead for?

Did you watch him play the other night, or are you just spouting off with no idea what we're talking about?

 

[Midswat]

calvinwatkins Calvin Watkins
Cowboys have plans to speak with Andre Gurode and his agent this morning regarding his status.