The_Slamman Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 As must of you know, the cowboys are already projected to be $14M over next year’s cap. Of course, the cowboys could get under the cap by restructuring high contracts and extending cap hits against future caps. For example, we’d save about $14M against the cap by converting Dak’s base salary into signing bonus next year. The downside is Dak would account for $50M against the cap in 2023 and increase dead money on Dak’s void years of contract. Same could be done with Lawrence, Martin, Smith etc. But as we know, all that restructuring comes at a cost and it rarely works to our benefit. Additionally, the Cowboys have numerous FAs that had significant playing time this year including Gregory, Schultz (seemingly the only offensive weapon who is truly in sync with Dak), LVE, Kearney, Neal, Kazee, williams, Gallup, Cedrick Wilson, Armstrong, Hooker and Urban. This will be a 2 part series… first, let’s focus on players who are or should be on the chopping block. Next, let’s look at players who should be brought back and for what price. So far, if this forum was the GM of cowboys, we would be KEEPING both Zeke and Coop and we have saved nothing on the 2022 cap. Next up, Tank Lawrence Lawrence will count $27M on the 2022 cap. The good news is $19M is base salary. If we were to cut Lawrence before June 1, we would save $8M on the cap will incurring $19M in dead money. If cut after June 1, we would save $19M on the cap while having $8M in dead money in 2022, $8m in dead money in 2023 and $3M in 2024. The argument for letting Lawrence go is primarily based on his production not meeting the expectations of his $27M contract. He seems to have nagging injuries. The argument for keeping him is that we would be creating a new roster hole at DE with Gregory and Armstrong being UFAs. Gregory will likely demand a fairly substantial contract. so, should Tank stay or go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Absolutely go. Trade or cut, doesnt matter. Hopefully he would renegotiate and stay, but if he doesnt, he needs to be gone. He is a great player at ~$12m/yr. He is a detriment to our team at $27m. Edited January 21, 2022 by Matts4313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiller Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I voted cut is we indeed we can save 19 M 2022. I do not see his value worth keep but we better keep Gregory and Armstrong and hope Gregory is healthy. This would also change my draft putting OL DE edge OLB as my top three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_OutLaw7 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 He’s our second best defensive player. Can’t think of a good reason to part ways with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
textaz03 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Cut! I classify him as Almost Anthony 2.0. Generates a ton of pressure, just not getting home. Dlaw is paid to make sacks and change games. He is not a game changer like Donald, Garrett, TJ Watt but yet is paid like it. Anthony Spencer 104 games with 67 starts/ 33 sacks, 53 TFL, 79 QB hits D Law 103 games With 85 starts/ 48.5 sacks, 74 TFL, 100 QB Hits, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Something has to be done about that contract. Solid player, but his production is well short of $27m. If they can get him to an extension to make those hits more in $15m range I’d be all for him staying. If he doesn’t, then he’s gotta go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDsportsfan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 39 minutes ago, Texas_OutLaw7 said: He’s our second best defensive player. Can’t think of a good reason to part ways with him. 2nd or 3rd???? Diggs/Parsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Slamman Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, HDsportsfan said: 2nd or 3rd???? Diggs/Parsons 1. Parsons 2. Diggs 3. Gregory 4. Kearse 5. Lawrence? Gallimore? Odighizuwa? lawrence is in the 5-7 range IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_OutLaw7 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 31 minutes ago, HDsportsfan said: 2nd or 3rd???? Diggs/Parsons He’s second. And it isn’t particularly close either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Texas_OutLaw7 said: He’s our second best defensive player. Can’t think of a good reason to part ways with him. He is absolutely not worth $27m, and calling him our second best defensive player also seems like a reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_OutLaw7 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Matts4313 said: He is absolutely not worth $27m, and calling him our second best defensive player also seems like a reach. Contracts inflated to be sure. Still not willing to lose him for the savings. Don’t think it’s close to being a stretch. Hope some other guys keep developing and push him down the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Texas_OutLaw7 said: Contracts inflated to be sure. Still not willing to lose him for the savings. Don’t think it’s close to being a stretch. Hope some other guys keep developing and push him down the list. If he is our second best player, than our defense way over produced. He has been ranked consistently in the ~50 range of DEs the last 3 years depending which metric you look at. Some stats he gets a little higher, up in the 25 range. Some of them he was down in the 125 range. But no matter how you look at it, his production is closer to a back up than a starter. Obviously injuries play a lot into that, but just like Sean Lee, its not wise to count on injury prone players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDsportsfan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 14 hours ago, Texas_OutLaw7 said: He’s second. And it isn’t particularly close either. I don't know Tex. I don't see it that way. He just seems to be way to in consistent. Diggs certainly has his ups and downs being aggressive and taking chances. But I just haven't seen enough of him over the years to consider him the 2nd best on D. His value could be argued his value is no worse or better than Diggs. If RG didn't have so many brain farts this year, he could clearly be the 2nd best. But our main issues are for the most on O anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtnldave Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 44 minutes ago, HDsportsfan said: I don't know Tex. I don't see it that way. He just seems to be way to in consistent. Diggs certainly has his ups and downs being aggressive and taking chances. But I just haven't seen enough of him over the years to consider him the 2nd best on D. His value could be argued his value is no worse or better than Diggs. If RG didn't have so many brain farts this year, he could clearly be the 2nd best. But our main issues are for the most on O anyway. RG is like the present day version of Leon Lett. He's got mad potential and makes plays. However, his lack of focus, awareness or just plain brain fart always diminishes his status as a top tier player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_OutLaw7 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 hour ago, HDsportsfan said: I don't know Tex. I don't see it that way. He just seems to be way to in consistent. Diggs certainly has his ups and downs being aggressive and taking chances. But I just haven't seen enough of him over the years to consider him the 2nd best on D. His value could be argued his value is no worse or better than Diggs. If RG didn't have so many brain farts this year, he could clearly be the 2nd best. But our main issues are for the most on O anyway. I tend to agree that RG is coming for that title. Hope we can resign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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