The Cowboys won’t be signing any of their draftees until after June 1, according to a report from Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The issue is cap space, something that the Cowboys won’t have enough of until after that date because of the decision to cut Terence Newman. While Newman was released two months ago, it went on the books as a June 1 cut and that means the Cowboys don’t get $6 million of related cap relief until that date.
As of now, the Cowboys have about $2.14 million in cap space. They need roughly $5.7 million to sign their draft picks so the Newman money is crucial to the cause. Most of it will wind up going to first-round pick Morris Claiborne, whose addition could wind up forcing another cornerback, Mike Jenkins, off the roster.
Per Williams, the cap squeeze is also keeping the Cowboys from getting involved in the chase for wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones. He could potentially help the offense and the special teams, but the Cowboys need the money for other players.
This article speaks volumes for Shanny and Allen. We lost $18 million in cap space for this year, but still seemed to carry on business as usual in FA. This is not to say plans weren't altered, but we took care of priorities - playmakers, secondary, LB, Carriker and of course, Fletcher AND we have money still have money to sign our picks (three have signed so far).
The Cowboys won’t be signing any of their draftees until after June 1, according to a report from Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The issue is cap space, something that the Cowboys won’t have enough of until after that date because of the decision to cut Terence Newman. While Newman was released two months ago, it went on the books as a June 1 cut and that means the Cowboys don’t get $6 million of related cap relief until that date.
As of now, the Cowboys have about $2.14 million in cap space. They need roughly $5.7 million to sign their draft picks so the Newman money is crucial to the cause. Most of it will wind up going to first-round pick Morris Claiborne, whose addition could wind up forcing another cornerback, Mike Jenkins, off the roster.
Per Williams, the cap squeeze is also keeping the Cowboys from getting involved in the chase for wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones. He could potentially help the offense and the special teams, but the Cowboys need the money for other players.
This article speaks volumes for Shanny and Allen. We lost $18 million in cap space for this year, but still seemed to carry on business as usual in FA. This is not to say plans weren't altered, but we took care of priorities - playmakers, secondary, LB, Carriker and of course, Fletcher AND we have money still have money to sign our picks (three have signed so far).
Deadskins wrote:The Pies may have another $10 million in a week.
They only lost $5M this year from CapGate
fuzzy math. Rounding to the nearest few million is allowed.
"That's a clown question, bro" - - - - - - - - - - Bryce Harper, DC Statesman "But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn't, didn't already have" - - - - - - - - - - Dewey Bunnell, America
he could be thinking that we're both getting a damages award from all this too
j/k
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Deadskins wrote:The Pies may have another $10 million in a week.
They only lost $5M this year from CapGate
I forgot they split it into two years. But, we could have taken the full hit this year, so I don't see why we can't get the full retribution this year.
Andre Carter wrote:Damn man, you know your football.
You MIGHT be fine. LOL IF the ruling favors you. If it doesn't, then you aren't and won't be fine...considering what you'll have to do to make room.
^^ agreed
AND
no matter what happens with the ruling (or settlement) on the cap issue
you are still going to have J Jones as the owner and QB T Romo
and
while the CB will most likely be a very good NFL player
the pukes should have taken S Mark Barron -
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
You MIGHT be fine. LOL IF the ruling favors you. If it doesn't, then you aren't and won't be fine...considering what you'll have to do to make room.
^^ agreed
AND
no matter what happens with the ruling (or settlement) on the cap issue
you are still going to have J Jones as the owner and QB T Romo
and
while the CB will most likely be a very good NFL player
the pukes should have taken S Mark Barron -
And, I'm still like "wow... they blew off the ONE player that would have made a difference in their defense... wow... " So, yeah, they got a really good corner... probably a great corner... but corner isn't their problem on defense... It's almost as if they looked at this and said... "What would be most beneficial to RGIII in DC? I know... Let's NOT take Mark Barron!" Here's to pathetic safety play in Dallas... FOREVER!!!
"That's a clown question, bro" - - - - - - - - - - Bryce Harper, DC Statesman "But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn't, didn't already have" - - - - - - - - - - Dewey Bunnell, America
I held my breath when the stupid pukes traded up and could not believe they did not take Mark Barron
The CB looks like being a very good NFL player but Barron is a difference maker at a very important position
I am VERY glad he's not with the stupid pukes
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
And really, how many corners come into the league and do great their rookie season? I expect Claiborne to have some growing pains against the better NFC East receivers.
Andre Carter wrote:Damn man, you know your football.
Claiborne will be excellent... but, again, corner was NOT their problem on defense... they blew their opportunity to get a franchise safety...
"That's a clown question, bro" - - - - - - - - - - Bryce Harper, DC Statesman "But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn't, didn't already have" - - - - - - - - - - Dewey Bunnell, America
Don't sweat it... it's TOO LATE for them to do anything about it... time to start rubbing it in.
"That's a clown question, bro" - - - - - - - - - - Bryce Harper, DC Statesman "But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn't, didn't already have" - - - - - - - - - - Dewey Bunnell, America
As far as I am concerned. As long as Jerruh is walking the sideline the Pies will continue to be mediocre. All though Claiborne seems to be a good player.
HEROHAMO wrote:As far as I am concerned. As long as Jerruh is walking the sideline the Pies will continue to be mediocre. All though Claiborne seems to be a good player.
Yes, please Jerruh stay as Owner/ GM and Romosimpson as QB. That will be a (non) winning combination for years.
They only lost $5M this year from CapGate
