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Cowboys Can't Sign Draft Picks
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 10:07 am
by Red_One43
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).
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... aft-picks/
Re: Cowboys Can't Sign Draft Picks
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 10:30 am
by DarthMonk
Red_One43 wrote: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).
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... aft-picks/
Good morning, Red. Why are you trying to bum me out?? [/sarcasm]
DarthMonk
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:58 pm
by Deadskins
The Pies may have another $10 million in a week.
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 10:47 pm
by 1niksder
Deadskins wrote:The Pies may have another $10 million in a week.
They only lost $5M this year from CapGate
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:11 am
by Countertrey
1niksder wrote: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.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:08 am
by SkinsJock
OR
he could be thinking that we're both getting a damages award from all this too
j/k
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:25 am
by Deadskins
1niksder wrote: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.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 4:13 pm
by BG3
We'll be just fine.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 5:45 pm
by emoses14
BG3 wrote:We'll be just fine.
Whew!! Thank Goodness. . . I was starting to worry.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 4:03 am
by SouthLondonRedskin
BG3 wrote:We'll be just fine.
Since when is 4-12 'just fine'.....????
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:05 am
by Chris Luva Luva
BG3 wrote:We'll be just fine.
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.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:35 am
by SkinsJock
Chris Luva Luva wrote:BG3 wrote:We'll be just fine.
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 -
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 12:01 pm
by Countertrey
SkinsJock wrote:Chris Luva Luva wrote:BG3 wrote:We'll be just fine.
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!!!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 1:28 pm
by SkinsJock
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
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 1:53 pm
by Deadskins
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.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:10 pm
by Countertrey
Claiborne will be excellent... but, again, corner was NOT their problem on defense... they blew their opportunity to get a franchise safety...
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:49 pm
by emoses14
For the love of God will you people stop saying that. They might hear you.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:09 pm
by Countertrey
Don't sweat it... it's TOO LATE for them to do anything about it... time to start rubbing it in.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 5:48 pm
by SouthLondonRedskin
How sweet would it be if we traded for Barron in a couple of years time and he came to play in the B&G...???
Imagine him picking off the their QB 4 or 5 times a season and deep down them knowing they could of/should of had him all along.....
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:53 pm
by HEROHAMO
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.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 8:58 pm
by JiveTurkee
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.
