Ethan in Cleveland Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I would trade Zeke Elliott for 1st round pick. I would sign Dak to a 3yr deal top 5 money. He is not a top 5 QB but he is worth top 5 money for that team this year and next. If he doesn't take that deal then tag him for a year. If Dak signs then I would tag Cooper for a year. I don't think Cooper is a star but he is a bonafide #1. If neither Dak or Cooper can be signed, I let Cooper walk and play the FA signings such to get a 3rd round comp pick. They have enough talnet on that team that they do not need to sign a large number of free agents and should be easy to have a net loss of players. They already have the o-line. Elliott is a great player but the one most easily replaced. Dak is an above average player but the hardest to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Elliott is a head case so see him as lowest priority. High mileage car with some wacky control issues IMO. Dak/Cooper have good chemistry and see Jerruhh extending them first to avoid FA or Franchise tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: I would trade Zeke Elliott for 1st round pick. I would sign Dak to a 3yr deal top 5 money. He is not a top 5 QB but he is worth top 5 money for that team this year and next. If he doesn't take that deal then tag him for a year. If Dak signs then I would tag Cooper for a year. I don't think Cooper is a star but he is a bonafide #1. If neither Dak or Cooper can be signed, I let Cooper walk and play the FA signings such to get a 3rd round comp pick. They have enough talnet on that team that they do not need to sign a large number of free agents and should be easy to have a net loss of players. They already have the o-line. Elliott is a great player but the one most easily replaced. Dak is an above average player but the hardest to replace. Enough talent for what? Even with Dak/Zeke/Cooper (or Dez Bryant)/great O-line they can't get past the div playoff game. Jones already offered all 3 top 5 money. Edited August 19, 2019 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Zeke is a huge part of that offense. I'd make sure I kept him. And I'd get rid of Garrett yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Blow it up and start over. They are in a brutal spot right now. You can not pay Dak whats he's asking for. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 lol Dak top 5? Nah, I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I would be sad I had to go to work for an accursed grinch of a franchise that stole the hopes/dreams of '92-93 Bills fans everywhere. Carry on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 They have to re-sign Dak, Amari Cooper, and Jaylon Smith by next offseason. They only have one Franchise tag to use. They have to get at least two of the three signed if they want to keep all 3. Zeke is under contract for two more years. That's the business. I know he feels he's outplayed his deal, but so has Barkley and Kamara. If someone throws you a good trade package then you take it and let them pay out the bum for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 The dismantling of their o line has returned them to earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, H2o said: They have to re-sign Dak, Amari Cooper, and Jaylon Smith by next offseason. They only have one Franchise tag to use. They have to get at least two of the three signed if they want to keep all 3. Zeke is under contract for two more years. That's the business. I know he feels he's outplayed his deal, but so has Barkley and Kamara. If someone throws you a good trade package then you take it and let them pay out the bum for the guy. Not sure you have to pay Jaylon, he is a restricted free agent. If they are smart they will tender him at the 1st round level. Agree on Zeke, you make him wait. If he wont play I'd send him packing for a 1st, which they will get. He is a great player, but is also a huge headache and not worth 20 million dollars. You pay Dak, and Amari and trade Zeke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 The Cowboys Offense is built to run. If I don't sign Zeke I have to find an RB that commands enough respect to help Zak. If I can't find that RB, then I work it out with Zeke, because I believe we can go to the Big Show with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Gugny said: Zeke is a huge part of that offense. I'd make sure I kept him. And I'd get rid of Garrett yesterday. Yes backs are replaceable but he's ur best player and probably the best back in the league. He's also the cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Zeke is quickly approaching 'not worth the headache' status; no way I'd give him huge, long-term money. Also, given his running style and workload, his production is going to fall off a cliff before he's 30. Run him for two more years and let him go. If he doesn't want to play, let him quit football. I'd sign Cooper and Smith and franchise Dak. It's not like it's going to cost much more given his currently outrageous demands. See if you luck into a QB in the draft the next couple years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Bill Polian had a similar choice. He was already paying Manning and had both Reggie Wayne and Edgerrin James due for contract extensions. He chose Wayne because he respects the amount of time before a newly drafted receiver can develop into a highly productive player. Great RBs reach that level right away if given the chance, ala James and Saquon Barkley in their rookie years. Thus, the RB can be replaced with more certainty . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Pay Dak. Pay Zeke. If I have to let one go I am letting Cooper go after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 How good is Tony Pollard? He looks pretty good so far, and Dallas has been a very good drafting team in the last few years ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gugny said: Zeke is a huge part of that offense. I'd make sure I kept him. And I'd get rid of Garrett yesterday. Sign zeke to the highest RB salary in history (won’t be that much). Trade zeke if I can or keep him for the year and let him walk. Not even worth the franchise tag. I might do it just cause other people are stupid and someone might want to trade for him and then I get multiple picks. Cooper isn’t that good and he’s expendable. Same thing as Dak. Offer him decent money but no where near what he’s asking. If he doesn’t like it... there’s the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Elliott is under contract for 2 more years, I would make him wait. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I would trade Zeke plus a first rounder to the Bills for Lesean McCoy. At least one fan base would be happy with that trade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Indy should trade for zeke. They have cap space and are ready to win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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