The Cowboys And Doug Martin
March 9th, 2016
Interesting typing in the Dallas Morning News.
It’s all right here from the big newspaper in Big D. They quote Dolphins beat writer Omar Miller and another source linking the Cowboys in the mix for an expensive running back.
Doug Martin is mentioned as a possible target along with Matt Forte, as many reports link Dolphins running back Lamar Miller jumping ship to the Houston Texans when the free agency dinner bell rings this afternoon at 4 p.m.
It’s noted that the Cowboys have no intention of paying DeMarco Murray money, defined as last year’s vault dump by the Eagles, which gave Murray just over $20 million guaranteed. Murray was extracted from the Cowboys.
But it seems like $7 million a year and just under $20 million guaranteed might be the top of the market for Martin now after yesterday’s reports, which included reigning AFC leading rusher Chris Ivory preparing to be signed by Jacksonville.
Jerry Jones can dangle quite a sales pitch, with no state income tax, a ferocious offensive line, and Tony Romo and Dez Bryant returning healthy (allegedly).
It’s a Tums and Valium waiting game for Bucs fans this morning.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:38 am
Yuck. Please, not the Cowboys.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:42 am
Romo is to miss at least the first four weeks.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:43 am
Well guess I’m breaking the new before Joe does. DOUG MARTIN IS CLOSING IN ON A DEAL WITH TAMPA BAY FOR AROUND 7 MILL A YEAR. he will be back folks. I told u have faith in licht. He’s not gonna let his 1st rd all pro 2nd leading rusher RB walk when we have 60 mill in cap space. He is to vital to JW’s growth as a QB and he prove that last year.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:43 am
Bilal Powell was name i saw. But that wouldn’t be expensive so who knows.
March 9th, 2016 at 8:49 am
Top CB Janoris Jenkins to sign with Giants
Ex-Jets RB Ivory to sign with Jaguars
Malik Jackson joining him
Chargers to sign Travis Benjamin
Mario Williams signs Dolphins deal
Incognito stays with Bills
Charles Johnson set to return to Panthers
Chiefs keeping Hali
JPP heads back to Giants
Top nose tackle Ian Williams agrees to stay in San Francisco
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I don’t know about you guys but I am starting to get sick to my stomach
March 9th, 2016 at 9:11 am
Yea i feel the same. But like they say its a bucs life. The owners get us all the time make it seem like we will make a splash or 2 then dont. Lets hope it changes i was excited but now im nautious. Lets hope we do something good soon!
March 9th, 2016 at 9:15 am
If the money is close, would Martin rather play for Dallas?
March 9th, 2016 at 9:17 am
Ugh! Not anyone but the Bucs! Sign the man!
March 9th, 2016 at 9:18 am
Please, anyone, and I mean anyone, but Dallas! I will throw up in my mouth!
March 9th, 2016 at 9:23 am
@Bucs SB with Jameis:
What’s the point in spending big money on a CB when you don’t have the pass rush?
If we resign Doug, there would’ve been no need to sign Ivory.
Jackson got huge money, doubt anyone would’ve spent more than that for him.
Would’ve been nice for Mario to come here, but he didn’t. Gotta move on.
Can’t be upset with a guy resigning with his team, that’s not something to be upset about.
Benjamin is the only one that i’m a little unhappy about. Otherwise, I’ll get over it.
March 9th, 2016 at 9:33 am
Celly, we need both pass rush and secondary help. Secondary takes more time to master so I’m not opposed to spending freely on a FA CB.
March 9th, 2016 at 9:47 am
Just keep messin around and loligaging Tampa Bay. Somebody out there amongst the 31 other teams are gonna pay Doug martin. And a lot of us are gonna laugh. Why Laugh? Cause you Bucs..are cheap!
March 9th, 2016 at 10:13 am
If we go 5-11 can we still blame Lovie Smith
March 9th, 2016 at 12:08 pm
Bucs SB with Jameis Says:
March 9th, 2016 at 8:49 am
Top CB Janoris Jenkins to sign with Giants
Ex-Jets RB Ivory to sign with Jaguars
Malik Jackson joining him
Chargers to sign Travis Benjamin
Mario Williams signs Dolphins deal
Incognito stays with Bills
Charles Johnson set to return to Panthers
Chiefs keeping Hali
JPP heads back to Giants
Top nose tackle Ian Williams agrees to stay in San Francisco
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I don’t know about you guys but I am starting to get sick to my stomach
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Yeah, I am getting sick to my stomach too..usually my first cup of coffee is the best..today it’s tasting like vinegar..
My wishlist down to one name now…that’s it…
March 9th, 2016 at 12:43 pm
I thought Licht said earlier after the Koetter hire that the plan was to be aggressive in bringing in FA’s that can contribute to the team. What happened to opportunities to bring in Benjamin, Mario Williams, Charles Johnson, JPP…players that have proven themselves consistently. Here we go again… waiting on the opportunity to bring in one year wonder leftovers. Garbage in garbage out. My theory is… the cultural of the organization is that they can get halfway, but struggles when it comes to finishing things.
March 9th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Bringing in FA’s is like buying a used car, a newer used one is almost as expensive as brand new but with 50000 miles on it.
March 9th, 2016 at 2:11 pm
That Oline didn’t keep Tony Romo (over the hill, never going to win a super bowl) from getting schlacked last year! if the cowpokes want to overpay for doug martin, let them.