George: How Rolando McClain Is Finding Peace With Cowboys

[Rev]

Only it wasn't.

I believe that was in my post but carry on.

 

[ravidubey]

As an aside...the last two big deals we signed...Lee and Smith...have both been excellent deals for the club. We don't seem to just be throwing money at people like we have in the past.

I couldn't be happier with Smith's deal, but no matter how friendly a contract Lee's might be it can't make up for millions spent on a player who isn't here.

I'm only saying building a foundation on any combination of Lee, Carter, and McClain is a mistake, and every dollar spent on them is money that can't go towards true foundational players.

 

[Texas Ace]

He was tired of the circus in Oakland.

I am sure the calm and lack of spectacle in Dallas is reassuring to him.

We are definitely a circus and a spectacle, and quite a few players have said that football isn't always first here, but compared to Oakland, we're a smart organization.

We've been mediocre, but that's still 100 times better than what Oakland has been. We're functional enough to win 8 games while Oakland is just an absolute disaster.

So while it may sound funny to us to hear a player refer Dallas as a calming influence, I can understand how one could view it that way if they're coming from that disaster zone in Oakland.

 

[skidadl]

I'd love to have McClain around long term but can you trust the dude? I'd be afraid he'd freak out with a bunch of cash. If he keeps improving do we think about franchising him?

 

[Carp]

I just don't think a bunch of people will come running to throw money at him, for many of the reasons pointed out. He'll look for money, but I think we can protect ourselves in a deal.

 

[ravidubey]

I just don't think a bunch of people will come running to throw money at him, for many of the reasons pointed out. He'll look for money, but I think we can protect ourselves in a deal.

It's not the money but the position I'm concerned about. If he's signed long term at all, then he's the starter. If Jerry is committed to a young starting player he'll hesitate to draft his competition.

Then the season starts, and two of Carter/Lee/McClain are injured and here we go again.

 

[Carp]

It's not the money but the position I'm concerned about. If he's signed long term at all, then he's the starter. If Jerry is committed to a young starting player he'll hesitate to draft his competition.

Then the season starts, and two of Carter/Lee/McClain are injured and here we go again.

We'll have to see, but I tend to think with all the injuries we've had at LB he would see the value of having quality depth there. There was a time where I think Jerry would have settle for Leary and Bernadeau as starting OGs, but we drafted competition to an OL that had draft resources poured in of late. I think there are some philosophical changes going on in the front office...although I understand the concern.

 

[ravidubey]

We'll have to see, but I tend to think with all the injuries we've had at LB he would see the value of having quality depth there. There was a time where I think Jerry would have settle for Leary and Bernadeau as starting OGs, but we drafted competition to an OL that had draft resources poured in of late. I think there are some philosophical changes going on in the front office...although I understand the concern.

This is exactly how I feel. I'm cautiously hopeful.

 

[BipolarFuk]

I'd love to have McClain around long term but can you trust the dude? I'd be afraid he'd freak out with a bunch of cash. If he keeps improving do we think about franchising him?

Money isn't his issue.

I read a big article on him and he was smart with his original contract. Saved a bunch and hired a financial guy.

His problem with money and one of the things that led to him going batshit was all the family and friend sycophants running to him with their hand's out.

 

[ravidubey]

Money isn't his issue.

I read a big article on him and he was smart with his original contract. Saved a bunch and hired a financial guy.

His problem with money and one of the things that led to him going batshit was all the family and friend sycophants running to him with their hand's out.

Interesting. Tyron Smith had similar problems.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Money isn't his issue.

I read a big article on him and he was smart with his original contract. Saved a bunch and hired a financial guy.

His problem with money and one of the things that led to him going batshit was all the family and friend sycophants running to him with their hand's out.

This is correct. The contract isn't going to be the issue that pushes him over the edge. Let's face it, McClain has the potential to be one of the best if not the best middle LBer in the NFL. Worth a little risk in my opinion.

 

[skidadl]

I'd love to keep him but I might want another year via franchise before I commit.

 

[Carp]

Franchise tag was over 11 mil this year...no thanks.

 

[Texas Ace]

BTW, it looks like he might actually play this weekend.

 

[ravidubey]

BTW, it looks like he might actually play this weekend.

They will need him.