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Anthony Hitchens is Cowboys' Justin Durant insurance
March, 10, 2015
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- the Dallas Cowboys wanted to keep Justin Durant, but they did not want to have to pay a lot of money to keep him.
With ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that Durant is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, it’s safe to say the Cowboys’ money was not in the same neighborhood of the Falcons.
Health was a big reason why the Cowboys weren’t ready to commit a lot of dollars. In his two seasons with the Cowboys, Durant played in as many games (16) as he missed (16).
His 2014 season ended prematurely because of a torn biceps that he recently tweeted has completely healed.
Despite playing in only six game, Durant was sixth on the defense in tackles with the coaches crediting him with 59 tackles to go with four tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, one interception, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
He was remarkably productive, and he could play all three linebacker spots.
The Cowboys have another linebacker who can play all three spots already on the roster in Anthony Hitchens. He started games at middle, weakside, and strongside linebacker as a rookie, and the coaches credited him with 100 tackles. He also had three tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, one interception and four pass deflections.
The Cowboys will welcome back Sean Lee to the starting lineup after he missed last season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. They could also keep free agents Rolando McClain and/or Bruce Carter, however, Carter is also expected to be priced over what the Cowboys want to pay.
March, 10, 2015
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- the Dallas Cowboys wanted to keep Justin Durant, but they did not want to have to pay a lot of money to keep him.
With ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that Durant is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, it’s safe to say the Cowboys’ money was not in the same neighborhood of the Falcons.
Health was a big reason why the Cowboys weren’t ready to commit a lot of dollars. In his two seasons with the Cowboys, Durant played in as many games (16) as he missed (16).
His 2014 season ended prematurely because of a torn biceps that he recently tweeted has completely healed.
Despite playing in only six game, Durant was sixth on the defense in tackles with the coaches crediting him with 59 tackles to go with four tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, one interception, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
He was remarkably productive, and he could play all three linebacker spots.
The Cowboys have another linebacker who can play all three spots already on the roster in Anthony Hitchens. He started games at middle, weakside, and strongside linebacker as a rookie, and the coaches credited him with 100 tackles. He also had three tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, one interception and four pass deflections.
The Cowboys will welcome back Sean Lee to the starting lineup after he missed last season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. They could also keep free agents Rolando McClain and/or Bruce Carter, however, Carter is also expected to be priced over what the Cowboys want to pay.
