Rivera cut by Cowboys

GTripp0012 · 06-08-2007, 01:15 PM

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Texas/Southwest

<Obligatory we should sign him comment.>

And discuss...

Longtimefan · 06-08-2007, 01:21 PM

Anybody think we should sign him?

GTripp0012 · 06-08-2007, 01:22 PM

We simply don't have the money. We're tied to Wade at this point.

I think he's better than Wade though.

If he'd do a one year deal with the cap space we have remaining, I'd consider it.

12thMan · 06-08-2007, 01:24 PM

No way we should sign Rivera. He had back and neck problems in Green Bay, that's why they released him. Ditto the Cowboys.

mooby · 06-08-2007, 01:25 PM

Yeah injures have pretty much ravaged him these last few years. I say no.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 06-08-2007, 01:26 PM

I wouldnt touch him with a ten foot pole with gloves on

12thMan · 06-08-2007, 01:31 PM

This might not be the thread to talk about this, but I'll bring it up anyway.

I'll bet the Cowboys enter the season as the early favorites to win our division.

mlmpetert · 06-08-2007, 01:56 PM

How much do you think he would cost?

Longtimefan · 06-08-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I wouldnt touch him with a ten foot pole with gloves on

I was just being sarcastic Quake, knowing that was going to be the next question.

skinsfan_nn · 06-08-2007, 02:05 PM

Someone will pick him up, if he doesn't retire. He a vet that's been around the league, he's running out of time if he hasen't already.

We don't need his services at Guard, and if he plays he'll be looking to knock down some cash. We don't have cash to waste.

mlmpetert · 06-08-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Someone will pick him up, if he doesn't retire. He a vet that's been around the league, he's running out of time if he hasen't already.

We don't need his services at Guard, and if he plays he'll be looking to knock down some cash. We don't have cash to waste.

I dont know about his services - but i think not having a solid guard to replace doc is gonna hurt us. He might be worth a look if hes cheep enough.

GusFrerotte · 06-08-2007, 09:56 PM

Foxsports.com just released the first preseason power ranking with the Skins at #25 rankings. The Eagles seem to be this writer's pick with the Boys second. He sees us as a 9 win team at best.

81forHOF · 06-09-2007, 12:39 PM

I'd pick him up if he was due to be 100% by camp and signed somewhere close to the league min. I mean, he did start 16 games last year, is a good player and with his injury history he can't expect a big money contract.

Or how about signing him for depth, let him ride pine and get healthy and we would have a high quality vet coming into the game if there is an injury. It all depends on how much he is asking. The fact that he offered to tear up his contract and pay his bonus back to the Cowboys after his first injury tells me that it isn't all about the money with him.

SmootSmack · 06-09-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Foxsports.com just released the first preseason power ranking with the Skins at #25 rankings. The Eagles seem to be this writer's pick with the Boys second. He sees us as a 9 win team at best.

They had some interesting comments about us though:

25. Washington Redskins — I actually like the Redskins as a sleeper pick in the NFC this season. Sure, Clinton Portis needs to stop discussing dog fights with the media, and yes, the Redskins only had one pick the entire first day of the NFL Draft. But on the field, the Portis/Ladell Betts duo could very well form the best 1-2 rushing combo in the entire league. Al Saunders threw a lot at the Redskins in his first year as offensive coordinator, with a playbook rumored to be the size of a phone directory. Year 2 could be the breakout season where it all comes together. Then again, even if Jason Campbell develops into a star, Santana Moss returns to his 2005 form, and the rushing attack tears up the league — that defense is still a mess. Washington did bring in London Fletcher-Baker and LaRon Landry — two immediate starters — but failed to address a porous (that's generous) defensive line. That'll once again be the team's undoing. This is an 8- or 9-win team at best.

freddyg12 · 06-09-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They had some interesting comments about us though:

25. Washington Redskins — I actually like the Redskins as a sleeper pick in the NFC this season. Sure, Clinton Portis needs to stop discussing dog fights with the media, and yes, the Redskins only had one pick the entire first day of the NFL Draft. But on the field, the Portis/Ladell Betts duo could very well form the best 1-2 rushing combo in the entire league. Al Saunders threw a lot at the Redskins in his first year as offensive coordinator, with a playbook rumored to be the size of a phone directory. Year 2 could be the breakout season where it all comes together. Then again, even if Jason Campbell develops into a star, Santana Moss returns to his 2005 form, and the rushing attack tears up the league — that defense is still a mess. Washington did bring in London Fletcher-Baker and LaRon Landry — two immediate starters — but failed to address a porous (that's generous) defensive line. That'll once again be the team's undoing. This is an 8- or 9-win team at best.

I love it! just like 05, we come in as a "sleeper" or a 3rd or 4th place team in our division.

Maybe its the usual spring/summer optimisim coming on, but I'm becoming more comofortable w/our d-line staying as is. I think Gibbs & GW are banking on a revamped secondary & London to change things, and are comfortable w/the known quantity they have in our d-line. Who knows, we might get a big year from AC now that we have a solid db depth.

I don't know about M. Rivera, what would the vet. min. cost?

06-08-2007, 01:15 PM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Rivera cut by Cowboys Dallas Morning News \| News for Dallas, Texas \| Texas/Southwest <Obligatory we should sign him comment.> And discuss... __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

06-08-2007, 01:22 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys We simply don't have the money. We're tied to Wade at this point. I think he's better than Wade though. If he'd do a one year deal with the cap space we have remaining, I'd consider it. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

06-08-2007, 01:24 PM	#4
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys No way we should sign Rivera. He had back and neck problems in Green Bay, that's why they released him. Ditto the Cowboys.

06-08-2007, 01:25 PM	#5
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys Yeah injures have pretty much ravaged him these last few years. I say no. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

06-08-2007, 01:26 PM	#6
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,167	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys I wouldnt touch him with a ten foot pole with gloves on __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

06-08-2007, 01:21 PM	#2
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys Anybody think we should sign him? __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

06-08-2007, 01:31 PM	#7
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys This might not be the thread to talk about this, but I'll bring it up anyway. I'll bet the Cowboys enter the season as the early favorites to win our division.

06-08-2007, 01:56 PM	#8
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys How much do you think he would cost?

06-08-2007, 02:05 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys Someone will pick him up, if he doesn't retire. He a vet that's been around the league, he's running out of time if he hasen't already. We don't need his services at Guard, and if he plays he'll be looking to knock down some cash. We don't have cash to waste. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

06-08-2007, 09:56 PM	#12
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys Foxsports.com just released the first preseason power ranking with the Skins at #25 rankings. The Eagles seem to be this writer's pick with the Boys second. He sees us as a 9 win team at best.

06-09-2007, 12:39 PM	#13
81forHOF Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt Holly Springs, PA Age: 52 Posts: 579	Re: Rivera cut by Cowboys I'd pick him up if he was due to be 100% by camp and signed somewhere close to the league min. I mean, he did start 16 games last year, is a good player and with his injury history he can't expect a big money contract. Or how about signing him for depth, let him ride pine and get healthy and we would have a high quality vet coming into the game if there is an injury. It all depends on how much he is asking. The fact that he offered to tear up his contract and pay his bonus back to the Cowboys after his first injury tells me that it isn't all about the money with him. __________________ 81 is where he belongs!

Rivera cut by Cowboys

Locker Room Main Forum