HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The free-agent signing period has begun and the Cowboys appear to be moving fast. The Cowboys have brought in free-agent offensive lineman Leonard Davis (6-6, 366), a former No. 2 overall pick in 2001 who has played the last six years in Arizona. Davis, who has played both guard and tackle during his career, arrived at Valley Ranch Friday morning and had a lengthy visit at the Cowboys headquarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rodgers Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The free-agent signing period has begun and the Cowboys appear to be moving fast. The Cowboys have brought in free-agent offensive lineman Leonard Davis (6-6, 366), a former No. 2 overall pick in 2001 who has played the last six years in Arizona. Davis, who has played both guard and tackle during his career, arrived at Valley Ranch Friday morning and had a lengthy visit at the Cowboys headquarters. The Bucs just dropped Kenyatta Walker. The cowboys could sign him and Davis and have a double turnstyle type of offensive line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Arizona offensive linemen are in demand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Leonard Davis was the second overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft and was supposed to be the "franchise" left tackle of course. That did not so much pan out for him in ARZ. Michael Vick went with the 1.01 that year and Tomlinson was the 1.05 pick. Davis, DT Gerard Warren (1.03 - CLE) and DE Justin Smith (1.04 - CIN) have been a bit less than expected. Warren was shipped off to Denver in 2005 but Smith is still with CIN and has been a starter there for every game. But being picked at the 1.02 cost the Cards a lot of money which they did not receive back equal value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Top 5 free agents to avoid #1 Leonard Davis, tackle, Cardinals The Cardinals' offensive line was lousy last year, so you wouldn't expect a lineman they're allowing to leave to draw much interest elsewhere. And yet there has been talk of Davis commanding an eight-figure signing bonus. Any team that gives him that kind of money will regret it. Per Fox Sports Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog55 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Word around Dallas is he left without a contract and is headed to Washington next. He wants a 12 mill signing bonus + 5 mill per year and Jerry says NO. Washington can have him for that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Word around Dallas is he left without a contract and is headed to Washington next. He wants a 12 mill signing bonus + 5 mill per year and Jerry says NO. Washington can have him for that ! No thank you. Our O line is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 We dont need davis, could of used steinbach though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog55 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 To make matters worse for us Cowboys fans is that word is Jerry let Marco Colombo go test the FA waters. That is one we cannot afford to lose. We can't make make more holes in that o-line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Top 5 free agents to avoid #1 Leonard Davis, tackle, Cardinals The Cardinals' offensive line was lousy last year, so you wouldn't expect a lineman they're allowing to leave to draw much interest elsewhere. And yet there has been talk of Davis commanding an eight-figure signing bonus. Any team that gives him that kind of money will regret it. Per Fox Sports Link Someone should tell the Falcons that Mughelli should have been a bargain. Top 5 Bargain Free Agents Ovie Mughelli, fullback, Ravens The 255-pound Mughelli is a ferocious blocker and an excellent special teams player, and toward the end of last season he even showed that he can be effective with the ball in his hands, becoming a threat as a receiver out of the backfield and an occasional runner. Fullbacks don't get much attention, but the team that acquires Mughelli's services will make its running backs very happy. Edited March 3, 2007 by charty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Terry Glenn-WR- Cowboys Mar. 3 - 2:46 pm et The Cowboys paid Terry Glenn a $5 million roster bonus on Friday. Terrell Owens is still due a $3 million bonus in June and $5 million in 2007 base pay. It's difficult to see Dallas keeping both wideouts around for a combined $17.25 million, although according to owner Jerry Jones, T.O. remains in the plans for 2007. We'll just have to see. Source: ESPN.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 No thank you. Our O line is fine. Don't you think you could find a use for him now that you're without Dockery? Danny-Boy over pays for everyone, therefore Davis will be a Skin in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 To make matters worse for us Cowboys fans is that word is Jerry let Marco Colombo go test the FA waters. That is one we cannot afford to lose. We can't make make more holes in that o-line! Absolutely, 1 sack, few penalties and only one costly missed assignment. Colombo seemed to be a very solid part of the O line and reminded us he was a first round pick. I like the guy. "You wanna rock n roll, fine.........let's rock n roll then" Colombo. The guy's got sand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 IRVING – Leonard Davis’ nickname is “Bigg,” which is appropriate because of his 6-6, 365-pound frame. He now has a “Bigg,” contract too. Early Sunday, Davis agreed to a seven-year deal with the Cowboys worth nearly $50 million and includes a little more than $18 million guaranteed, according to a source. It is the third straight year the Cowboys have dipped into the offensive line end of the free-agent pool by bringing the Wortham, Texas, native home. Davis visited with the Cowboys on Friday but left for a visit with Washington on Saturday. Davis, a UT-ex, was the second overall pick in the 2001 draft by Arizona. He started every game last season at left tackle but could play right guard or right tackle for the Cowboys depending on whether they can re-sign Marc Colombo or if Marco Rivera can return from a second back surgery in three years. In 2005, the Cowboys signed Rivera to a five-year deal that included an $8.125 million signing bonus. Last year, the Cowboys signed left guard Kyle Kosier to a five-year deal with a $5 million signing bonus. Davis’ total money and guaranteed money falls in line with what Cleveland gave Eric Steinbach (seven years, $49.5 million, $17 million guaranteed) and Buffalo gave Derrick Dockery (seven years, $49 million, $18 million guaranteed) so far in free agency. The question now is what position will Davis play, guard or tackle? The Cowboys have not had much progress in talks with the agent for Colombo on a long-term deal, which means Davis could play right tackle. Assistant head coach Tony Sparano is high on two young guards, Cory Procter and Joe Berger, in case Rivera is unable to return. In six years with the Cardinals, Davis started all 91 games he played, spending his first three years at guard before moving to left tackle in 2004. With the Longhorns, he started 21 of his final 24 games at left tackle and earned All-America honors as a senior when he was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the top lineman in college football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I wonder if Tony Romo wept when he heard the news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Early Sunday, Davis agreed to a seven-year deal with the Cowboys worth nearly $50 million and includes a little more than $18 million guaranteed, according to a source. It is the third straight year the Cowboys have dipped into the offensive line end of the free-agent pool by bringing the Wortham, Texas, native home. Davis visited with the Cowboys on Friday but left for a visit with Washington on Saturday. The question now is what position will Davis play, guard or tackle? The Cowboys have not had much progress in talks with the agent for Colombo on a long-term deal, which means Davis could play right tackle. Assistant head coach Tony Sparano is high on two young guards, Cory Procter and Joe Berger, in case Rivera is unable to return. $18M guaranteed Life is good...you da man, JJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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