Dallas shows Terry Glenn some Love, with 20 million

[SVite]

Terry Glenn - WR - Cowboys


Cowboys signed WR Terry Glenn to a five-year, $20 million contract.
Glenn's old contract would've paid him $2 million in 2006 and was set to expire after next season. Dallas rewards him for a career-best '05, in which he made 62 catches for 1136 yards and seven scores while averaging a deadly, NFL-best 18.3 yards per grab. Though both are well into their thirties, Terrell Owens and Glenn give the Cowboys arguably the best receiving duo in the NFL. Mar. 27 -

[TexasRed6x]

I guess that they have very little cap space left with that big contract they gave Glenn.

[SVite]

eww! I did`nt think about that.....:eek:

[hoo2ers]

A Hot Dog will now only cost $13.75 at Texas Stadium next year. That $20 mil sure won't come out of Jones pocket.

[lonny23]

I guess that they have very little cap space left with that big contract they gave Glenn.
If they gave him a big bonus, that $4 Million a year will be spread out. At worst, it's only an extra $2 Million on the cap this year.

[TexasRed6x]

If they gave him a big bonus, that $4 Million a year will be spread out. At worst, it's only an extra $2 Million on the cap this year.
But they do still have some cap space right?

[GoOwls]

But they do still have some cap space right?

SHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Don't let anybody know, but yes, Dallas still has plenty of cap space. We have plenty for a few more signings and signing the draft class and keeping a reserve for emergencies. :eek:

[jtk1519]

I give up. $20 million for Terry Glenn?!?! Give me a f'n break!

[GoOwls]

I give up. $20 million for Terry Glenn?!?! Give me a f'n break!

Don't worry, he'll never get all of it. It's most likely a 3 year deal, in reality, with a roster bonus or something as a qualifier for installing the final 2 years. I don't think the real contract would be set up for more than the 3 years T.O. is signed for. His 4 mil. signing bonus will be spread out over the first 3 years also for minimal cap hit. His old contract expired after this year. He just probably wanted a contract that extended it out over a couple more years and Dallas can opt out after that.

[Reaganrattler07]

"the best duo in the nfl"....I almost died of laughter when I saw that....

[lonny23]

Don't worry, he'll never get all of it. It's most likely a 3 year deal, in reality, with a roster bonus or something as a qualifier for installing the final 2 years. I don't think the real contract would be set up for more than the 3 years T.O. is signed for. His 4 mil. signing bonus will be spread out over the first 3 years also for minimal cap hit. His old contract expired after this year. He just probably wanted a contract that extended it out over a couple more years and Dallas can opt out after that.
I'm not worried about the contract. They still have more moves.

[TexasRed6x]

SHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Don't let anybody know, but yes, Dallas still has plenty of cap space. We have plenty for a few more signings and signing the draft class and keeping a reserve for emergencies. :eek:
Okay good then we are in good shape.

[SeguinMatadors]

I guess that they have very little cap space left with that big contract they gave Glenn.

It is a 5 year deal.... which will probably end up being a 2 year deal and Glenn will likely see less than 10 million of that 20 million. The deal didn't break the bank at all.

[SeguinMatadors]

"the best duo in the nfl"....I almost died of laughter when I saw that....

Give me 2-3 duos better than Glenn and T.O. We make an even stronger case if you want to go to trio's..... just add Whitten.

[jtk1519]

Give me 2-3 duos better than Glenn and T.O. We make an even stronger case if you want to go to trio's..... just add Whitten.

In no paticular order...

Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El - Skins
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne - Colts
Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin - Cards
Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt - Rams
Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh - Bengals
Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie - Broncos
Eddie Kennison and Tony Gonzalez - Chiefs
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress - Giants
Antonio Gates and Keenan McCardell - Chargers
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Smith - Panthers

And there maybe one or two more. The duo of Cancer and Glenn might rank middle of the pack... maybe.

[jtk1519]

Ahhh. I just realized Dallas next year will have a 34 year old QB throwing to two 32 year old receivers. :mad: So much for planning for the future.

[SeguinMatadors]

In no paticular order...

Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El - Skins
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne - Colts
Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin - Cards
Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt - Rams
Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh - Bengals
Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie - Broncos
Eddie Kennison and Tony Gonzalez - Chiefs
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress - Giants
Antonio Gates and Keenan McCardell - Chargers
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Smith - Panthers

And there maybe one or two more. The duo of Cancer and Glenn might rank middle of the pack... maybe.

That is a joke. If we are adding tightends then I will put T.O. and Witten as our duo and the only duo's on the above list that are better are Harrison and Wayne, Fitzgerald and Boldin, and you might be able to make an argument for Key and Smith....

T.O. is better than Moss and Witten is FAR better than Randle El.
T.O. is FAR better than Burress and Witten is right their with Shock.
McCardell isn't even in the same ball park as T.O.
Kennison isn't in the the same ball park as T.O.

[dragons08]

A Hot Dog will now only cost $13.75 at Texas Stadium next year. That $20 mil sure won't come out of Jones pocket.
oh great, looks like dragon nation will get ripped off for quite a few games again :(

[jtk1519]

That is a joke. If we are adding tightends then I will put T.O. and Whitten as our duo and the only duo's on the above list that are better are Harrison and Wayne, Fitzgerald and Boldin, and you might be able to make an argument for Key and Smith....

T.O. is better than Moss and Whitten is FAR better than Randle El.
T.O. is FAR better than Burress and Whitten is right their with Shock.
McCardell isn't even in the same ball park as T.O.
Kennison isn't in the the same ball park as T.O.

Dude, you have lost your freakin' mind. There are at the very least a half dozen receiving duos (WRs and/or TEs) that are better than the All-AARP duo Dallas has assembled, and I'm basing that off of talent and production alone. When you consider in the "other stuff" Dallas would be very lucky not be in the bottom 10% of the league.

[SeguinMatadors]

Dude, you have lost your freakin' mind. There are at the very least a half dozen receiving duos (WRs and/or TEs) that are better than the All-AARP duo Dallas has assembled, and I'm basing that off of talent and production alone. When you consider in the "other stuff" Dallas would be very lucky not be in the bottom 10% of the league.

So we got a top 3 reciever in the league and a top 5 tightend and yet somehow our duo isn't top half of the league.... that is a joke.

[jtk1519]

So we got a top 3 reciever in the league and a top 5 tightend and yet somehow our duo isn't top half of the league.... that is a joke.

Look man, I like Witten just as much as the next guy, but he's barely top 5 just in the NFC (production wise). He might be top 10 in the entire NFL... maybe.

[cove_2001]

The Cowboys are interested in LaVar Arrington. I don't see the Cowboys paying him that much if he comes to Dallas, but with Jerry "win now" jones, he might fork up the money. Hell we have one cancer on offense, why not add another on defense? I still think Arrington can play but for how long? Maybe a couple more years.

cove_2001

[jtk1519]

The Cowboys are interested in LaVar Arrington. I don't see the Cowboys paying him that much if he comes to Dallas, but with Jerry "win now" jones, he might fork up the money. Hell we have one cancer on offense, why not add another on defense? I still think Arrington can play but for how long? Maybe a couple more years.

cove_2001

Wouldn't surprise me. Just another nut job to add to the funny farm.

[SeguinMatadors]

Look man, I like Witten just as much as the next guy, but he's barely top 5 just in the NFC (production wise). He might be top 10 in the entire NFL... maybe.

I do not think you can simply look at production to determain how good someone is because of the various systems and gameplanning by various coaches. If Witten was on the Colts he mgiht put up monster numbers... but he plays for a run first coach.

[SeguinMatadors]

The Cowboys are interested in LaVar Arrington. I don't see the Cowboys paying him that much if he comes to Dallas, but with Jerry "win now" jones, he might fork up the money. Hell we have one cancer on offense, why not add another on defense? I still think Arrington can play but for how long? Maybe a couple more years.

cove_2001

He def. has Bill Parcells size and could probably be another rush end/outside linebacker to go with DeMarcus Ware....depends on the price.

[Reaganrattler07]

In no paticular order...

Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El - Skins
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne - Colts
Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin - Cards
Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt - Rams
Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh - Bengals
Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie - Broncos
Eddie Kennison and Tony Gonzalez - Chiefs
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress - Giants
Antonio Gates and Keenan McCardell - Chargers
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Smith - Panthers

And there maybe one or two more. The duo of Cancer and Glenn might rank middle of the pack... maybe.

Or Santana Moss and Chris Cooooooooooooley!

But yeah, the age factor is clearly going to hurt the cowboys...

[Reaganrattler07]

Cowboys want a superbowl immediately.....Gibbs wants Washington to get a superbowl and last.

Hey, JTK....tell your Jags to sign Lavar already!

[Reaganrattler07]

The Cowboys are interested in LaVar Arrington. I don't see the Cowboys paying him that much if he comes to Dallas, but with Jerry "win now" jones, he might fork up the money. Hell we have one cancer on offense, why not add another on defense? I still think Arrington can play but for how long? Maybe a couple more years.

cove_2001

Slim and none....slim just left town. Arrington won't go to Dallas.

[jtk1519]

Hey, JTK....tell your Jags to sign Lavar already!

No chance in hell.

[lonny23]

oh great, looks like dragon nation will get ripped off for quite a few games again :(
You can always miss the playoffs as an alternative!:D

[lonny23]

Here's my 2 cents on this debate. The WR's for Dallas are getting older, but so are some of the great guys you listed.

Glenn was the #11 guy in the NFL in yards last year and should do better with T.O. around. His stats were:

62 catches
1136 yards
7 TDs

Witten was OK on his stats, but down from the year before:

66 catches
757 yards
6 TDs

Keyshawn was OK:

71 catches
839 yards
6 TDs

T.O. only played 7 games last year. Look what he would've done over a 16 game schedule:

107 catches
1743 yards
14 TDs

That would've lead the NFL in all 3 categories. That Cowboys duo will be pretty good. Witten makes them even better.

[jtk1519]

Glenn was the #11 guy in the NFL in yards last year and should do better with T.O. around.

I expect just the opposite (and I'm a HUGE optimist by nature). The Cancer b***ed about not getting the ball enough when he was playing opposite the best WR in NFL history (Jerry Rice) in a fairly wide open offense. He then b***ed when he was pretty much the lone receiver in what is maybe the most pass happy offense in the NFL (Philly).

This clown isn't going to make Glenn better. He's going to take catches away from Glenn and the Glenn is going to start whining. Throw the ball more to Glenn and you risk pissing the Cancer off. It's a no win situation and nobody benefits.

[TexasRed6x]

Here's my 2 cents on this debate. The WR's for Dallas are getting older, but so are some of the great guys you listed.

Glenn was the #11 guy in the NFL in yards last year and should do better with T.O. around. His stats were:

62 catches
1136 yards
7 TDs

Witten was OK on his stats, but down from the year before:

66 catches
757 yards
6 TDs

Keyshawn was OK:

71 catches
839 yards
6 TDs

T.O. only played 7 games last year. Look what he would've done over a 16 game schedule:

107 catches
1743 yards
14 TDs

That would've lead the NFL in all 3 categories. That Cowboys duo will be pretty good. Witten makes them even better.
I like Witten he is a very good tight ends and one of the best in the league.

[Dawg Fan]

The debate is interesting but until they finish the season all the arguing in the worls is still speculation. Heck if I was a couple of years younger I could play for the Cowboys. I just don't see how this old crowd makes it through a full season no matter how talented they are.

[SVite]

In no paticular order...

Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El - Skins
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne - Colts
Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin - Cards
Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt - Rams
Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh - Bengals
Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie - Broncos
Eddie Kennison and Tony Gonzalez - Chiefs
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress - Giants
Antonio Gates and Keenan McCardell - Chargers
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Smith - Panthers

And there maybe one or two more. The duo of Cancer and Glenn might rank middle of the pack... maybe.

All the red is "NOT"!! Kennison is a no show most of the time,Gonzo sucked the 1st part of the season last year...Issac bruce was hurt for along time last year,and has fallen big time....TJ housh has`nt done it long enough...Plaxico really was shut out the second half of the year, and a decoy for the other part....McCardell gets lost when Gates is on the field,he did score a few td`s, he had big games at the start when gates was suspended...Keyshawns averages under double figures in rec.avg. lelie Please! Randle El? when?

So you want to throw TEs in there ? How about Witten,heard of him?

Fitz/Boldin now theirs some studs, But what if James starts to get the rock rolling on the ground, their numbers will come back to earth!

Manning is the man, he`ll make a star out of who ever is out there....

[SVite]

Look man, I like Witten just as much as the next guy, but he's barely top 5 just in the NFC (production wise). He might be top 10 in the entire NFL... maybe.

Witten is 6th in the NFL (TE) in receptions, 7th in yards.
Witten is 3rd in rec. in the NFC (TE), 4th in yards.

Gates, and Gonzo are the primary reciever, so there at an unfair advantage.Both are awsome, but if witten was in the spot on those teams he would do just as good.

[KT2000]

I don't know why Dallas holds onto a QB like Bledsoe who is clearly past his prime. He's not a Super Bowl QB in my opinion. He's a sitting duck in the pocket.

Dallas should be going after younger QBs or finding a way to trade up in the draft for one. The Troy Aikman experiment turned out pretty good for them in the 90s after he was drafted early in the decade (or was it 89?).

[SVite]

I don't know why Dallas holds onto a QB like Bledsoe who is clearly past his prime. He's not a Super Bowl QB in my opinion. He's a sitting duck in the pocket.

Dallas should be going after younger QBs or finding a way to trade up in the draft for one. The Troy Aikman experiment turned out pretty good for them in the 90s after he was drafted early in the decade (or was it 89?).

I heard that dallas has an eye on Charlie Whitehurst Clemson QB, for whatever that means! They were, and still might be trying to get chad jackson (wr Fla), but i think that is over now that TO`s in the mix.maybe a future QB, they need some help in the defensive secondary too.

It would be great, if they could trade up, and get one of the top 3 QB`s!:D

[jtk1519]

I heard that dallas has an eye on Charlie Whitehurst Clemson QB, for whatever that means!

That sounds about right. The QB that was too busted up to really do anything at the NFL combine... yeah, let's draft him. :rolleyes:

[GTown02]

Have they even given the other Drew a chance? They should let Henson start some games this season, and actually let him play after halftime of those games...

[SeguinMatadors]

Have they even given the other Drew a chance? They should let Henson start some games this season, and actually let him play after halftime of those games...

They first have to see something out of him in practice to merit a start.

[GTown02]

They first have to see something out of him in practice to merit a start.
He got a start during Vinnie's reign, but they pulled him after halftime instead of letting him finish the game. From what I remember, he wasnt playing half bad...

[Daniel Agnew]

Give me 2-3 duos better than Glenn and T.O. We make an even stronger case if you want to go to trio's..... just add Whitten.


Chad Johnson & TJ Houshmanzada, the rest of them are tied with Dallas' duo here they are: Randy Moss & Jerry Porter, Santana Moss & Brandon Lloyd.


The Potential: Roy Williams & Mike Williams-these guys are not there yet.

[Daniel Agnew]

In no paticular order...

Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El - Skins
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne - Colts
Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin - Cards
Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt - Rams
Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh - Bengals
Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie - Broncos
Eddie Kennison and Tony Gonzalez - Chiefs
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress - Giants
Antonio Gates and Keenan McCardell - Chargers
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Smith - Panthers

And there maybe one or two more. The duo of Cancer and Glenn might rank middle of the pack... maybe.


Damn JTK you beat me on that deal.

[Slim-Rob]

Vinny Testeverde holds the Dallas record for most passing yards in a season....and he was GARBAGE.

Dallas needs a new QB.

TO WILL help Glenn. THIS IS WHY:
TO is always a threat. Even with a broken ankle (go ROY!). This means that Defenses will pay more attention to that side of the field than they had to when Keyshawn was there, therefore Glenn will have less attention payed to him by the defense. If they cover Glenn too much, TO will get open.

Bledsoe is a good QB, but he makes horrible decisions. The Seattle game is one big example of this.

[Reaganrattler07]

Vinny Testeverde holds the Dallas record for most passing yards in a season....and he was GARBAGE.

Dallas needs a new QB.

TO WILL help Glenn. THIS IS WHY:
TO is always a threat. Even with a broken ankle (go ROY!). This means that Defenses will pay more attention to that side of the field than they had to when Keyshawn was there, therefore Glenn will have less attention payed to him by the defense. If they cover Glenn too much, TO will get open.

Bledsoe is a good QB, but he makes horrible decisions. The Seattle game is one big example of this.

A good quarterback doesn't make horrible decisions. His decisions make him great.

[Slim-Rob]

A good quarterback doesn't make horrible decisions. His decisions make him great.

What I meant was that he has a good arm, and great accuracy, but if he gets in a hurry he makes bad decisions. LOL, Brunnel...

[Reaganrattler07]

What I meant was that he has a good arm, and great accuracy, but if he gets in a hurry he makes bad decisions. LOL, Brunnel...

What about Brunell? He's a good quarterback. Rarely makes bad decisions, can run with the ball....can still make a good throw deep.

Ramsey was a horrible quarterback. Made bad decisions, couldn't move, etc.

[TexasRed6x]

What about Brunell? He's a good quarterback. Rarely makes bad decisions, can run with the ball....can still make a good throw deep.

Ramsey was a horrible quarterback. Made bad decisions, couldn't move, etc.
And now you know why they traded him to the Jets.

[jtk1519]

What about Brunell? He's a good quarterback. Rarely makes bad decisions, can run with the ball....can still make a good throw deep.

Brunell was a very good QB... he is but a shell of his former self now. His mind is still sharp and he is still a great leader, but age has taken away almost all of his mobility and a good amount of his arm. From an athletic standpoint, he is nowhere near what he used to be, but I would still take him over several of the QB starting in the league just because of the intangibles he offers.

Being a Jacksonville fan since their creation, Brunell was and still is one of my favorite guys in the NFL. He was an awesome athlete in his early years and I hated seeing him part ways with the Jags. He is, in my opinion, the only thing worth rooting for in the entire Redskins organization.

[Slim-Rob]

What about Brunell? He's a good quarterback. Rarely makes bad decisions, can run with the ball....can still make a good throw deep.

Ramsey was a horrible quarterback. Made bad decisions, couldn't move, etc.

I wish Ramsey had been good and had played for a good team. Cause then I could have a real jersey with my last name on it:D

[Reaganrattler07]

Brunell was a very good QB... he is but a shell of his former self now. His mind is still sharp and he is still a great leader, but age has taken away almost all of his mobility and a good amount of his arm. From an athletic standpoint, he is nowhere near what he used to be, but I would still take him over several of the QB starting in the league just because of the intangibles he offers.

Being a Jacksonville fan since their creation, Brunell was and still is one of my favorite guys in the NFL. He was an awesome athlete in his early years and I hated seeing him part ways with the Jags. He is, in my opinion, the only thing worth rooting for in the entire Redskins organization.

He still is an average quarterback. I don't doubt his mobility...especially not after his 23 yard run against Dallas on monday night. He also threw out everything about his arm strength in the Dallas game. Now, I do agree he is not his former self. But I wouldn't say he is a shell however. I'd say he is about a quarter to half of what he once was.

[GoOwls]

I got some info today on the only parts of the Terry Glenn deal that matter.......the first year and the off season next year.

Terry got signed as a bargain because of his percieved problems. It was a 4 year deal with him due to make 2 million this season and be a free agent in 2007.

With the signing of T.O. and the need for a speed wideout to compliment him and Terry wanting to be paid for his production since he only had this one last season at 2 million left to go, Dallas decided to give him a raise for this season, just to make him a happy wideout, and facilitate it by masking it in a five year deal. Here's how it works.

The first year, with signing bonus, goes up to 4 million dollars from 2 million. So in effect, Terry gets 2 million Dallas didn't have to give him. A show of good faith. Here comes the kicker, there is a 5 million roster bonus due in late March before the free agency date next year. Dallas will not pay him the 5 mil. plus his 2007 salary. This is where thay can opt out of the rest of the contract. However, there seems to be some sort of arrangement where Dallas can restructure the deal and keep Terry for about 4 mil in 2007, if they want him and he wants to stay. They hope that the good will move of giving him money they didn't have to, early, will convince him to stay here and restructure next season.

In other words, they bought his allegience with a gift of cash in what is, in effect, a one year deal and not a five year deal. If things go well and they like the T.O./Terry combination, they have him under contract for 5 years, all locked up nice and neat, but it's still expected to be treated like a 1 year deal with the possibility of a restructure next off season.

[BHS03]

Gonzo sucked the 1st part of the season last year...

In his defense, he was more subbing in for an injured Willie Roaf than he was going out on routes. Once Roaf came back, TonyG started putting up his numbers again.

[GoOwls]

Have they even given the other Drew a chance? They should let Henson start some games this season, and actually let him play after halftime of those games...

Have you seen him play for the Rhine Fire yet? I have.......he is doing OK, but is nowhere near ready for the NFL yet. I hate to say this, but be glad....yes very glad.......that we have Bledsoe here. He's the best option we have right now.

[SVite]

That sounds about right. The QB that was too busted up to really do anything at the NFL combine... yeah, let's draft him. :rolleyes:


In a draft you dont get what you want unless you have the top picks,and many teams still do,and can miss the target! If Whitehurst is there, If they (Dallas) want a young QB then maybe they think he`s best LEFT on the board! I`m not saying Whitehurst is the best QB in the draft! The info comming out can always be a poker play, to get the attention off of who they really want all along...

And just because someone is hurt at the combine,does`nt mean there a dud! Last year Dallas did`nt bring in a few guys before the draft,because they did`nt want any of the other teams to know they were interested in those players. We dont find out till the draft is over,how the real poker of the draft really went...

[SVite]

Vinny Testeverde holds the Dallas record for most passing yards in a season....and he was GARBAGE.

Dallas needs a new QB.

TO WILL help Glenn. THIS IS WHY:
TO is always a threat. Even with a broken ankle (go ROY!). This means that Defenses will pay more attention to that side of the field than they had to when Keyshawn was there, therefore Glenn will have less attention payed to him by the defense. If they cover Glenn too much, TO will get open.

Bledsoe is a good QB, but he makes horrible decisions. The Seattle game is one big example of this.

Well what Dallas had before Bledsoe, was`nt worth mentioning.

[lonny23]

I don't know why Dallas holds onto a QB like Bledsoe who is clearly past his prime. He's not a Super Bowl QB in my opinion. He's a sitting duck in the pocket.

Dallas should be going after younger QBs or finding a way to trade up in the draft for one. The Troy Aikman experiment turned out pretty good for them in the 90s after he was drafted early in the decade (or was it 89?).
He was drafted in 1989.

[lonny23]

I got some info today on the only parts of the Terry Glenn deal that matter.......the first year and the off season next year.

Terry got signed as a bargain because of his percieved problems. It was a 4 year deal with him due to make 2 million this season and be a free agent in 2007.

With the signing of T.O. and the need for a speed wideout to compliment him and Terry wanting to be paid for his production since he only had this one last season at 2 million left to go, Dallas decided to give him a raise for this season, just to make him a happy wideout, and facilitate it by masking it in a five year deal. Here's how it works.

The first year, with signing bonus, goes up to 4 million dollars from 2 million. So in effect, Terry gets 2 million Dallas didn't have to give him. A show of good faith. Here comes the kicker, there is a 5 million roster bonus due in late March before the free agency date next year. Dallas will not pay him the 5 mil. plus his 2007 salary. This is where thay can opt out of the rest of the contract. However, there seems to be some sort of arrangement where Dallas can restructure the deal and keep Terry for about 4 mil in 2007, if they want him and he wants to stay. They hope that the good will move of giving him money they didn't have to, early, will convince him to stay here and restructure next season.

In other words, they bought his allegience with a gift of cash in what is, in effect, a one year deal and not a five year deal. If things go well and they like the T.O./Terry combination, they have him under contract for 5 years, all locked up nice and neat, but it's still expected to be treated like a 1 year deal with the possibility of a restructure next off season.The bottom line of everything you just said is that Glenn has an ego, but a good agent, too. These players want to have a good contract because it validates how good they are and makes them look better no matter what they do on the field. Glenn's agent wants him to get as much money as he can, but they don't want to shoot themselves in the foot by holding out for more money. This is a win-win deal on both sides. The Cowboys don't overpay and Glenn doesn't look underappreciated.

[lonny23]

Well what Dallas had before Bledsoe, was`nt worth mentioning.
Hey, Quincy got them in the playoffs!

OK, they're not worth mentioning!:D