Can't keep them all....

[The Cowboys]

As much as I'd like to, I can't keep all my offensive players. So some of them have to go. Some will be let go a lot more easily than others (and some may not be let go at all). Stud defensive players would be ideal in return, but I'm willing to listen to anything. If someone on the other side of the ball strikes your fancy, feel free to make an offer for one of them as well (I'm not as attached to most of them).


Ben Tate RB CLE
Joique Bell RB DET
Mikel Leshoure RB DET

Percy Harvin WR SEA
Santonio Holmes WR FA
Emmanuel Sanders WR DEN
TY Hilton WR IND
Michael Floyd WR ARI

Osi Umenyiora ATL DE
Cameron Jordan NOS DE

Conner Barwin PHI LB
DeMeco Ryans PHI LB
Darryl Sharpton WAS LB

Bradley Fletcher PHI DB
Will Hill NYG DB

[The Cowboys]

I can only keep five offensive players and I have six good ones. I'm going to have to let one of them go. I'm going to listen to offers for any and all of them and then I'll most likely end up taking the deal that nets me the most and I'll keep the other five players. So far, I haven't gotten too many offers so right now your chances at grabbing one of these guys is pretty good.


1. Ben Tate. Young (25) starter on a run heavy team (Kyle Shanahan is the new O coordinator and he loves to run). When given the opportunity he's proven he can be a productive starter (4.7 YPC) and he is finally a #1 RB.

2. Joique Bell. The #6 keeper RB last year and Detroit re-signed him with the idea of having him split duties with Bush on a more even basis. Add in the fact that Bush can't stay healthy and Bell is a catching machine (in a league where more and more backs are splitting time) and he has great upside.

3. TY Hilton. 82 catches and 1,000+ yards last year. Ended the year with 24 catches in the last three games and then put up 17 catches for 327 yards and two TD's in two post season games. With Wayne back this year he won't draw the main coverage.

4. Michael Floyd. 65 catches and 1,000+ yards last year. He is heading into his third year, which is typically the break-out year for WR's. Played through a shoulder injury last year and is expected to do bigger and better things this year. From his coach:

“I think Michael is starting to reach his potential,” Arians told the team's website. “He still needs to be more consistent each week. He played through injuries for the first time which is a huge step for a young player to play through injuries. A lot of times they just sit themselves down. He wanted to win, he wanted to help us win. I thought he made great strides."

5. Percy Harvin. Took virtually the whole year off to recover from hip injury. Came back in the Super Bowl and flashed what he can do. At 25 he's got a lot of years left in him. From coach Carrol:

"He's a great player," Carroll said in an interview with CBSSports.com at the NFL owners meeting. "He has been a great player before we touched him. He's only done that when we've had him. We’re really excited about what he brings. He's a dynamic, aggressive, tough, competitive kid. We have a great background with him. (Offensive coordinator) Darrell Bevell was with him before (in Minnesota) and knows him well. We haven't even got our toe in the water with him. It's like getting a prized rookie, but he's way beyond that. I want him to be an every down player, there's no reason he shouldn't be. The reason people have restricted him, I don't understand. ... I'm looking forward to expanding his role."

6. Emmanuel Sanders. Had 67 catches for 740 yards and 6 TD's. Last year. Now has Manning throwing him the ball. Thomas and Welker will draw the better corners leaving him free. Elway loves the fact that he can play anywhere and he could easily take over Welker's role when he departs.

[The Cowboys]

Bump.

Have gotten very few offers. At this point one of these guys is going dirt cheap. Still looking for stud defense or picks.

Make an offer!