The Dallas Cowboys sign offensive lineman Leonard Davis to a 7-year deal worth $50M....with $18M of that guaranteed. Davis has spent his previous six seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
Davis was a priority for Dallas, as he is versatile. He's played both guard and tackle in his career and Dallas may need him to do one or the other....as they aren't sure if they can get Marc Colombo resigned and how Marco Rivera recovers from back surgery.
From the Dallas Morning News:
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.Davis was an All-American at the University of Texas and was the #2 pick in the 2001 draft. He also was a target of the Cowboys biggest rival, the Washington Redskins.
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3-04-2007 @ 5:53PM
Milton Thoroughgood III said...
It's a little concerning that Arizona would let him go as offensive line guru Russ Grimm enters the picture.
I would think Rivera is cleaning out his locker as we speak (with physical assistance, of course).
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3-04-2007 @ 6:02PM
Joseph dafino said...
I think the Cowboys over paid the following player.
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.
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3-04-2007 @ 6:52PM
billy club said...
This big elephant can't block my grandmother
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3-05-2007 @ 5:58AM
Ch V Kalyan said...
Atlast, using the word overpaid becomes a case of understatement
How could anyone outside the 'skins to pay a truck-load for such an ordinary player?
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3-05-2007 @ 6:20AM
Jeff B. said...
To all you doubters...watch. He will be a Pro Bowl player in two years, just by being in the limelight of Texas Stadium.
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3-10-2007 @ 2:57PM
Robert said...
I think Davis is a great signing, his best years for the cardinals were at guard and that's where he will play with Dallas. He filled a huge need.
Rob
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