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False Start Flozell Getting the Franchise Tag?

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If offensive lineman Flozell Adams gets the franchise tag, he will cost about $9 million for the 2008 season. All reports are the Dallas Cowboys won’t let Adams become a free agent, which forces them to act by Feb. 21 if they are going to franchise tag him or by Feb. 28 if they are going to sign him. On Feb. 28, he’s a free man.

I’m tied over this because Adams really ticks me off with his false starts. I don’t buy the hearing problem excuse because he is moving before anyone says anything. That has nothing to do with hearing and it has everything to do with mental toughness. If he was getting off the ball slow, then I can understand the hearing excuse. We know he’s not guessing when the ball is snapped. When I played football, I watched the ball and never really paid attention to a snap count.

So, should we sign or franchise Flo? A few Cowboys fans say the Cowboys should sign Flo to a contract with incentives instead of a large base deal. That won’t work because it’s difficult to come up with benchmarks for incentives with an offensive lineman. Protect the quarterback, open holes and don’t hold.

Dallas SHOULD NOT franchise tag Flo because it would take away nearly HALF of the team’s cap room to sign a free agent corner back, safety, running back or offensive lineman.

Pat McQuistan and Doug Free are the backups and I am not sure either are ready to start 16 games.

Flo is not the only free agent the Cowboys need to consider keeping. Ken Hamlin has become a fan favorite and has proven he is a high caliber player.

The point I am trying to make is that in the next few weeks the Cowboys face some very serious decisions that will bring consistency to the team. Or, the decisions will require the Cowboys to encounter some adversity in the coming season.

It’s not easy finding a solid tackle.  So did I just answer the question? Sign him to a three-year deal. Don’t franchise him. I’ve lived with the darn penalties for 10 years.

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david

Guys, Flo is probably the best left tackle in the league.  Do you really think any other tackles can hold usi to 0 sacks on two games.  He consistantly went against the best de's in the league and held them sackless.  Give him his due and sign him to a 3-5 year deal.  Then we can franchise tag hamlin.  I cant think of a false start by Flo that cost us a game by itself.

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John A.

of course penalties hurt... they can make or break games and seasons... God I hate the Giants but this was their lowest-penalized season in franchise history and what happened? they won the big game and i dont think thats a coincidenceCowboys need to work on their penalties big time, maybe Wade should tighten up practice a little bit since it seems they almost have too much fun on the practice field (im not saying i dont think its a good thing that its at least somewhat relaxed).... Look at our last game, we lose to the Giants... we had 11 penalties with 84 yards and the giants only had 3 penalties.... 11 penalties is unacceptable and its not like that was out of the ordinary for the 'Boys this season, we have all the talent in the world to win the superbowl next year and be a legit contender for years to come but penalties make a difference and some enforcement and finetuning are needed

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Marty Ogelvie

Timing is everything.  I could live with one False Start a game from Flo if he promised to do it on 1st down.   Don't do it on 3rd down, anytime.. that's what hurts the most..

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thelandryhat

Brad, I literally watched the ball for my sign to move. A lot of times, when I played, we had silent snap counts. That's what I did. Not every time. Yes,occassionally I did listen for the snap count.

Those false start penalties hurt more than you think.

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bRAD o

So let me get this strait when you played football offensive lineman watched the ball for the snap uh I dont think so if that was the case there would be no snap at all.In that case the only people that would care about the snap is the center and QB.Definsive players watch the ball and dont listen for the snap.Also Flo goes against the best pash rusher every week.I can live with a false start over my tackle giving up sacks

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John A.

Cant you put incentives for penalties in a contract? I mean I think if you offer some serious incentive package to Flo in the way of "The Less and Less False Starts = The More and More Money" he would suddenly be 'cured' of his hearing problem. He is very important to the Cowboys but someone needs to light a fire under his you know what.... penalties once in a while we can live with, but to say they dont add up is stupid because penalties hurt the 'Boys a few times this year.

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