Jetlife33 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Darnell Dockett's 11-year run with the Arizona Cardinals ended Friday when the team released him. More from ESPN.com Darnell Dockett, released by the Cardinals, will find out if others think he's worth what he does in the next few weeks, writes Josh Weinfuss. Story The 33-year-old defensive tackle was entering the final year of his contract. His release saves the Cardinals $6.8 million in cap space with free agency starting in less than two weeks. He was scheduled to earn $6.8 million this season with a $9.8 million cap hit. "We have been very clear about our feelings for Darnell and our desire to have him back," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said in a statement Friday. "After speaking with him and his representatives, we decided that this move today makes the most sense for both the team and the player and allows each to keep all of its options open." Dockett missed all of the 2014 season after tearing his ACL during training camp last August. He played in 158 games as a Cardinal, amassing 462 tackles, 41 sacks and four interceptions since getting drafted in the third round of the 2004 draft and was a three-time Pro Bowler selection. During his rehabilitation, Dockett has used Twitter as a means to update his progress, tweeting five days ago that he's predicting he'll be named the NFL's comeback player of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 No matter the logo Im gonna win that comeback player of the year.... — DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) February 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Dockett turns 34 in May, but the inability to work out a new deal suggests Dockett likes his chances of landing a better contract than the Cards were offering once on the open market. If he can’t, Darren Urban of the team’s website reports that the Cardinals remain interested in a Dockett return at a lower price tag. -pro football talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would have no problem signing him as a key reserve. However he may still think he's a starter which I have no problem with. I would do a one year $3.5 mil to add him in our interior rotation. Good guy to have in the locker room and even better on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would have no problem signing him as a key reserve. However he may still think he's a starter which I have no problem with. I would do a one year $3.5 mil to add him in our interior rotation. Good guy to have in the locker room and even better on the field. Wouldn't mind adding him to the team, just has to be at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Is he going to be Bowles' Bart Scott? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Is he going to be Bowles' Bart Scott? No, no, no. That's Cromartie, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Why do we have to go after every damn D-Lineman out there? Our D-Line is fine, move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Why do we have to go after every damn D-Lineman out there? Our D-Line is fine, move on. Because this one is a veteran former all-pro that knows the system. As a rotational guy and leader, Dockett makes a ton of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Good player, just to old and he's not starting on our DLine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Because this one is a veteran former all-pro that knows the system. As a rotational guy and leader, Dockett makes a ton of sense. There is no way in hell he's accepting a rotational role, that's why he got cut in the first place. Because the Cards weren't willing to pay him starter money and a starting job. Well, starting job maybe, but they wouldn't compensate him the way he feels like he should be compensated. So he's not gonna come in here as a backup unless you overpay him and that just makes no sense whatsoever. Although I think he'd be a terrific fit in terms of chemistry and stuff like that. Bowles probably likes him and I'm sure he'd fit in perfectly with guys like Sheldon, Mo, Q etc. but other than that...I don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementi49 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Here's how it should be looked at. If all other team needs are met through FA. And there is money left over. Than fine. It can't hurt to have him on the team if we address other positions first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 There is no way in hell he's accepting a rotational role, that's why he got cut in the first place. Because the Cards weren't willing to pay him starter money and a starting job. Well, starting job maybe, but they wouldn't compensate him the way he feels like he should be compensated. So he's not gonna come in here as a backup unless you overpay him and that just makes no sense whatsoever. Although I think he'd be a terrific fit in terms of chemistry and stuff like that. Bowles probably likes him and I'm sure he'd fit in perfectly with guys like Sheldon, Mo, Q etc. but other than that...I don't see it. I doubt he finds anyone to pay him starter's money. If he does, good for him, but I expect a cold, initial market for him while he comes to accept his role has changed at this point in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementi49 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If they don't resign Harrison than a DL of wilk Sheldon and docket isn't bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman81 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 For the right price, sure I'd be good with signing him. He could be like Trevor Pryce was for us a cpl yrs ago, older vet that came in and made some solid plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'd sign this guy just based on this awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Kind of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quietly one of the best players in the NFL over the last decade. If Bowles thought he could help, do it. The 2010 season the Jets had a lot of older Vets contributing (Trevor Pryce and Jason Taylor). Depth is a good thing. Wonder if he wants starter money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quietly one of the best players in the NFL over the last decade. If Bowles thought he could help, do it. The 2010 season the Jets had a lot of older Vets contributing (Trevor Pryce and Jason Taylor). Depth is a good thing. Wonder if he wants starter money? The "comeback player of the year" comment would suggest that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papz187 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would take him for depth, but sounds like he wants to be a starter and I'd rather spend the money on Snacks. Would be nice to bring back Douzable and Ellis as well. A Dline rotation of Mo, Sheldon, Q, Snacks, Ellis, Douzable would be great (basically the same as last year but rotate Q on the line for majority of his snaps). Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The Jets Dline is overrated. They need to pick up another guy - this could be a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wouldn't mind adding him to the team, just has to be at the right price. No offense, because so many posters do this... but why in the **** do people think this needs to be said all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quietly one of the best players in the NFL over the last decade. If Bowles thought he could help, do it. The 2010 season the Jets had a lot of older Vets contributing (Trevor Pryce and Jason Taylor). Depth is a good thing. Wonder if he wants starter money? Agreed. Depth and the right type of veteran leadership is a good thing 2009 and 2010 proved that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 No offense, because so many posters do this... but why in the **** do people think this needs to be said all the time? Because otherwise his fellow posters would think he was advocating wildly overspending for the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Agreed. Depth and the right type of veteran leadership is a good thing 2009 and 2010 proved that here. Yeah, but was it at the right price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yeah, but was it at the right price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 No offense, because so many posters do this... but why in the **** do people think this needs to be said all the time? Because in this case I think it does. If he rejected that much money from ARI and is seeking more I don't think its worth it. At the right price however id bring him in. I'm basically saying I don't think he's worth overpaying for, which some guys are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I killed a deer!!!! I dig this hunting sh*t! I love hanging with my white friends, drink beer, hunt and wear same clothes 4 days straight! — DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) January 23, 2013 This tweet is when I knew I wanted him on the jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would take him for depth, but sounds like he wants to be a starter and I'd rather spend the money on Snacks. Would be nice to bring back Douzable and Ellis as well. A Dline rotation of Mo, Sheldon, Q, Snacks, Ellis, Douzable would be great (basically the same as last year but rotate Q on the line for majority of his snaps). Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk I would keep douzable as well. cheap, productive, rotational guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 This tweet is when I knew I wanted him on the jets jeez. some people dont think before they type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 jeez. some people dont think before they type Dockett is one of the dumbest players in the league - if you're gonna judge him by his tweets. Maybe he does it just to get attention, maybe he's just that stupid. Who knows. But he's known for posting absolutey stupid things on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 jeez. some people dont think before they type Ever been hunting? He's not wrong, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Ever been hunting? He's not wrong, lol. yes I have and no he is not wrong. without gettiing into politics too much, just an ignorant comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 No offense, because so many posters do this... but why in the **** do people think this needs to be said all the time? because theres other FA's you'd be ok overpaying for to make sure you get them.. At the right price is essentially a lukewarm level of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 because theres other FA's you'd be ok overpaying for to make sure you get them.. At the right price is essentially a lukewarm level of interest On could argue that "at the right price" is also applicable to a "pay whatever it takes to get this guy" scenario. Personally, I think it's foolish to say. Nobody here, except maybe Jason OTC, has deep insight into market value as it relates to our current cap situation. Dockett makes sense the way Leonard made sense for Rex. That makes him maybe more valuable to us than other teams. So, wtf is "the right price" for a great player, who is better for our situation than he is for every other team's situation? This is like buying the exact make, model, mileage, wear and tear, function and form of a vehicle for your family at a price that your comfortable with and that made it happen... and then having your dopey uncle tell you that you paid too much, despite the fact that he's never owned a car or had a family to travel with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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