Flozell Adams: Back in the Cowboys Corral
The premier free agent offensive tackle is off the market, as Flozell Adams has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys for a reported 6-year, $42 million deal with $15mm in guarantees. Adams has been a Pro Bowler in four of the last five seasons and anchors an offensive line that helped the Cowboys field one of the most explosive (and balanced) offenses in the league. Adams was a candidate for the Cowboys franchise tag, but they opted to tag safety Ken Hamlin instead. They obviously bet that Adams would give them first dibs at signing him; and the Cowboys gamble was rewarded.
With Jordan Gross (Carolina) and Stacy Andrews (Cincinnati) franchised and now Adams signed; there are really no top caliber options in free agency for teams needing tackle help.
So who benefits from this deal?
- Adams — the man gets his $$$$
- The Cowboys — they keep their best offensive lineman intact
- Maurice Williams, Wayne Gandy, Fred Miller and the other free agent tackles — Supply and demand at play
- Jake Long — the pre-eminent college tackle should now be assured of a top 5 position in April
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