Darren Howard MONDAY Buzz

LKelley67 · 04-11-2005, 06:53 AM

Lots of people getting antsy.

from dfw.com. yesterday-

What's the status of the deal for Saints defensive end Darren Howard?

It's not dead, just simmering. But Jones said it is not going anywhere at this time. The Cowboys haven't had a player with double-digit sacks since Tony Tolbert in 1996. The team's four starting defensive linemen had 19.5 sacks in 16 games last season. Howard had 11 sacks in 13 games last season and has 41 sacks the past five years. The Cowboys have yet to agree on compensation with the Saints. And members of the organization are hesitant about the financial commitment it would take to sign Howard, who is seeking a six-year, $34 million contract, including a $16 million bonus. This, however, will be resolved on draft day. Howard wants to join the Cowboys. Let's see who blinks between the Cowboys and Saints.

04-11-2005, 06:53 AM	#1
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	Darren Howard MONDAY Buzz Lots of people getting antsy. from dfw.com. yesterday- What's the status of the deal for Saints defensive end Darren Howard? It's not dead, just simmering. But Jones said it is not going anywhere at this time. The Cowboys haven't had a player with double-digit sacks since Tony Tolbert in 1996. The team's four starting defensive linemen had 19.5 sacks in 16 games last season. Howard had 11 sacks in 13 games last season and has 41 sacks the past five years. The Cowboys have yet to agree on compensation with the Saints. And members of the organization are hesitant about the financial commitment it would take to sign Howard, who is seeking a six-year, $34 million contract, including a $16 million bonus. This, however, will be resolved on draft day. Howard wants to join the Cowboys. Let's see who blinks between the Cowboys and Saints.