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Jerry Jones turned down 'significant offer' before deadline

Cowboys owner hopes to keep details from being revealed. News Wire

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From ESPNDallas.com:

CARROLLTON, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones made it clear Wednesday that he turned down a "significant offer" before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The details of the proposed deal are muddy, and Jones hopes to keep it that way.

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"We had a significant offer for a key player that we turned down, and turned down in getting in more extended dialogue for," Jones said. "So we did have that kind of activity ... but I shouldn't name the player or the team. It was a very firm, significant offer for one of our young players that we had a chance for a lot of consideration if we had wanted to take it, and we didn't."

When asked specifically whether Tashard Choice was the target, Jones said the player was not a running back.

He indicated that the Cowboys were offered at least one premium draft pick for the player. He also hinted that the Cowboys could have pushed for a player who could contribute this season.

"We could have probably made a 'now' impact and just bolstered a position and significantly, and obviously we would have had a takeaway since it's a young player for the future," Jones said. "By the same token, and I'm talking about the type of consideration, first- or second-round type consideration, but the bottom line is this, had I not thought that we need that player right now as opposed to pushing forward in consideration for picks in the future, then I would have taken the pick option on it rather than the player."

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Mr.Murder
Oct 21, 2009
03:52 PM

My guess would be their second tight end. Kid has huge upside.

T Bill Buffets
Oct 21, 2009
03:53 PM

That players name was Miles Austin.

Zeus
Oct 21, 2009
03:58 PM

If he didn't want anybody to find out, why did he mention it in the first place?

Brad
Oct 21, 2009
04:04 PM

Hey Jerry, any luck getting a paying name for that new mausoleum? "We had a business, I can't name , offer something I can't name , but we had the option, and opted not to take it." Umm.... thanks for the exciting news item, Jerry. Are you reading Brett's book on getting your name in the news?

Snake Plissken
Oct 21, 2009
04:15 PM

Could you flop around more like a Tuna Fish on the deck of a boat?

How about just saying, "We talked to a bunch of teams and nothing came of it."

Instead you let speculation abound and show the management techniques of Al Davis.
The guy has an ego bigger than his television.

thersitz
Oct 21, 2009
04:44 PM

yes Brad, this is all about Brett Favre.

Professor7
Oct 21, 2009
04:46 PM

Zeus, I was thinking the same thing. What, is JJ trying to brag or something? "Yeah we had a big offer....the rest of the league is sweating our nuts right now but our team is so badass that no amout of compesation is worth one of our players."

Jerry Jones, try to act a little more professional and shut the hell up.

Zeus
Oct 21, 2009
05:46 PM

If he didn't want anybody to find out, why did he mention it in the first place?

Pat W
Oct 21, 2009
06:32 PM

My bet is Demarcus Ware for 49ers 1st round pick next year along with Parys Haralson or possibly a CB like Tarrell Brown. 49ers desperately need pass rusher, don't need 2 #1's next year. Both Haralson and Brown are young and have shown an upside.

mark f
Oct 21, 2009
07:29 PM

Tune in tomorrow when Jerry Jones will tell you what he didn't have for breakfast.

log onto jerryjonesthinkstheworldcares.com to find out what tie Jerry didn't wear this morning.

The man-The Quote-The 8-8 season.

Who can turn away?

bob williams
Oct 21, 2009
07:46 PM

It was the 2nd year TE from Texas A&M. The team was the Patriots.

thekingofcheap
Oct 21, 2009
08:19 PM

@ bob williams: Adalius Thomas in exchange for the TE?

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