Dallas Cowboys Place Franchise Tag on OLB Anthony Spencer

March 5, 2012   ·   Lawrence Burneal   ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to use their franchise tag for the third time in the teams' history.
The first two times the Cowboys used their tag, on offensive tackle Flozell Adams and safety Ken Hamlin, the Cowboys reached long term deals with the players before the season started. In all likelihood the Cowboys are planning on doing the same this season after placing their franchise tag on outside linebacker Anthony Spencer today.
The Cowboys decided Spencer was too valuable on defense to let walk in free agency. Spencer is strong against the run and he has shown the ability to make big plays in the backfield—those plays have just not come frequently enough. The Cowboys now owe Spencer 8.8 million dollars this season if they do not come to terms on a long-term deal. In my mind 8.8 million dollars is a lot for an average player on defense.
Whether or not the Cowboys should have tagged Spencer is up for debate, but the deed is done. Spencer will be the Cowboys'...

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