Okay, so the Dallas Cowboys just inked veteran outside linebacker Von Miller to a deal on Sunday. You’d think adding a player of his caliber would be the big defensive move of the season, right? Nope. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is *still* out there saying he’s open to an even more “substantive” trade for a defensive player, and Miller’s signing doesn’t change a thing about that plan.
Von Miller’s Still Got Juice, Says His Guy
So, Miller’s expected in camp Monday night and will kick off his ramp-up process on Tuesday. The guy’s 37 years old, but don’t sleep on him. Last season, he still racked up nine sacks while playing in 17 games, hitting about 37 percent of the snaps. That’s serious production from a veteran. Cowboys pass rush consultant B.T. Jordan, who also happens to be Miller’s personal pass rush coach, vouched hard for him. Jordan told the team he’d been saying all year, “Boy if we could get [Miller],” because he works with him all the time. Jones himself noted that Jordan couldn’t say enough good things about Miller’s shape and quickness. It sounds like they’ve been talking for weeks, so this wasn’t some snap decision. Jones even said, “You get someone that’s been there and done that.”
Is This Just the Warm-Up Act for a Blockbuster?
Here’s where it gets wild. For weeks, ever since training camp opened, the Cowboys have been dropping hints about making a “substantive” trade for a defensive player. And now, Jones is flat-out saying that bringing in Von Miller, a future Hall of Famer, *doesn’t change that at all*. What does that even mean? Is Miller just an appetizer? They’ve added a proven pass rusher, a guy his personal coach swears is still electric, and Jerry’s still got his sights set on something bigger. It makes you wonder what kind of monster move he’s cooking up next.
So, get ready. Miller’s officially on the roster, but it’s clear Jerry Jones isn’t finished wheeling and dealing. Keep your eyes locked on what happens next because it feels like the Cowboys are just getting started.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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