McDaniel in talks with Hawks - Update: Reached agreement

Per Rapoport:

Good news, bring one McD back!

Great news!

Good, lets keep 1 of the McyD brothers

We have two 'starting' roles available on running downs now, the 3-tech and the 5-tech, and McDaniel could potentially fill either. He should be considered a 'hi-pri' free agent for the Hawks now, almost (but not quite) as much as Golden Tate.

This would be an underrated signing. Has enough size and length to play inside or replace Red as 5-tech. Stuffs RBs all day.

Get him.

NorthDallas40oz":1s2h06vg said:

We have two 'starting' roles available on running downs now, the 3-tech and the 5-tech, and McDaniel could potentially fill either. He should be considered a 'hi-pri' free agent for the Hawks now, almost (but not quite) as much as Golden Tate.

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I would rate the 6'7'' monster much higher than Tate. In fact, I wouldn't sign Tate for even 4m per year, because I think this team needs to open up one of those WRs spots for a high draft pick + Baldwin/Percy/Kearse are still here.

Tony Mcdaniel on the other hand is very underrated. He was a beast this last year.

He's great in our system as our run-stuffing lineman. He knows he has a chance for an expanded role here too, with Red gone.

Get a deal done!

If Henry Melton is signed by Dallas, I think Jason Hatcher bolts. He's got some wear at 31 but is a monster at 6'6 300 and 11 sacks. Maybe the Hawks give him a last- chance- at- a- ring- deal.

Really hope they can get a deal worked out. We already lost Big Red and McDonald, if we lose McDaniel too I think the compound effect of losing all 3 would be pretty significant for our D Line.

Chapow":27xt1z44 said:

Really hope they can get a deal worked out. We already lost Big Red and McDonald, if we lose McDaniel too I think the compound effect of losing all 3 would be pretty significant for our D Line.

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Yeah that's a lot of beef.

Yes, please.

Given the losses at that position one would think the odds are in favor of it but the FO often thinks out of the box.

I'd like to keep him. For a reasonable cost of course.

Yes please. Big Run blocking DTs can play well into their 30's. Look at Ted Washington, Pat Williams, & Siragusa. All they need to do is eat up space and not lose ground. McDaniels does that really well. Fingers crossed.

ludakrishna":kjwn5yaq said:

Yes please. Big Run blocking DTs can play well into their 30's. Look at Ted Washington, Pat Williams, & Siragusa. All they need to do is eat up space and not lose ground. McDaniels does that really well. Fingers crossed.

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Having one is also a key for the defense. The vikings lost Pat Williams and their defense has been on the decline ever since.

Yeah - McDaniel can easily play well for another couple of years - especially at the 5-tech DE spot. Would love to see him take over for Big Red. 3 years/7 million.

Huge fan of McDaniel. He was extremely disruptive up the middle and he's more agile than Bryant. Some of the moves he made amazed me. "He's 6'7" and 300+?" amazed . Love this.

Now if they can get Hauscka sign I'll be extremely happy.

DavidSeven":1t326uot said:

This would be an underrated signing. Has enough size and length to play inside or replace Red as 5-tech. Stuffs RBs all day.

Get him.

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+1

Dude is a baller.

DavidSeven":1drearly said:

This would be an underrated signing. Has enough size and length to play inside or replace Red as 5-tech. Stuffs RBs all day.

Get him.

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And rack up some TFLs too. He turns 30 before the next SB, and I don't care. Age bias ftw.

Really want to keep McDaniel in the fold! Hope a fair deal gets done for both sides.

Get him John he's the McBro we needed anyway.