Colts trying to trade for Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins [Merge]

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Colts are trying to trade for Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins… http://is.gd/eGVyqX

[Dan]

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7972613/indianapolis-colts-making-bid-dalllas-cowboys-mike-jenkins-source-says

The Indianapolis Colts have made multiple trade offers to the Dallas Cowboys in an effort to acquire disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins, and the last one remains on the table, according to a league source.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said this week that Dallas would not trade Jenkins. But another NFL source familiar with the situation said he believed a trade could be worked out for the right price.

The Colts already traded for one cornerback this week, acquiring Cassius Vaughn from the cornerback-rich Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis is not through trying to upgrade at the position.Jenkins has declined to participate in the Cowboys voluntary Organized Team Activities and would like to be traded.

A Colts official declined comment, yet a person connected to the team said Indianapolis has been trying to pry loose Jenkins with an offer that one source said "many teams would think is compelling."

Jenkins is in the last year of his contract at a time when Dallas awarded free-agent cornerback Brandon Carr a $51 million contract and also traded up to the sixth spot in the draft to select cornerback Morris Claiborne.

Within the framework of its current roster, Indianapolis' starting cornerbacks likely would beJerraud Powers and Kevin Thomas.

[Marcio James]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Colts are trying to trade for Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins…http://is.gd/eGVyqX

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[Marcio James]

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7972613/indianapolis-colts-making-bid-dalllas-cowboys-mike-jenkins-source-says

[Case]

Wonder what we r willing to give up

[TKnight24]

YOOOOO!!!!! Mike Jenkins coming to Indy???!!! Wow, this would be HUGE lift in the Secondary! Lol, I totally just hyped that

[Marcio James]

I hope nothing more than a fifth round

[MTC]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

#Cowboys are hearing trade offers from the #Colts for CB Mike Jenkins, I can confirm. Not giving him away "for cheap," I'm told.

[Creekside]

he's good? pretty good?....really good?....I know little about the Cowboys and nothing about Jenkins.

[MTC]

he's good? pretty good?....really good?....I know little about the Cowboys and nothing about Jenkins.

I would say he's pretty good.

[HtownColt]

I hope nothing more than a fifth round

We already gave up our 5th rounder for TY Hilton

[buccolts]

Sorry, but I don't keep up with what type of D the Cowboys run.

If it's a 4-3 base, perhaps we'll offer a DL or LB that we're not sure will fit into the new 3-4 hybrid.

[Marcio James]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

#Cowboys are hearing trade offers from the #Colts for CB Mike Jenkins, I can confirm. Not giving him away "for cheap," I'm told.

I'm #worried

[Superman]

Asante Samuel brought a 7th rounder.

[Moncrief]

A 4th or 6th rounder. If its a 3rd rounder and since Pagano is a DB specialist, Jenkins better be a top 7 CB

[buccolts]

Sorry, but I don't keep up with what type of D the Cowboys run.

If it's a 4-3 base, perhaps we'll offer a DL or LB that we're not sure will fit into the new 3-4 hybrid.

Sadly, I must have said something wrong, and Ruksak's booted me from the 'peace, love, football, hippie, something' club.

[coltsguy510]

I would be happy with a fourth and giving away a LB.

[HtownColt]

Sorry, but I don't keep up with what type of D the Cowboys run.

If it's a 4-3 base, perhaps we'll offer a DL or LB that we're not sure will fit into the new 3-4 hybrid.

They run a 3-4 with Rob Ryan and probably offering either Moala or Antonio Johnson w/ a draft pick attached for Jenkins.just my guess

[coltsguy510]

Sorry, but I don't keep up with what type of D the Cowboys run.

If it's a 4-3 base, perhaps we'll offer a DL or LB that we're not sure will fit into the new 3-4 hybrid.

They run a 3-4.

[TKnight24]

Jenkins has Talent, but he also has a Bad Attitude & Causes Pass-Interference (15 Yards) if he's about to get Burnt. But with Pagano being our HC.... He'll discipline him & Jenkins could be in the Top 10 CB's

[Moncrief]

Actually I would be okay with a 3rd rounder.

1st rounder this year should be focused on wide receiver or linebacker and second could be focused on guard or whatever we do not get between receiver or linebacker

[HtownColt]

Asante Samuel brought a 7th rounder.

Yea but mike Jenkins(27) and Samuel(31) are in two different age brackets. That's a whole college career separating them age wise

[Nobody]

I would die if we got him. He is a huge upgrade!

[Captain Americolt]

had a great pro bowl caliber year a few years ago. Still young. Cowboys run a 3-4. Anything 4th rd or less plus a player or 2 would be a good trade imo

[Superman]

Yea but mike Jenkins(27) and Samuel(31) are in two different age brackets. That's a whole college career separating them age wise

True, however Asante Samuel is better than Mike Jenkins, which works to bridge the gap a little. I honestly thought the Samuel trade was kind of light, so it wouldn't surprise me if Jenkins draws a 4th rounder.

[Coltswarriors]

Please make this happen! I'd feel 10 times better about our secondary if this goes through.

Don't want to give up too much, though...

[Moncrief]

This would allow us to focus on pass rusher more or WR

[dpete]

Front office panicking after really seeing how bad our DB's really are in OTAs...

[HtownColt]

True, however Asante Samuel is better than Mike Jenkins, which works to bridge the gap a little. I honestly thought the Samuel trade was kind of light, so it wouldn't surprise me if Jenkins draws a 4th rounder.

Yea but Jenkins hasn't even hit his prime yet while Samuel has a good 2yrs left in him at a top level.Being that our team went young I would take the younger one who is heading into his prime

[HtownColt]

I'm pretty sure the Colts been in contact with the Cowboys since Jenkins requested a trade since we already offered multiple trades for him. It's just now getting public that's all. if we indeed pick up Jenkins our starting D shoul be solid just have to develop quality backups now

[Marcio James]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82959199/article/mike-jenkins-targeted-by-indianapolis-colts-in-trade?module=HP11_headline_stack

[21isSuperman]

Every time I hear the name Mike Jenkins, the firs thing that comes to mind is his inability to make a tackle:

[media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sTnMrWx2Iw&feature=related

[coltsfanatic24]

mike jenkins would be our #1 cb. great press cb with good speed and very physical. i would give up a 4th but nothing more.

[The Fish]

Why are so many fans afraid to give up mid to late picks for starters?

[chad72]

Asante Samuel brought a 7th rounder.

That was most likely because of Asante Samuel's contract, which was huge, no bargaining front for the Eagles. Michael Jenkins is younger and his contract is not as high:

7/26/2008: Signed a five-year, $9.725 million contract. The deal contains $6.75 million guaranteed, including a $3.1 million signing bonus. 2012: $1.052 million, 2013: Free Agent

Click on view contract details on this link: http://www.rotoworld...73/mike-jenkins

That is why it is a very doable contract for the Colts as a one year plan. If he does well, we will have both Powers and Jenkins as free agent CBs to re-sign in 2013. Very good press CB, more physical than Asante in tackling and in press, just does not have the same ball skills in space or zone like Asante.

I expect a 4th or 5th rounder given up for Jenkins.

[Slick_Rick]

I'm glad we aren't content with what we have. We should always try to get better

[CR91]

he would fit our new defense since its basically the same as dallas

[ColtsAllDay12]

If we get Jenkins, I don't see why we can't have a top 15 or better defense next year. Pagano's a great defensive coach and I think we would have solid starters at every position. Hope we get him!

[Bubba_Rebel]

Michael Jenkins is a stud. Send them a 4th

[dw49]

The reason Jenkins will probably bring more in trade value than Assante Samuel did is two fold. One as someone already mentioned a]is the difference in age. Two , which is probably a bigger factor , is the Eagles had no "leverage" in the Samuel "situation." He was the number 3 CB with a huge contract. Teams knew that the Eagles had little chioce but to just release him if they coudn't trade him. We were in much the same boat if we wanted to move Freeney this year. He had a base of 14 million and that pretty much made it impossible to get the proper compensation if we indeed did want to part ways with him. IMO , the Cowboys are doing a nice job of posturing with Jenkins. If he brings more than a 4th , it would be a real >>> job. Also why is no one mentioning the bad shoulder he is reported to have ?