Franchise tags as of Friday
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Cleveland tagged 37 year old Phil Dawson a kicker of all people. They'll never improve making moves like that
low blow :redface:
xqj47alpha
Banned
To me, the Bears are really letting Forte down.
Maybe they've struck a deal that will take place next year, and are trying to work under the cap.
If not, I think it's sad.
As well as he has played for the franchise, his reward is another year to play before he can get that 'big contract'.
The Bears don't have to tag him, and could dial up a great multi-year contract. but by tagging they only have to pay him 720k.
Forte asked the Bears to extend his contract last season.
A two-thousand yard year was on it's way last season through 12 games when he sprained his right MCL.
Since Cutler was already gone with the season, Forte was shelved for the remainder as well.
He was averaging 83 yards rushing at just under 5 yards a clip and 41 yards receiving at 9 and a half per gallop.
Come to think of it, this could be Forte's year. He's well rested and just getting better.
The problem with Forte from the fantasy perspective is obvious. TD's.
But that doesn't mean a big TD season isn't on the horizon.
I'm thinking Forte is a great gamble for RB1 in any league.
Backed up by a high RB2 should do nicely.
Yeah, this season could very well be "The Tour de Forte".
Maybe they've struck a deal that will take place next year, and are trying to work under the cap.
If not, I think it's sad.
As well as he has played for the franchise, his reward is another year to play before he can get that 'big contract'.
The Bears don't have to tag him, and could dial up a great multi-year contract. but by tagging they only have to pay him 720k.
Forte asked the Bears to extend his contract last season.
A two-thousand yard year was on it's way last season through 12 games when he sprained his right MCL.
Since Cutler was already gone with the season, Forte was shelved for the remainder as well.
He was averaging 83 yards rushing at just under 5 yards a clip and 41 yards receiving at 9 and a half per gallop.
Come to think of it, this could be Forte's year. He's well rested and just getting better.
The problem with Forte from the fantasy perspective is obvious. TD's.
But that doesn't mean a big TD season isn't on the horizon.
I'm thinking Forte is a great gamble for RB1 in any league.
Backed up by a high RB2 should do nicely.
Yeah, this season could very well be "The Tour de Forte".
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jjtweeks
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No he will get the 7.7 mil which is 7 mil more than last year. It's the average 7.7mil or 120% of what he made previous year whichever is greater(so he will get the 7.7 mil in 2012). While it's maybe not exactly what he wants/deserves it's a huge step forward money wise for him
xqj47alpha
Banned
my bad. i think i knew they got paid when tagged.
probably should have checked real quick.
The Bears do have a legit concern with his sprained mcl and are maybe just being diligent.
guess i got a little over-zealous.
glad he's finally getting paid.
probably should have checked real quick.
The Bears do have a legit concern with his sprained mcl and are maybe just being diligent.
guess i got a little over-zealous.
glad he's finally getting paid.
gizzil
Well-Known Member
i like your argument for RB's though alpha - arguably the toughest skill position job as far as hits and durability - i would think teams are gonna just sign draft picks for the 5 years or whatever, tag the next two years and later bud thanks for the service you're now obsolete
xqj47alpha
Banned
good to hear positive input gizzil. thanks.
Since Forte is entering his fifth season that would mean he signed a four-year deal, I'm guessing, with decent incentives that look to calculate into about a mil per year.
That's not bad.
It just seems sad when teams are want to pay a player his worth.
All the while holding words like, 'loyalty' and 'tradition' over their heads ala the Sword of Damocles.
gizzil
Well-Known Member
i totally agree that it's sad! but this is now a multi billion dollar business with only 32 companies - and technically only one can be "successful" and win the championship - everyone else that doesnt just has to make paper and try to stay afloat. a sad reality sure and i feel for all RB's for sure - im jus sayin the system as is provides employers the opportunity to shaft em good with little repercussion
I'm just glad that Forte finally gets to make some real money.
Cheap way to retain your kicker. No signing bonus, just a 1 yr deal and move on. I have no idea in Cleveland's case; but for Cincy, they have no other major FA's that they would consider tagging. So you either tag your kicker who is coming off a very good year or don't use it. Better using it than just tossing it away...no?
They used it on Shane Graham a couple years ago and then let him go the following year after a bad year. If they would have signed him long term instead of the tag they would have had to deal with a cap hit on a freaking kicker. Nugent has a injury past; let him play under the tag and decide what to do long term next year.
RB may be turning into the least important position in football. They take a serious beating, making their shelf life very short. With RBBC approaches, you can pick up two lesser backs to do the job of one through specialization. Just no reason to put yourself out and sign these guys to big, long term deals. From the Bears perspective, they can tag him this year at 7.7; if they do it again next year, I think it's only a 20 or 25% increase. They risk nothing and don't have the large cash outlay at the start with the signing bonus.
With RB's, unfortunately for them, the best tactic is to use them, abuse them, and discard them.
Sad but true Miller. I believe I read once that only offensive linemen have a shorter shelf life that the average RB.
xqj47alpha
Banned
This franchise tag sounds like it would be a violation of civil rights in just about any other profession.
One could easily argue it denies individual rights.
One could easily argue it denies individual rights.