Some players likely to get the Franchise Tag

Coachnorm

Coachnorm

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Speculation at this point by Jason La Canfora but an insight into who we might see get Tagged after Today.

Michael Vick, QB, Eagles: He will get franchised next week at the latest, according to a team source.


Peyton Manning, QB, Colts: He will get franchised without a new deal. The sides exchanging proposals and making progress towards long-term contract, according to league sources.


Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers: He's expected to be franchised, according to league sources.


LaMarr Woodley, OLB, Steelers: Been reporting since the March owners meetings that the sides would not agree on long term deal. But team sources said he will be franchised, then they'll work out a new deal after a new CBA.


Haloti Ngata, DT, Ravens: He will be franchised, according to team and league sources, and Baltimore will work to lock him up as soon as a new CBA is reached.


Logan Mankins, G, Patriots: He's expected to be franchised, according to league sources.


Tamba Hali, OLB, Chiefs: Both sides have exchanged proposals going back to the Senior Bowl last month. He's expected to be franchised if they can't strike a deal, according to a league source.


David Harris, LB, Jets: New York plans to franchise him, according to a league source.


Marcedes Lewis, TE, Jaguars: Jacksonville is working on an extension. If they can't get it done in time, they are prepared to franchise him, according to a team source.


Zach Miller, TE, Raiders: He's expected to be franchised, according to a league source.


Ray Edwards, DE, Vikings: He will not be franchised. Instead Minnesota is considering WR Sidney Rice, according to league sources.


Aubrayo Franklin, DT, 49ers: Team officials have held internal discussions about franchising him for a second straight year, but they have not finalized a decision, according to league sources.
 
Cerberus

Cerberus

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I never have really understood the franchise tag completly. All i have seen is how some players hate it. But why?
 
Sgt John

Sgt John

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Its basically a tool. The owner can prevent the player from leaving them as a free agent, but they have to pay the player a high salary for a year.
 
Cerberus

Cerberus

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So its a way of getting out of paying a new high priced contract or from allowing a team rival get the player. Doesnt make sence for just a year to do that. Are they basically just seeing if the player gets better or see if he is on his down slide ?
 
Phicinfan

Phicinfan

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Cerberus said:
I never have really understood the franchise tag completly. All i have seen is how some players hate it. But why?
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the downside is its a one year contract. So if they get hurt, they lose huge market value as a FA. Its a win in that you get the average of the top 5 in your position money wise. Still, if you are V.Jax, you play, get a major injury, then the team says no thanks next year. You are screwed.
 
RZR

RZR

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It's interesting the Jacksonville is going after Lewis. How often does a TE get tagged?
 
Cerberus

Cerberus

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He's Jax most dependable reciever. It does seem odd they would tag him instead of not just re-signing him.
 
RZR

RZR

Sun-kissed & restless
I agree with that. Especially since Lewis was a hot tamale for most of the season.
 
Cerberus

Cerberus

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Remote Controller said:
I'm suprised it too isn't nixed by lack of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Never thought of it that way. So are these "tags" even good if there isnt a season coming up? So say they tag Lewis and there is no season, does it still count or does it go to the year they play again? Or do they have to tag him again or he becomes a free agent?
 
RZR

RZR

Sun-kissed & restless
I think this shows that a confidence that something will get worked out and the season will continue without interruption in September. Proceed until you can't anymore....
 
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