We have a Franchise Tag placement

[Phicinfan]

per ESPN and PFT:

Bills will tag - J.Byrd S
Bengals will tag - M.Johnson DE

This is just the start it seems.
Franchise tag amounts:

Quarterback: $14.9 million
Defensive end: $11.18 million
Cornerback: $10.85 million
Wide receiver: $10.54 million
Offensive lineman: $9.83 million
Linebacker: $9.62 million
Defensive tackle: $8.45 million
Running back: $8.22 million
Safety: $6.9 million
Tight end: $6.07 million
Kicker/Punter: $2.98 million

 

[mudloggerone]

Bengals assigned the franchise tag to RE Michael Johnson as predicted.

 

[mudloggerone]

Colts assigned the franchise tag to P Pat McAfee.

 

[mudloggerone]

Bears assigned the franchise tag to DT Henry Melton.

 

[mudloggerone]

The Denver Broncos have officially assigned the franchise tag to LT Ryan Clady.

 

[Miller]

Interesting to see if they can retain Andre Smith now.

 

[chrisslabaugh]

I didn't realize Andre Smith ended up being solid. Last time I had checked in he was constantly injured and out of shape (my perception at least). Good for him

 

[Miller]

He was all of that until last yr when he finally lived up to the hype. I think i read that he graded out as the best OT last season.

 

[Phicinfan]

Smith is an incredible run blocking RT. He still struggles in pass protection though. Johnson is a much higher need, as he is a solid to spectacular Qb rushing DE.

 

[mudloggerone]

It sounds like there'll be quite a few OT's on the market this month.

 

[gizzil]

oh man.... really? on melton?

 

[Phicinfan]

It sounds like there'll be quite a few OT's on the market this month.

yep, and the draft is pretty solid this year as well for OT. I think an improvement can be made there, rather than overpay for Andre

 

[gizzil]

lets hope the bears can finally get one... guess angelo just needed to wait for that "Tackle Vineyard"

 

[mudloggerone]

yep, and the draft is pretty solid this year as well for OT. I think an improvement can be made there, rather than overpay for Andre

Hopefully those two facts will help my Saints as they seek to retain theirs.

 

[mudloggerone]

Dolphins assigned the franchise tag to DT Randy Starks.

 

[gizzil]

Bushrod is out i hear...

 

[mudloggerone]

Chiefs assigned the franchise tag to LT Branden Albert.

 

[mudloggerone]

Dwayne Bowe signed a five year contract with the Chiefs.

 

[mudloggerone]

Cowboys assigned the franchise tag to DE/OLB Anthony Spencer.