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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I don't think the Pats want to tag McCourty. Cap hit is everything with them this year and they've got a lot of money to spend up front in cash.
9.6 against the cap, when a deal could drop that by half or more?
McCourty might be the surprise here. He wants to stay, agents hate the tag, and the Pats want him around. I expect that he's getting more attention than Revis for the next couple of days. I think they work out a deal.
What's interesting is that when these franchise tags get eventually issued, the media storm that will accompany them will far exceed their true impact.I'm guessing a lot of teams are playing a brinksmanship game right now. Expect McCourty, Justin Houston, Dez Bryant and Demaryius to get tagged if nothing is worked out.
What's interesting is that when these franchise tags get eventually issued, the media storm that will accompany them will far exceed their true impact.
First of all, for players who get insulted by offers, usually in excess of $9MM, that are fully guaranteed the moment they sign them, are frankly insulting to me....the guy who is ultimately footing the bill. That's why I love McCourty even more, for "getting it". He understands that while this might not be exactly what HE wants, it sure doesn't suck. If he plays under that tag, he will be EXTREMELY highly paid for doing what he's supposed to be doing, which is being an elite NFL safety. It also allows him to become a FA the next year and if he stays with his current team, gives him a MINIMUM of a 20% percent raise.
Secondly, unlike most, I have no problems with the NFL's history of not guaranteeing contracts. The fact is that 99% of us are on non-guaranteed contracts. When we produce well he get paid to the market rate. When we fail to produce we are subject to potential pay reductions or dismissal. WTF should we feel bad for athletes who get paid well for doing well, and demand to keep being paid for PAST performance when the level of performance no long equals the pay they are due to get.
BOTTOM LINE: McCourty is likely to get a franchise tag and much will be made of it. However the fact is that both the player and the team want this to happen, and they will continue to work on it between now and March of next year in hopes of making it happen. That's it. That's the whole story. Nothing more to be seen here....move along.
I agree they don't WANT to tag McCourty. But if no deal is reached, it's tag or let him hit the open market. A tag let's the Pats keep conttol, and everyone working towards a long term deal.
I wonder if the Lions are going to franchise Suh.
Can you explain that "non guarantee" part for me please? I thought a contract was a binding agreement.Secondly, unlike most, I have no problems with the NFL's history of not guaranteeing contracts.
A couple of things to note:
1. The cap it accrues as soon as the franchise tag is applied, whether the player signs it or not. It can be superceded by a su sequential Ling term deal.
2. The deadline for reaching a deal that would apply to this year is sometime in mid July.