Watson signed a 6 year deal, we have him for 3 more years. Next year his cap hit is just $1M.
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I've been tough on Graham for failing to fulfil the promise that he brought with him as a former #1 pick.
And while I don't think he's lived up to that level, he's had enough clutch game changing catches to supplement his always great blocking to make him an offseason priority.
Does that mean a contract that pays him as one of the top 5 TEs as anything in the $4 million a season would? No - although some strongly believe he is and should be paid that way - I do not.
But he is extremely valuable TO US in our system and hopefully Graham feels that team and fanbase appreciation even if it doesn't equate to contract dollars.
As for Watson, give him a deep threat WR behind him and tack on another 5 yards after the catch minium from him - as well as a dozen or more catches as he won't be permanently double teamed anymore.
Watson will explode next year.
Unless Graham wants to leave to become the clear #1 TE, therey're independent issues. Do we want to pay Graham ? End of question. Watson is signed cheap for 3 more years.
Your question makes me curious. Could you please name for me the players in two groups of tight ends:
1.) All tight ends you think are CLEARLY better than Graham
2.) All tight ends you think are better than Graham, but you'd concede there's an argument to be made the other way.