Fifth-year option salaries are set for 2018 first-round picks

[FortressX]

23. Tackle Isaiah Wynn, Patriots — $10.413 million (No criteria).

31. Running back Sony Michel, Patriots — $4.523 million (No criteria).

Fifth-year option salaries are set for 2018 first-round picks

The NFL has set the salary cap at $182.5 million for the 2021 season on Wednesday and they've also set the amount that teams will have to pay if they exercise their fifth-year option on 2018 first-round picks.

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[farn]

While I understand the pros & cons, I’d sign Wynn and not Sony. I like both players more than most patsfans posters. But, despite injury concerns, 10M for a year of a good LT seems justified. RBs are replaceable and can be found as UDFAs. 4.5M+ on a RB doesn’t make sense to me unless you are Henry.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I say Bill picks up neither options. Make both players sweat and have a good year.

 

[jah]

I would have said absolutely not to Michel, but at that price? Eh, maybe.

 

[50-yard-line]

Both are reasonable. Wynn is a hell yes, unless they really think he'll never stay healthy.

Michel is worth 4.5. I expect him and Harris to be a great tandem.

 

[RobertWeathers]

While I understand the pros & cons, I’d sign Wynn and not Sony. I like both players more than most patsfans posters. But, despite injury concerns, 10M for a year of a good LT seems justified. RBs are replaceable and can be found as UDFAs. 4.5M+ on a RB doesn’t make sense to me unless you are Henry.

I'd do the exact opposite.

At least w/ Sony it's only $4.5m and has at least played in 80% of 52 possible games and has been productive.

 

[captain stone]

If I have less than two months to decide, then it's gotta be Yes for Wynn and No for Michel.

 

[NYCPATS4LIFE]

Vita Vea the best bargain even though he doesn’t have great sack numbers but his impact is felt on the d-line

 

[Ross12]

I'd do the exact opposite.

At least w/ Sony it's only $4.5m and has at least played in 80% of 52 possible games and has been productive.

Yeah but at the same time Wynn has been good when healthy. I'd rather pay $10m in '22 for a guy who will be good when he plays and hope he plays most of the games, than have to shell out for a free agent, or be stuck with an inferior player.

Both options do look good to me. I don't think Michel's will be picked up but it's possible. Keep the committee going and sign Harris to an extension before he completely breaks out.