Shefter on Asante Samuel

[Miguel]

Re: Shefter with news on pos Asante deal?

Well it was correct, as was explained here :

http://football.calsci.com/FreeAgency.html

"If the player is designated a transition or franchise player and signed immediately to a long term contract, then he retains the tag for the duration of the contract and the team may not use the transition or franchise tag on another player until the contract is done."

Maybe the rules have changed.

The rules did change in 2006 with the new CBA. Personally, I would rely on the CBA as the definitive resource on matters relating to salary cap. But's that just the way I roll

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Samual will be a ex Patriot Feb 4th after we win the super bowl..