By so far, six NFL players have been designated with franchise tags from their teams. The New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork was the first one, followed by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin and Green Bay Packers nose tackle Ryan Pickett.
The other three teams did not follow the first three teams to place the tag on their nose tackles, too. Instead, the Oakland Raiders tagged defensive end Richard Seymour, the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers both placed the tag on kickers, respectively Olindo Mare and Jeff Reed.
Among the six tagged players, five of them received non-exclusive tags that allow them to negotiate with other teams. And if they have intention to put on other teams’ NFL jerseys, their current teams have the right to match any offer or get two first-round draft picks. The only other player who was designated with an exclusive franchise is Seymour, who will be guaranteed at least $12.398 million to be one of the highest paid defensive ends in the league.
Showing posts with label franchise tag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label franchise tag. Show all posts
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Raiders used franchise tag on DE Seymour
The Oakland Raiders remain hopeful with the value of defensive end Richard Seymour, who was traded from the New England Patriot at the cost of a first-round draft pick in 2011, so they used the franchise tag to keep him in Raiders jerseys.
The tag is an expensive one to cost the Raiders $12.398 million for Seymour’s service in 2010 season if no long-term extension can be worked out between the club and Seymour’s agent Eugene Parker. This move is actually not surprising but many doubt whether the nine-year veteran is worth the money.
The Raiders offense has already been moribund and Seymour has not been the anchor of the defense as Raiders expected. Now with the first-round draft pick in 2011, the Patriots could find a very nice player they are eager to have, but the Raiders have to be patient with Seymour to see whether he will improve to be an anchor.
The tag is an expensive one to cost the Raiders $12.398 million for Seymour’s service in 2010 season if no long-term extension can be worked out between the club and Seymour’s agent Eugene Parker. This move is actually not surprising but many doubt whether the nine-year veteran is worth the money.
The Raiders offense has already been moribund and Seymour has not been the anchor of the defense as Raiders expected. Now with the first-round draft pick in 2011, the Patriots could find a very nice player they are eager to have, but the Raiders have to be patient with Seymour to see whether he will improve to be an anchor.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Saints are unlikely to tag safety Sharper
Although veteran safety Darren Sharper made great contribution to the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl win and a lot of fans believe that he should be retained for 2010 season, the possibility of the Saints placing a franchise tag on him seems unlikely.
Tagging Sharper would be an expensive move to the Saints. Signing the safety as a free agent last march with $1.7 million deal, the Saints would have to pay Sharper $6.455 million this season for placing franchise tag on him. Also, Sharper is turning 35 this year, meaning that there will be few seasons left for him to continue playing football in NFL jerseys, and that should be included in Saints’ consideration before they make decision on a deal with Sharper.
If the Saints do not tag Sharper, he will become a free agent on March 5 and then has the right choose what team to join. Will the Saints have a deal with him or just let him walk away to make his own choice with other teams? It remains a question to be answered in this offseason.
Tagging Sharper would be an expensive move to the Saints. Signing the safety as a free agent last march with $1.7 million deal, the Saints would have to pay Sharper $6.455 million this season for placing franchise tag on him. Also, Sharper is turning 35 this year, meaning that there will be few seasons left for him to continue playing football in NFL jerseys, and that should be included in Saints’ consideration before they make decision on a deal with Sharper.
If the Saints do not tag Sharper, he will become a free agent on March 5 and then has the right choose what team to join. Will the Saints have a deal with him or just let him walk away to make his own choice with other teams? It remains a question to be answered in this offseason.
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