Who does your team franchise? (1 Viewer)

[jeter23]

The dealine to announce team's franchised players ic about ten days away, so make your best guess here.

I will create a list once names start becoming officially released.

Indy- Edge?

New England- Vinatieri?

Seattle- Hutchinson?

Baltimore- nobody, not J Lewis

KC- Richardson?

Pitt- nobody

Buffalo- Clements

Detroit- nobody

NYJ- Abraham

San Diego- nobody, not Brees

New Orleans- nobody

Redskins- nobody

Green Bay- Longwell?

Tenn- nobody

Cleveland- nobody

Arizona- nobody

Tampa Bay- nodoby

Good list so far. Any homers that can add more?

Offical tagged players are in bold.

 

[Spike]

I'll agree that the Patriots will put the tag on Vinatieri.

 

[On The Rocks]

Bills - Nate Clements

and this

 

[Captain Blowhard]

Lions:

No one (hopefully).

 

[ExaltedOne]

Seahawks - Steve Hutchinson

Jets - John Abraham

 

[jeter23]

Ravens- Jamal Lewis?

 

[Bri]

I'll agree that the Patriots will put the tag on Vinatieri.

The last time they were to franchise him, didn't they hash out a deal last minute? Doesn't Adam have very strong business ties to the area? I thought he did

 

[Bri]

I don't think the Ravens want to make Lewis one of the top paid backs in the NFL. Is he worth that much?

I feel like the Jets are sick of paying Abe so much.

I could see the Jets and Seahawks each signing and trading Alexander and Abraham to another team to force that team to pay a huge salary. The Hawks will have to play their cards right as they might want to save the tag for Hutch.

 

[jeter23]

I'll agree that the Patriots will put the tag on Vinatieri.

The last time they were to franchise him, didn't they hash out a deal last minute? Doesn't Adam have very strong business ties to the area? I thought he did

I was thinking that he got franchised last year, but I could be wrong.

 

[cstu]

Chargers - Drew Brees

 

[cstu]

I don't think the Ravens want to make Lewis one of the top paid backs in the NFL. Is he worth that much?

I feel like the Jets are sick of paying Abe so much.

I could see the Jets and Seahawks each signing and trading Alexander and Abraham to another team to force that team to pay a huge salary. The Hawks will have to play their cards right as they might want to save the tag for Hutch.

If a team is sick of paying a player so much, what makes you think another team wants to trade to get a player like that?

 

[diesel7982]

I don't think the Ravens want to make Lewis one of the top paid backs in the NFL. Is he worth that much?

I feel like the Jets are sick of paying Abe so much.

I could see the Jets and Seahawks each signing and trading Alexander and Abraham to another team to force that team to pay a huge salary. The Hawks will have to play their cards right as they might want to save the tag for Hutch.

 

[JAA]

Hawks are not allowed to franchise Alex

 

[Bri]

I don't think the Ravens want to make Lewis one of the top paid backs in the NFL. Is he worth that much?

I feel like the Jets are sick of paying Abe so much.

I could see the Jets and Seahawks each signing and trading Alexander and Abraham to another team to force that team to pay a huge salary. The Hawks will have to play their cards right as they might want to save the tag for Hutch.

If a team is sick of paying a player so much, what makes you think another team wants to trade to get a player like that?

some teams don't seem to mind overpaying for a star. Jets have some depth at DE other teams may not have also. Plus it takes away a player's choice to go whereever he wants

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

Chiefs could franchise FB Tony Richardson...only significant UFA for KC.

 

[The Hank]

Steelers -- No one.

 

[The Hank]

Hawks are not allowed to franchise Alex

I thought they would use their tag on one of their o-lineman, possibly hutchinson? (seahawk fans correct me if im wrong)

 

[psychobillies]

Saints - LeCharles Bentley. Of course I hope it doesn't come to that, and he signs a long term cap friendly deal.

 

[Godsbrother]

Steelers -- No one.

Agreed. There was some dope on a call-in sports show in Pittsburgh saying they should franchise Randel El.

 

[The Hank]

Steelers -- No one.

Agreed. There was some dope on a call-in sports show in Pittsburgh saying they should franchise Randel El.

, the steelers didnt franchise franco harris, chad brown, rod woodson, kevin green, or plaxico burress, so why would they franchise EL ?

 

[redman]

'Skins - no one

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Franchise prices.....

Ron Borges, of The Boston Globe, reports the NFLPA has announced the prices for franchise tagged players and transition tagged players for the 2006 season.

-Defensive ends will carry a franchise tag of $8,332,000 and a transition tag of $7,075,000.

-Linebackers will carry a franchise tag of $7,169,000 and a transition tag of $6,144,000.

-Cornerbacks will carry a franchise tag of $5,893,000 and a transition tag of $4,744,000.

-Defensive tackles will carry a franchise tag of $5,656,000 and a transition tag of $4,463,000.

-Safeties will carry a franchise tag of $4,109,000 and a transition tag of $3,592,000.

-Quarterbacks will carry a franchise tag of $8,789,000 and a transition tag of $8,327,000.

-Wide receivers will carry a franchise tag of $6,172,000 and a transition tag of $5,160,000.

-Offensive lineman will carry a franchise tag of $6,983,000 and a transition tag of $6,391,000. (I thoght they broke it down by Guard and Tackle)

-Running backs will carry a franchise tag of $6,085,000 and a transition tag of $5,153,000.

-Tight ends will carry a franchise tag of $3,327,000 and a transition tag of $2,718,000.

-Punters and place kickers will carry a franchise tag of $2,468,000 and a transition tag of $2,045,000

 

[Bri]

Steelers -- No one.

Agreed. There was some dope on a call-in sports show in Pittsburgh saying they should franchise Randel El.

, the steelers didnt franchise franco harris, chad brown, rod woodson, kevin green, or plaxico burress, so why would they franchise EL ?

I don't know why but they're one of the harder teams to predict with offseason moves

 

[Bri]

Franchise prices.....

Ron Borges, of The Boston Globe, reports the NFLPA has announced the prices for franchise tagged players and transition tagged players for the 2006 season.

-Defensive ends will carry a franchise tag of $8,332,000 and a transition tag of $7,075,000.

-Linebackers will carry a franchise tag of $7,169,000 and a transition tag of $6,144,000.

-Cornerbacks will carry a franchise tag of $5,893,000 and a transition tag of $4,744,000.

-Defensive tackles will carry a franchise tag of $5,656,000 and a transition tag of $4,463,000.

-Safeties will carry a franchise tag of $4,109,000 and a transition tag of $3,592,000.

-Quarterbacks will carry a franchise tag of $8,789,000 and a transition tag of $8,327,000.

-Wide receivers will carry a franchise tag of $6,172,000 and a transition tag of $5,160,000.

-Offensive lineman will carry a franchise tag of $6,983,000 and a transition tag of $6,391,000. (I thoght they broke it down by Guard and Tackle)

-Running backs will carry a franchise tag of $6,085,000 and a transition tag of $5,153,000.

-Tight ends will carry a franchise tag of $3,327,000 and a transition tag of $2,718,000.

-Punters and place kickers will carry a franchise tag of $2,468,000 and a transition tag of $2,045,000

what teams pay punters that much? Field position punting is a lost art so I think they're probably grossly overpaid

 

[The Hank]

Franchise prices.....

Ron Borges, of The Boston Globe, reports the NFLPA has announced the prices for franchise tagged players and transition tagged players for the 2006 season.

-Defensive ends will carry a franchise tag of $8,332,000 and a transition tag of $7,075,000.

-Linebackers will carry a franchise tag of $7,169,000 and a transition tag of $6,144,000.

-Cornerbacks will carry a franchise tag of $5,893,000 and a transition tag of $4,744,000.

-Defensive tackles will carry a franchise tag of $5,656,000 and a transition tag of $4,463,000.

-Safeties will carry a franchise tag of $4,109,000 and a transition tag of $3,592,000.

-Quarterbacks will carry a franchise tag of $8,789,000 and a transition tag of $8,327,000.

-Wide receivers will carry a franchise tag of $6,172,000 and a transition tag of $5,160,000.

-Offensive lineman will carry a franchise tag of $6,983,000 and a transition tag of $6,391,000. (I thoght they broke it down by Guard and Tackle)

-Running backs will carry a franchise tag of $6,085,000 and a transition tag of $5,153,000.

-Tight ends will carry a franchise tag of $3,327,000 and a transition tag of $2,718,000.

-Punters and place kickers will carry a franchise tag of $2,468,000 and a transition tag of $2,045,000

what teams pay punters that much? Field position punting is a lost art so I think they're probably grossly overpaid

i dont necessarily think there's a punter that makes that much, but it is paired with K, thus raising the tag price. i believe

 

[Bri]

are you saying the average of the top salaries is taken from Ps and Ks?

 

[The Hank]

from what the quote says, that's how i interpreted it -- it could be wrong, i could be wrong.

 

[jeter23]

Read on ESPN.com today that the Saints will likely not franchise either Bentley or Howard.

Any other info on who may get franchised? There are several teams that haven't been mentioned yet.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Franchise prices.....

Ron Borges, of The Boston Globe, reports the NFLPA has announced the prices for franchise tagged players and transition tagged players for the 2006 season.

-Defensive ends will carry a franchise tag of $8,332,000 and a transition tag of $7,075,000.

-Linebackers will carry a franchise tag of $7,169,000 and a transition tag of $6,144,000.

-Cornerbacks will carry a franchise tag of $5,893,000 and a transition tag of $4,744,000.

-Defensive tackles will carry a franchise tag of $5,656,000 and a transition tag of $4,463,000.

-Safeties will carry a franchise tag of $4,109,000 and a transition tag of $3,592,000.

-Quarterbacks will carry a franchise tag of $8,789,000 and a transition tag of $8,327,000.

-Wide receivers will carry a franchise tag of $6,172,000 and a transition tag of $5,160,000.

-Offensive lineman will carry a franchise tag of $6,983,000 and a transition tag of $6,391,000. (I thoght they broke it down by Guard and Tackle)

-Running backs will carry a franchise tag of $6,085,000 and a transition tag of $5,153,000.

-Tight ends will carry a franchise tag of $3,327,000 and a transition tag of $2,718,000.

-Punters and place kickers will carry a franchise tag of $2,468,000 and a transition tag of $2,045,000

good info here, thnx.

 

[slimflop]

GB-Ryan Longwell

 

[MLBrandow]

The Bucs will not franchise anyone, if you want to add them to the list.

The Browns also will not franchise anyone

Neither will the Cardinals.

Vinatieri will not be franchised. I mean I guess he could.... but jeez.... that'd be funny.

 

[Bri]

Vinatieri will not be franchised. I mean I guess he could.... but jeez.... that'd be funny.

he was franchised earlier in his career

 

[diesel7982]

TEN- No one.

 

[jeter23]

The Jets have told the representatives for three-time Pro Bowl defensive end John Abraham that they plan to place the franchise tag on him for a second consecutive season, someone with knowledge of the situation told The Star-Ledger last night. Abraham, who had wanted a long-term deal but now simply wants out of New York, according to those close to him, will earn $8.3 million next season. Even though the Jets will tag Abraham, they may still try to trade him, with San Diego, Washington, Cleveland and Houston possible destinations.

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?...2560.xml&coll=1

 

[jeter23]

Adam Vinatieri is headed toward free agency once again. Last season the Patriots were unable to work out a deal for the sure-footed veteran, so they slapped him with the franchise tag. This season the team is likely to put the same designation on him depending upon what happens with some of their other players.

http://patriots.scout.com/2/499742.html

 

[psychobillies]

Read on ESPN.com today that the Saints will likely not franchise either Bentley or Howard.

Any other info on who may get franchised? There are several teams that haven't been mentioned yet.

I just can't see the Saints letting Bentley go. Maybe they said that b/c a deal is in the works, but at the very least they would transition him and get something in return.Howard is expendable. I'm sure he will be gone.

 

[mcjc4]

Look like the Jets choice is correct.

ESPN 2 just reported Abraham is their Franchise player this year.

 

[Jason Wood]

I don't expect the Eagles to franchise anyone either...

Runyan is our only significant FA and they've been preparing for his departure with the additions of Andrews and Herremans [and Hicks]. They could conceivably tag him to try to protect their investment, but I get the impression they no longer view him as someone worth that kind of $cratch.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Look like the Jets choice is correct.

ESPN 2 just reported Abraham is their Franchise player this year.

I still think they try to move Abraham, the #4 pick, and another draft choice to Houston for #1 overall.

 

[Jason Wood]

49ers may well tag J. Peterson...

You could see teams use transition tags on a few guys, as well...

Backus in Detroit

Josh Brown in Seattle

Witherspoon in Carolina

Kampman in Green Bay

Another player to consider is A. Randel El...winning the Bowl is a big incentive to keep the core together, even if that means overpaying for someone like Antwaan.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

49ers may well tag J. Peterson...

You could see teams use transition tags on a few guys, as well...

Backus in Detroit

Josh Brown in Seattle

Witherspoon in Carolina

Kampman in Green Bay

Another player to consider is A. Randel El...winning the Bowl is a big incentive to keep the core together, even if that means overpaying for someone like Antwaan.

I don't think there's any way on Earth the Steelers can pay El $6m+ this season. It's just not their way - they'll devote money towards keeping the lines intact and the backups in the fold. They spend money towards depth, not towards stars (see Ward negotiations) and because of Ward's deal, have as much tied up in WRs as they're likely willing to spend, especially on a team that runs over 50% of the time. Their business model is to keep the foundation intact and contend every year, with the hopes that they break through every now and again. They're not going to chase another ring at the risk of making the team non-competitive in the near future, a la Baltimore.

 

[Jason Wood]

49ers may well tag J. Peterson...

You could see teams use transition tags on a few guys, as well...

Backus in Detroit

Josh Brown in Seattle

Witherspoon in Carolina

Kampman in Green Bay

Another player to consider is A. Randel El...winning the Bowl is a big incentive to keep the core together, even if that means overpaying for someone like Antwaan.

I don't think there's any way on Earth the Steelers can pay El $6m+ this season. It's just not their way - they'll devote money towards keeping the lines intact and the backups in the fold. They spend money towards depth, not towards stars (see Ward negotiations) and because of Ward's deal, have as much tied up in WRs as they're likely willing to spend, especially on a team that runs over 50% of the time. Their business model is to keep the foundation intact and contend every year, with the hopes that they break through every now and again. They're not going to chase another ring at the risk of making the team non-competitive in the near future, a la Baltimore.

Hey Evil,I agree it's not their normal way, but why not transition tag him? Admittedly it probably won't happen, but paying ARE top-10 money for a season [until they can work out a fair longer-term contract] wouldn't be silly given their position as defending champs.

 

[The Fletch]

I'll agree that the Patriots will put the tag on Vinatieri.

I don't know about that. If they tag Adam again, won't that make at least two years in a row (three?) that they've done so? And, according to the rules of franchising, won't that put his 2006 salary over $3 M? If so, I can't see them tagging Adam for a $3 M hit against the cap for a kicker. Granted, he is the best clutch kicker in NFL history, but there also has to be a theoretical ceiling beyond which the cost of keeping him outweighs the benefits.

 

[BoulderBob]

I see why Antonio Gates was threatening a hold-out. Uber-stud tight ends are grossly underpaid with a "franchise" contract.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

49ers may well tag J. Peterson...

You could see teams use transition tags on a few guys, as well...

Backus in Detroit

Josh Brown in Seattle

Witherspoon in Carolina

Kampman in Green Bay

Another player to consider is A. Randel El...winning the Bowl is a big incentive to keep the core together, even if that means overpaying for someone like Antwaan.

I don't think there's any way on Earth the Steelers can pay El $6m+ this season. It's just not their way - they'll devote money towards keeping the lines intact and the backups in the fold. They spend money towards depth, not towards stars (see Ward negotiations) and because of Ward's deal, have as much tied up in WRs as they're likely willing to spend, especially on a team that runs over 50% of the time. Their business model is to keep the foundation intact and contend every year, with the hopes that they break through every now and again. They're not going to chase another ring at the risk of making the team non-competitive in the near future, a la Baltimore.

Hey Evil,I agree it's not their normal way, but why not transition tag him? Admittedly it probably won't happen, but paying ARE top-10 money for a season [until they can work out a fair longer-term contract] wouldn't be silly given their position as defending champs.

I don't think it would be silly, but they won't do it. Seriously, they're not going to pay him more than $2m a season IMO, and anyone who offers more is going to get him. There's no way they'll pay him 5-6m this year when they can use that cap space to give upfront money to guys like Polamalu or Ike Taylor, who are restricted free agents next year and this year respectively, to get those guys under long-term deals.

 

[aDingoAteMyBaby]

Franchise prices.....

Ron Borges, of The Boston Globe, reports the NFLPA has announced the prices for franchise tagged players and transition tagged players for the 2006 season.

-Defensive ends will carry a franchise tag of $8,332,000 and a transition tag of $7,075,000.

-Linebackers will carry a franchise tag of $7,169,000 and a transition tag of $6,144,000.

-Cornerbacks will carry a franchise tag of $5,893,000 and a transition tag of $4,744,000.

-Defensive tackles will carry a franchise tag of $5,656,000 and a transition tag of $4,463,000.

-Safeties will carry a franchise tag of $4,109,000 and a transition tag of $3,592,000.

-Quarterbacks will carry a franchise tag of $8,789,000 and a transition tag of $8,327,000.

-Wide receivers will carry a franchise tag of $6,172,000 and a transition tag of $5,160,000.

-Offensive lineman will carry a franchise tag of $6,983,000 and a transition tag of $6,391,000.  (I thoght they broke it down by Guard and Tackle)

-Running backs will carry a franchise tag of $6,085,000 and a transition tag of $5,153,000.

-Tight ends will carry a franchise tag of $3,327,000 and a transition tag of $2,718,000.

-Punters and place kickers will carry a franchise tag of $2,468,000 and a transition tag of $2,045,000

what teams pay punters that much? Field position punting is a lost art so I think they're probably grossly overpaid

i dont necessarily think there's a punter that makes that much, but it is paired with K, thus raising the tag price. i believe

That's right. The paring of positions is interesting. DE's and DT's are not paired, so each position has its own Franchise tag $$$ value. On the other hand, the entire offensive line is combined. So, a center or guard lucks out and ends up making the average of the top 5 guys, who are all LT's. Kickers also get combined.As for Adam V, his cost will be ~$3M this year if they tag him, not the $2.5M value. If a player gets tagged, then again the following year gets the tag, they get 120% of the previous tag value, not the top 5 average.

 

[Jason Wood]

The most puzzling aspect of the tag process is the grouping of all offensive linemen. Guards and centers are rarely compensated like tackles, and at the top that disparity can be marked. This angle actually comes into play this year as two of the top UFA prospcts: Steve Hutchinson and LeCharles Bentley are interior linemen who, if SEA and NO want to keep, will have to be paid like elite tackles.

Tough spot.

 

[derek19]

49ers may well tag J. Peterson...

Man i hope so...... I love petereson.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

The most puzzling aspect of the tag process is the grouping of all offensive linemen. Guards and centers are rarely compensated like tackles, and at the top that disparity can be marked. This angle actually comes into play this year as two of the top UFA prospcts: Steve Hutchinson and LeCharles Bentley are interior linemen who, if SEA and NO want to keep, will have to be paid like elite tackles.

Tough spot.

Good to be a premiere guard

 

[saintfool]

Read on ESPN.com today that the Saints will likely not franchise either Bentley or Howard.

Any other info on who may get franchised? There are several teams that haven't been mentioned yet.

I just can't see the Saints letting Bentley go. Maybe they said that b/c a deal is in the works, but at the very least they would transition him and get something in return.Howard is expendable. I'm sure he will be gone.

I agree. Bentley is priority over Howard. While they might say they won't franchise him, the only reason a statement like that gets uttered is because a deal is in the works. He's said that he wanted a deal before the season ended, IIRC, and was disappointed. Whatever. He's young and talented. They'll tag him if they can't work a deal out for whatever reason. Howard's been tagged the last 2 years. With the emergence of of Smith, he becomes a luxury that they likely cannot afford.