The CB franchise tag is $21.4M, its transition tag is $18M.
Tagging Flott might be the most prudent approach. I'd hate to lose him to free agency, but has he really proven himself worthy of a multi-year commitment? A single year commitment gives the new coaching staff a chance to work with him before making a longer term commitment and it gives the Giants the flexibility to select a CB like Delane or McCoy with the 5th overall pick if worthy or forego the position altogether if that's how the draft plays out when matching BPA to need.
If the Giants let him test the market, there are teams so loaded with cap room that chances are he lands somewhere else. The transition tag assures the Giants the opportunity to match offers and I would expect that any multi-year deal he signs would come with an AAV of at least $18M. But maybe I'm overestimating his market value or what it would take to extend him before March 9th.
What do you think?
No to the tag.
He's now eligible to get paid his true market value. The Giants shouldn't expect a hometown discount. On the other hand, he shouldn't expect a hometown overpay.
The Franchise tag is too steep for him.
I hear you, it's been a shit show for years. Overpaying mediocre players is not the solution but making him a fair value offer would make sense but I think 6-7 mil per should be max. I don't even agree with Spotrac estimate of 9 mil. I doubt there will be that strong a market for Flott, terrible liability against the run.
A $21 mil franchise tag for Flott?
And I thought you were delusional with your ridiculous trade back with the Rams.
You need to lay off the drugs.
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I think not. He's not that important or that good to slap a tag on.
Did you really laugh out loud?
My big concern with using the tag on flott is if we can’t get a long term deal for Evan Neal we need to have the tag available for him
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I think not. He's not that important or that good to slap a tag on.
Did you really laugh out loud?
Some of us just rolled our eyes if that makes you feel better.
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Some of us just rolled our eyes if that makes you feel better.
A little bit, but it's not about me. Rolling of the eyes is just more appropriate.
I would agree.
I think you look to resign Wandale (thin WR FA market) and possibly Elumanor (Traded from the Ravens - why?). I would also like them to bring McFadden back b/c he seems like a fit for what Harbaugh wants and should be moderately priced.
Still, bloggers and creators searching for content during the next few weeks will no doubt push out think-pieces on how "this is the year" the transition tag makes sense for certain middling free agents... and once again they'll go unused (probably by any team).