gateb Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Adam Schefter just reported. I just got a feeling that Nate Clemens is gonna be one rich dude after this offseason is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah, This may have just priced Clements out of what we would have offered. This, companied by us cutting 2 starting LB's makes me think Briggs or Thomas will be wearing blue next season. Possibly Cato June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah, This may have just priced Clements out of what we would have offered. This, companied by us cutting 2 starting LB's makes me think Briggs or Thomas will be wearing blue next season. Possibly Cato June. Nevermind, i see Briggs got tagged. So, Thomas or June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Nevermind, i see Briggs got tagged. So, Thomas or June. So what does it mean exactly to be tagged? Is it that the team that tags has the right to match any offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thomas supposedly wants to remain a Raven, and is seeking a long term deal while being 30 years old. I highly doubt we'll get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So what does it mean exactly to be tagged? Is it that the team that tags has the right to match any offer? Every NFL team is allowed to Franchise tag one player on their team. Once a team 'Tags' a player, that player cannot leave the team and makes the average salaries of highest top 5 paid player in his position. So, in another words, we're fucked. :brooding: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Every NFL team is allowed to Franchise tag one player on their team. Once a team 'Tags' a player, that player cannot leave the team and makes the average salaries of highest top 5 paid player in his position. So, in another words, we're fucked. :brooding: Well it just means we can't sign the top LB in Free Agency that's all. Honestly, I'd rather get solid players than spend the money on 2 great players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So what does it mean exactly to be tagged? Is it that the team that tags has the right to match any offer? It's basically a 1 year deal that cannot be refused by the player, however he is garunteed to make the average of the top few players at his position. What you're thinking of is restricted free agency, where any team can make an offer on a player, but the team he played for the previous year has the right to match that offer, also RFA means if a player signs with another club, that club has to give the team compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thomas supposedly wants to remain a Raven, and is seeking a long term deal while being 30 years old. I highly doubt we'll get him. I actually didn't realize he was 30. I think we have to get June then, he's what, 26 or 27? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 It's basically a 1 year deal that cannot be refused by the player, however he is garunteed to make the average of the top few players at his position. What you're thinking of is restricted free agency, where any team can make an offer on a player, but the team he played for the previous year has the right to match that offer, also RFA means if a player signs with another club, that club has to give the team compensation. So now that Briggs and Samuels are out of the picture, who's left.. Clement and? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So now that Briggs and Samuels are out of the picture, who's left.. Clement and? There's a few out there, but Clements at CB and Thomas and June at OLB are the big names. I just don't see us dropping the kind of money it will take to get Clements here on one player. I could see us signing Cato June (olb colts) and maybe Nick Harper (CB Colts). Reese might opt to sign alot of the mid grade talent instead of breaking the bank for 1 or 2 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So now that Briggs and Samuels are out of the picture, who's left.. Clement and? And nobody really...Thomas is left, but he's already 30. I don't mind having Cato June...but he's not very good against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Draft Defense, Pay for Offense. We should be concentrating on receiver and RB in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Draft Defense, Pay for Offense. We should be concentrating on receiver and RB in free agency. I think we should balance though. We know for sure our D needs help both immediate and long term. Our offense was doing well. It was our D that couldn't stop anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 I actually didn't realize he was 30. I think we have to get June then, he's what, 26 or 27? June was an RFA last year so hes probably young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I think we should balance though. We know for sure our D needs help both immediate and long term. Our offense was doing well. It was our D that couldn't stop anyone. we have a better track record building defense through the draft we have trouble locating offensive talent thru the draft, especially receivers. it's hard to tell whether defensive standouts are true talents or part of the system. case in point: briggs, take him away from urlacher and the bear system, is he a standout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-cal dub Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Franchise tagging is bullshit! Looks like we'll have shitty D backs for awhile. FUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 we have a better track record building defense through the draft we have trouble locating offensive talent thru the draft, especially receivers. it's hard to tell whether defensive standouts are true talents or part of the system. case in point: briggs, take him away from urlacher and the bear system, is he a standout? I agree with you on this BLU, but I'd include offensive line also through the draft. If the Giants pick def or offensive line every year with the first pick, I'd be happy. And the point about Urlacher is true, but I feel it's a case of neither guy is as effective without the other next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayD Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 We are screwed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre180 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 We are screwed now. i don't know if i want cato june. he is terrible against the run. i wouldn't be upset if we signed him, but i wouldn't spend big money on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 we have a better track record building defense through the draft we have trouble locating offensive talent thru the draft, especially receivers. it's hard to tell whether defensive standouts are true talents or part of the system. case in point: briggs, take him away from urlacher and the bear system, is he a standout? Excellent take. Just another reason why we have to focus heavily on defense in the draft but we still need something immediate to fill major holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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