Chico23231
03-02-2014, 08:24 PM
Bills' Byrd, Redskins' Orakpo likely to go untagged, hit NFL's FA market - CBSSports.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24464215/bills-byrd-redskins-orakpo-likely-to-go-untagged-hit-nfls-fa-market)
I'm starting to get feeling we let Rak test the market. Rather than give 10+ mil per, I would give Rak the transition tag. I'm convinced Rak wants 11-13 mil per and that's just foolish with all are problems on the Oline WR, LBs and Safeties.
SFREDSKIN
03-02-2014, 08:59 PM
Bills' Byrd, Redskins' Orakpo likely to go untagged, hit NFL's FA market - CBSSports.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24464215/bills-byrd-redskins-orakpo-likely-to-go-untagged-hit-nfls-fa-market)
I'm starting to get feeling we let Rak test the market. Rather than give 10+ mil per, I would give Rak the transition tag. I'm convinced Rak wants 11-13 mil per and that's just foolish with all are problems on the Oline WR, LBs and Safeties.
I agree, give him at least the transition tag. We've lost Rogers, Landry and gotten nothing in return let's not do it with Orakpo. Who out there is better than Orakpo? Pay him.
skinsfanthru&thru
03-02-2014, 09:01 PM
Bills' Byrd, Redskins' Orakpo likely to go untagged, hit NFL's FA market - CBSSports.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24464215/bills-byrd-redskins-orakpo-likely-to-go-untagged-hit-nfls-fa-market)
I'm starting to get feeling we let Rak test the market. Rather than give 10+ mil per, I would give Rak the transition tag. I'm convinced Rak wants 11-13 mil per and that's just foolish with all are problems on the Oline WR, LBs and Safeties.
To be honest I'd rather give the money for Orakpo towards Byrd. Safety has been an much bigger area of weakness for several years now for us and I feel there are players on the market and in the draft we could get to fill orakpos spot. Like I've said before I'd love to keep the guy but he's misguided thinking he should be getting paid D.Ware type money.
skinsfaninok
03-02-2014, 10:54 PM
Yeah it doesn't look like rak will be back.
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SmootSmack
03-02-2014, 11:14 PM
I agree, give him at least the transition tag. We've lost Rogers, Landry and gotten nothing in return let's not do it with Orakpo. Who out there is better than Orakpo? Pay him.
What's the advantage of giving him the transition tag?
Chico23231
03-02-2014, 11:18 PM
To be honest I'd rather give the money for Orakpo towards Byrd. Safety has been an much bigger area of weakness for several years now for us and I feel there are players on the market and in the draft we could get to fill orakpos spot. Like I've said before I'd love to keep the guy but he's misguided thinking he should be getting paid D.Ware type money.
That's a good question, who would u prefer? IMO I chose Rak, a talented pass rusher over a rangy free safety. I base that too on how to replace Rak, I think there are more options at free safety in the draft and free agency than a 3-4 linebacker.
Chico23231
03-02-2014, 11:21 PM
What's the advantage of giving him the transition tag?
Doesn't that give us the option to match offers, receive draft compensation and is a lower overall number than the franchise tag?
Skinzman
03-02-2014, 11:26 PM
Doesn't that give us the option to match offers, receive draft compensation and is a lower overall number than the franchise tag?
The transition tag doesnt give any compensation but does the other 2.
The non-exclusive franchise tag (which is different than the franchise tag. The franchise tag does not allow a player to negotiate with any other teams at all) is what gives 2 firsts as compensation if he signs elsewhere and it doesnt get matched.
artmonkforhallofamein07
03-02-2014, 11:28 PM
Man, I feel pretty bitter they won't get this done. Of all the guys to pay Rak is one of them. We let him go and it will come back to haunt us. The guy is what we need to keep on the defense.
Chico23231
03-02-2014, 11:29 PM
The transition tag doesnt give any compensation but does the other 2.
The non-exclusive franchise tag (which is different than the franchise tag. The franchise tag does not allow a player to negotiate with any other teams at all) is what gives 2 firsts as compensation if he signs elsewhere and it doesnt get matched.
Gotcha, thanx