Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread

[Chief X_Phackter]

If they are truly strapped for cash, the smartest thing would be to try to trade Payne to the highest bidder. If they can't be big players in free agency, they need to stock up on picks and free up that $19 mil. Assuming they want to compete this year.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

If they are truly strapped for cash, the smartest thing would be to try to trade Payne to the highest bidder. If they can't be big players in free agency, they need to stock up on picks and free up that $19 mil. Assuming they want to compete this year.

I like this, particularly because I think Mathis can fill the void he leaves. Think they would have to sign him to a contract to trade him for a good return though and that might be a problem.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

If they are truly strapped for cash, the smartest thing would be to try to trade Payne to the highest bidder. If they can't be big players in free agency, they need to stock up on picks and free up that $19 mil. Assuming they want to compete this year.

The point is the cash flow. That $19 million gets paid in installments over the 17 game season. If there is a cash flow problem it is easier to handle the franchise tag than it would be to spend all 19 now.