All things off season 2015.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Today is the last day to sign long term deals for those with the Franchise tags. Looks like Dez is going to miss some camp/games according to him.

@DezBryant
As much as I love football...on my beautiful babies.. I apologize #cowboynation but I will not be there if no deal #fact

@MikeKlis
Demaryius Thomas expected to miss training camp/preseason if no longterm agreement reached today: Broncos and Demaryius need final-hour compromise via @9News #9news

Lots of reports saying he and D. Thomas want Calvin Johnson type money, but I don't see it happening. In fact, Calvin Johnson shouldn't have gotten that contract he got. You don't pay WRs that kind of money, no matter how good they are.

I don't think these guys should get Calvin Johnson type money, but at the same time their respective teams are going to do anything and everything to get them for the cheapest amount of money.

In a normal situation, you'd have some agreement in the middle; however, the franchise tag, gives teams a huge advantage in their negotiation. I know people's initial reaction is to side with the team. But it sucks to be them, because the franchise tag doesn't help them with their negotiation.

At the end of the day, they'll either need to take the franchise tag (paid on a weekly basis and not guaranteed), take a very team friendly deal, or hold out.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think these guys should get Calvin Johnson type money, but at the same time their respective teams are going to do anything and everything to get them for the cheapest amount of money.

In a normal situation, you'd have some agreement in the middle; however, the franchise tag, gives teams a huge advantage in their negotiation. I know people's initial reaction is to side with the team. But it sucks to be them, because the franchise tag doesn't help them with their negotiation.

At the end of the day, they'll either need to take the franchise tag (paid on a weekly basis and not guaranteed), take a very team friendly deal, or hold out.

Huh?? Won't both make 11 million next year by signing the tag? That's a huge raise over what they're making right now. That money alone can last a lifetime if it's managed right. Sucks to be them.

These are the rules and how they were set. Yeah they want guaranteed money but if they don't like it then get a 9-5. Would you give Dez Bryant a ton of money and not have something in there to protect yourself? We're talking about a guy who beat up his mom.

[NC_Skins]

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Dez Bryant deal: 5 years, $70 million, per @RapSheet

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Huh?? Won't both make 11 million next year by signing the tag? That's a huge raise over what they're making right now. That money alone can last a lifetime if it's managed right. Sucks to be them.

These are the rules and how they were set. Yeah they want guaranteed money but if they don't like it then get a 9-5. Would you give Dez Bryant a ton of money and not have something in there to protect yourself? We're talking about a guy who beat up his mom.

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--Vinnie

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Huh?? Won't both make 11 million next year by signing the tag? That's a huge raise over what they're making right now. That money alone can last a lifetime if it's managed right. Sucks to be them.

These are the rules and how they were set. Yeah they want guaranteed money but if they don't like it then get a 9-5. Would you give Dez Bryant a ton of money and not have something in there to protect yourself? We're talking about a guy who beat up his mom.

Players are always going to look for guaranteed money, especially when they are in their prime. I know Dez is a bad character, but I'm talking about players in general when it comes to the franchise tag and how it disadvantages players. And don't take it from me, since I'm just a fan; Andrew Brandt has mentioned this a number of time on the Ross Tucker podcast.

Anyway, pretty surprised Dez got a contract. His threats may have actually worked.