Movin' On Up (The Draft Board)

[BeastsoftheNFCeast]

I dont think that they can put the Franchise Tag on Clements 2 years in a row. Also I think Rogers is going to be a quality 1st string corner in a few years. Name one 2nd year 1st string corner, thats right, you cant. Just give him time.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

Name one 2nd year 1st string corner, thats right, you cant. Just give him time.

This is like the second post you've said this in, to which I shall respond:

1. Darrell Green
2. Deion Sanders
3. Charles Woodson
4. Fred Smoot
5. Champ Bailey
6. DeAngelo Hall
7. Pac Man Jones
8. Patrick Surtain
9. Sam Madison
10. Nate Clements

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

This is like the second post you've said this in, to which I shall respond:

1. Darrell Green
2. Deion Sanders
3. Charles Woodson
4. Fred Smoot
5. Champ Bailey
6. DeAngelo Hall
7. Pac Man Jones
8. Patrick Surtain
9. Sam Madison
10. Nate Clements

I am guessing this off the top of your head. There are more. Lots more too. Lito Sheppard is another. Our own Troy Vincent I believe too. It isn't uncommon at all.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I am guessing this off the top of your head. There are more. Lots more too. Lito Sheppard is another. Our own Troy Vincent I believe too. It isn't uncommon at all.

Yeah those were just the names that came to mind off the top of my head

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

This is like the second post you've said this in, to which I shall respond:

1. Darrell Green
2. Deion Sanders
3. Charles Woodson
4. Fred Smoot
5. Champ Bailey
6. DeAngelo Hall
7. Pac Man Jones
8. Patrick Surtain
9. Sam Madison
10. Nate Clements

Dunta Robertson, Chris McAlister, Quentin Jammer, and Rashean Mathis among others as well.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

I dont think that they can put the Franchise Tag on Clements 2 years in a row. Also I think Rogers is going to be a quality 1st string corner in a few years. Name one 2nd year 1st string corner, thats right, you cant. Just give him time.

Under the old CBA, you could franchise someone as many times in a row as you want (Seattle franchised Walt Jones several times, at least 3 years running, before signing him to a long term deal). The first time you franchise you have to guarrantee a salary of the average of the top 5 at a position, each following year, you have to increase that salary by 10% (I think).

In terms of roster construction, when the team designates and the player accepts a franchise tag, it's a one year salary that can't be spread out for cap purposes so it's always a BIG cap hit.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

I dont think that they can put the Franchise Tag on Clements 2 years in a row. Also I think Rogers is going to be a quality 1st string corner in a few years. Name one 2nd year 1st string corner, thats right, you cant. Just give him time.

Yes but most guys who are 1st starting CBs in this league right now were never getting beat like a drum at any point in their careers. CB is a game of physical skill. Not much going on in terms of the mental side. In others words you need to be able to phyically do the job and most guys who can at least show that they can do it even in the rookie years. Then they work on consistency and technique. CR looks lost to me. Not quite fast enough and no confidence. I am worried greatly about him.