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[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

In terms of tagging Dockery - I think he would get the O-Line amount. In
2006 the franchise tag for an O Lineman was 6.99 Mil. I think that the categories are set in the CBA and that, in 2006, there was not a separate category for guards. Unless the new CBA alters the categories, I think that franchising a tackle costs the same as franchising a guard. (For some reason, I thought they had separated out left tackles, but I could be wrong).

These numbers are from Ask The Commish.com - The Cost of Applying the Franchise Tag in 2006 and were for 2006:
Quarterback $8.8 million
Defensive End $8,332,000
Linebacker $7,169,000
Offensive Line $6.99 million
Wide Receiver $6,172,000
Running Back $6,085,000
Cornerback $5.9 million
Defensive Tackle $5,656,000
Safety $4.1 million
Tight End $3,327,000
Kicker/Punter $2.5 million

We could also transition tag him for considerably less, but the problem with that is someone for sure would put some sort of offer in since there is no penalty, and then you have to match it. Plus you get into poison pills and whatnot.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We could also transition tag him for considerably less, but the problem with that is someone for sure would put some sort of offer in since there is no penalty, and then you have to match it. Plus you get into poison pills and whatnot.

Yeah I'll agree with that. Restructuring should be done in moderation. The only time it makes total sense to just go for broke and kick all of the cap hits into the future is when you really think this is our year to win it all.

But I don't think we're at that point (LOL). We should restructure to give us enough space to bring in the good young talent we need. But we shouldn't go on a crazy shopping spree.

Ideally, we'd have more draft picks and build our talent pool that way, but that'd make too much sense!