There have been reports of potential changes in tags used by NFL teams. I know that the players wanted to eliminate the franchise tag because those players were stuck with a one year deal in place of a 4-5 year contract. IF the tag is eliminated, our Soliai deal is history, and we are back to square 1.
My understanding is that when a new CBA is agreed on, there will be about a week for teams to sign their own players before FA kicks in.
IF Soliai wants to test the market, should we look towards a Franklin or possibly someone else?
This is nothing against Soliai but, that position MUST be filled, and Starks ain't gonna do it.
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By all reports the franchise tag will be in the new deal, and even if it changes, it's unlikely to not apply to Soliai, a guy whose first deal just ended, and has been franchised for the first time. That's the spirit of the tag in the first place.
I think the bigger concern is his long-term deal. He's unlikely to slack given the one-year nature of the tag and the potential for big money right around the corner, but I don't know if you can risk signing him to a long term deal.
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I'm not a lawyer, but since the franchise tag was applied before the previous league year ended, wouldn't it still apply to Soliai, regardless of what happens in the new CBA? It's a contract.
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IMO, it's much more risky letting him walk than giving him a big deal.
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Well, I think the fact that the FO franchised him, considering they don't franchise anyone, shows that they're willing to do whatever it takes to retain him.
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My biggest concern with Solai is how much time off he has. He's came into camp overweight almost every season. It would be a shame to see him come in looking like a balloon again after such a good season.
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Some of the Franchise players already signed their tenders and some didn't. I'd think that those who already signed, stay signed, no matter what.
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I am going to guess that because he signed it, it will still apply regardless of the new CBA.likes this. -
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Although Solai did have a nutritionist he was using and it did him wonders. Hopefully he's sticking to it.... -
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Solia will be under contract for next season no matter what happens in the new CBA since he already signed the franchise tag.
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He pushed him to be a better RB. Was developing him before the injury Ronnie was on great pace.....Brought in Chatman to challenge him and he did.
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Officially, Thursday is the first day NFL teams can place a franchise tag on players whose contracts are expiring and would otherwise be eligible for unrestricted free agency.
But in one of many twists we can expect in the structure of the 2011 offseason, the NFL Players Association has declared the franchise tag to be irrelevant until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is reached.
The existing CBA will expire March 3, and the reality is no players will be changing teams this offseason -- whether they are franchised or not -- until the league reaches a labor resolution.
It is possible, however, that players who are franchised now could be grandfathered into the next CBA. So it's at least worth discussing who might be candidates here in the NFC North. The exact salary levels, as well as the number of years required for unrestricted free agency, are yet to be determined. Below we've included players with at least four years of experience.
This is from ESPN back in Feb. The issue has not been resolved, and is currently being discussed. Back in Jan, the NFL hesitated to allow teams to use the tag because of the conflict with the union.
IF the players win this point, the franchise tag would be negated, signed or not. I don't see this as happening but, it could. -
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Couldn't we hypothetically just sign Soliai to a 1-year $18 million contract? Not that it'd be a smart contract, but it'd be the same thing as applying the tag and there'd be no reason for him not to sign again. -
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/10/uncertainty-lingers-regarding-the-franchise-tag/
Here's an article showing the legal side of the dispute and that it could have been a judge's call. The players were saying that there was no franchise tag available to be offered. If that is the case, there is nothing to grandfather in.
IF there is a change in the tag, I would think the signed contracts would change as well. It's all going to come down to how this bargaining chip is used. -
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6696089
Here's the latest from an hour ago. They say that "Certain tags will be retained but they are still being discussed."