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Continue reading →: Carolina Panthers 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
RB Jonathan Stewart Jonathan Stewart has the talent to deserve the running back franchise tag, only 7.7 million in 2012, averaging 4.8 YPC in his career after going in the 1st round in 2008, including 5.4 YPC last year, when he finally broke out as a pass catcher, catching 47…
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Continue reading →: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
CB Aqib Talib Aqib Talib was one of the best cornerbacks in the league in 2010, allowing 35 completions on 59 attempts (59.3%) for 502 yards (8.5 YPA), 5 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, while deflecting 7 passes, committing 2 penalties. If he can bounce back off a slightly disappointing 2011…
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Continue reading →: Atlanta Falcons 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
CB Brent Grimes Grimes was franchised this offseason, but was not extended long term. Grimes is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, allowing just 25 completions on 56 attempts (44.6%) for 258 yards (4.6 YPA), 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while deflecting 12 passes and committing 1 penalty.…
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Continue reading →: New Orleans Saints 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
OT Jermon Bushrod On the surface, Bushrod is a valuable member of the Saints’ offense. He has allowed just 7 sacks in the last 2 seasons on one of the league’s most pass heavy offenses and made the Pro-Bowl last year. Pro-Bowl offensive tackles are rarely allowed to hit the…
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Continue reading →: Minnesota Vikings 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
OLB Erin Henderson Erin Henderson was one of the best linebackers in the league last year, albeit only a two-down run stuffer. However, this season, he’ll get an every down role and could have the type of breakout season that gets his name mentioned with the best linebackers in the…
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Continue reading →: Detroit Lions 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
DE Cliff Avril The Lions franchised Avril this offseason, giving him 10.6 million guaranteed, but failed to reach a long term agreement with him, after he rejected their 3 year, 30 million dollar deal, with 20 million guaranteed. Avril skipped the early part of Training Camp in protest. Avril is…
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Continue reading →: Chicago Bears 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
DT Henry Melton Henry Melton had a breakout year in 2012, registering 7 sacks, 9 quarterback hits, and 23 quarterback pressures and graded out as ProFootballFocus’ 17th ranked defensive tackle. Heading into his 4th year in the league and a contract year, Melton, a 2009 4th rounder, is expected to…
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Continue reading →: Jaguars’ Head Coach Mike Mularkey has still never met Maurice Jones Drew
In what I find to be one of the funniest NFL stories I’ve read in a while, summing up the Jaguars’ ineptitude, Jacksonville Jaguars’ first year Head Coach Mike Mularkey and star running back Maurice Jones Drew have still never met each other. That’s right. The Jaguars Head Coach has…
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Continue reading →: Packers sign Cedric Benson
After going fully with a youth approach at the running back position this offseason, the Packers have finally caved and signed a veteran back, signing Cedric Benson, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals, to a one year contract. Prior to Benson’s signing, the idea was to have James Starks, a 2010…
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Continue reading →: Green Bay Packers 2013 Franchise Tag Candidates
WR Greg Jennings Jennings seems like a natural fit for the franchise tag. He’s one of the best players heading into a contract year in the league this season and he doesn’t face much, if any, competition from teammates for the franchise tag. They’ll want to make sure they can…