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Commanders place franchise tag on DT Payne
The Commanders put the franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne, the team announced.
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Definitely too steep now.That was expected.
Prolly too rich to trade for him.
You can still come to a trade agreement that's less than the compensation for signing him to an offer sheet (which is two firsts). But if they do it, they GD better come to a contract agreement ahead of time. Another Jamal scenario would be infuriating.Definitely too steep now.
But the highest bidder needs to be assured of a new deal with Payne that pays him close to market price. Payne is going to command north of $18M/year imo.tagging him was the expectation. if too costly to extend, he will be traded to the highest bidder.
The trenches are exactly where the Hawks need to spend. He's still only 25 years old. Get him for pick #53 or a 3rd like Clowney and lock him up long term.But the highest bidder needs to be assured of a new deal with Payne that pays him close to market price. Payne is going to command north of $18M/year imo.