NFL: 2014 Franchise Tag Candidates

Matt Ryan, franchise tag?

by Chad Jones


With the drama of Franchise Tags nearing the July 15th Deadline, we take a look ahead to next offseasons potential Franchise Tagged Players.

NFL Agents loathe the Franchise Tag, a Tender teams reserve the right to utilize on their own Free Agents. The tender can be applied 2 times on one player, and has been utilized in consecutive years recently (Redskins Fred Davis & Cowboys Anthony Spencer). While it pays among the upper echelon at their position, it makes garnering a longterm commitment outside the realm of possibility with another club. It creates drama, as the two sides must broker an extension prior to a set July 15th Deadline. Holdouts have occurred, because the NFL is a Business. It hurts the longterm finances of players & is thus vehemently detested. Let's take a look at 2014 Franchise Tag Possibilities. 

NFL: Future of Cincinnati Bengals - Keep A.J. Green & Geno Atkins At All Costs

Bengals begin 2013 offseason. Photo credit NFL 

by Chad Jones 

Cincinnati Bengals Owner Mike Brown, son of legendary Paul Brown, is often criticized for his stewardship of the Franchise. Sitting atop the organization, he oversees Player Personnel. Known for employing the smallest scouting staff in the league, it hasn't inhibited building a talented roster. In tandem with egregiously underrated coach Marvin Lewis and a staff that excels with Player Development, the Bengals have built a talented roster.