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Drew Brees is going to get the tag.
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Drew Brees is going to get the tag.
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He's gonna get the tag
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Falcons are notifying CB Brent Grimes he will be franchised. More ahead on http://NFL.com
Falcons are notifying CB Brent Grimes he will be franchised. More ahead on http://NFL.com
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Tyvon Branch to get the franchise tag
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 1, 2012, 4:58 PM EST
New Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie is currently in slash-and-burn mode. But there are some Raiders that he wants to keep.Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that safety Tyvon Branch has been informed he will receive the franchise tag.DeSean Jackson was the first player this year to officially get the tag on Thursday.We’d argue that Branch is the best player in the Raiders secondary. The franchise number for safeties is relatively reasonable (under $7 million), so the move makes sense. This eliminates any consideration of Michael Bush for the tag.It raises some question about whether the Raiders will retain safety Michael Huff, who is due to make $8 million in 2012. $4 million is guaranteed for Huff, so we’d guess that the team will keep Huff. (We also would have guessed the team would keep Kamerion Wimbley. And that’s not looking too likely.)Branch is a ferocious hitter than can cover a lot of ground. Raiders fans don’t seem overly impressed with McKenzie’s moves so far, but we suspect they will like this one. They should.
New Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie is currently in slash-and-burn mode. But there are some Raiders that he wants to keep.Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that safety Tyvon Branch has been informed he will receive the franchise tag.DeSean Jackson was the first player this year to officially get the tag on Thursday.We’d argue that Branch is the best player in the Raiders secondary. The franchise number for safeties is relatively reasonable (under $7 million), so the move makes sense. This eliminates any consideration of Michael Bush for the tag.It raises some question about whether the Raiders will retain safety Michael Huff, who is due to make $8 million in 2012. $4 million is guaranteed for Huff, so we’d guess that the team will keep Huff. (We also would have guessed the team would keep Kamerion Wimbley. And that’s not looking too likely.)Branch is a ferocious hitter than can cover a lot of ground. Raiders fans don’t seem overly impressed with McKenzie’s moves so far, but we suspect they will like this one. They should.
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Griffin getting tagged too it appears. Kind of thought he might be a possibility here:
Source: Titans may tag Michael Griffin
By Adam Schefter
The Tennessee Titans are likely to use their franchise tag on safety Michael Griffin, according to a league source.
Griffin was tied for the team lead with two interceptions last season. He also had 75 tackles and a forced fumble.
The two-time Pro Bowler has 17 interceptions in his career.
The 27-year-old safety was the Titans' 2007 first-round draft pick out of Texas and hasn't missed a game in his NFL career.
Source: Titans may tag Michael Griffin
By Adam Schefter
The Tennessee Titans are likely to use their franchise tag on safety Michael Griffin, according to a league source.
Griffin was tied for the team lead with two interceptions last season. He also had 75 tackles and a forced fumble.
The two-time Pro Bowler has 17 interceptions in his career.
The 27-year-old safety was the Titans' 2007 first-round draft pick out of Texas and hasn't missed a game in his NFL career.
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Official full listing:
2012 NFL franchise tags
March, 3, 2012
2012 NFL Franchise Tags
Team Position Player
49ers S Dashon Goldson
Bears RB Matt Forte
Bengals K Mike Nugent
Broncos K Matt Prater
Browns K Phil Dawson
Buccaneers K Connor Barth
Cardinals DL Calais Campbell
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe
Colts DE Robert Mathis
Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson
Falcons CB Brent Grimes
Giants P Steve Weatherford
Jaguars K Josh Scobee
Lions DE Cliff Avril
Patriots WR Wes Welker
Raiders S Tyvon Branch
Ravens RB Ray Rice
Redskins TE Fred Davis
Saints QB Drew Brees
Titans S Michael Griffin
2012 NFL franchise tags
March, 3, 2012
2012 NFL Franchise Tags
Team Position Player
49ers S Dashon Goldson
Bears RB Matt Forte
Bengals K Mike Nugent
Broncos K Matt Prater
Browns K Phil Dawson
Buccaneers K Connor Barth
Cardinals DL Calais Campbell
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe
Colts DE Robert Mathis
Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson
Falcons CB Brent Grimes
Giants P Steve Weatherford
Jaguars K Josh Scobee
Lions DE Cliff Avril
Patriots WR Wes Welker
Raiders S Tyvon Branch
Ravens RB Ray Rice
Redskins TE Fred Davis
Saints QB Drew Brees
Titans S Michael Griffin
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Brees is apparently pissed about being franchised.
I'm wondering if the Saints are looking real hard at Peyton Manning---his father Archie played for the Saints, and are hoping to trade Brees for two 1st rounders---which they would get.
I mean think about it. How the hell you go into the offseason without extending Brees in the frist place? Then you have the GM talking his shit, saying that Brees is not elite like Manning and Brady, and then they are dragging their feet on getting an extension.
I'm wondering if the Saints are looking real hard at Peyton Manning---his father Archie played for the Saints, and are hoping to trade Brees for two 1st rounders---which they would get.
I mean think about it. How the hell you go into the offseason without extending Brees in the frist place? Then you have the GM talking his shit, saying that Brees is not elite like Manning and Brady, and then they are dragging their feet on getting an extension.