The New England Patriots are expected to place the franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker today. The one-year tag is worth $9.5 million to the NFL's leading receiver, and give the Pats more flexibility to work out a long-term deal with the wideout before the 2012 season. Franchise-tagging Welker would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent next month. You do … [Read more...] about Patriots officially franchise tag Wes Welker today
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Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo
Well, it hasn't happened yet. The extension of the NFL collective bargaining agreement's expiration deadline by one day Thursday and then by seven days Friday has had the football world -- including the Indianapolis Colts organization and fan base -- holding its collective breath. However, if and when the CBA does expire -- I'm still inclined to believe it will -- Jim … [Read more...] about Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo
Franchise Tag Best for Both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts
It's quite fitting that the Indianapolis Colts have designated quarterback Peyton Manning as their "franchise player" by applying the franchise tag on the four-time NFL MVP. The Colts tagged Manning earlier this week with an "exclusive" label, ensuring that the Super Bowl XLI MVP would not become a free agent (whenever free agency begins). Under the franchise tag, a … [Read more...] about Franchise Tag Best for Both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts
Bears should corner market on Asomugha
By Rikki Greenberg The Bears have problems. So many that it's depressing to go into, but TSB informs no matter how disheartening the story may be. One of the problems the Bears face is a depleted and weak secondary. Every opponent the Bears defense faced this season knew they had a decent chance of putting up big numbers because the secondary failed to stop many of the … [Read more...] about Bears should corner market on Asomugha