01-26-2016, 03:15 PM
I really like Marvin Jones, but don't think he is worth anything close to the franchise tag. In fact, I think the five years and $40 million that has been discussed is high. I could see him more in line with a Golden Tate contract (five years and $31 million). He is a good receiver, but there is no question he is the number two guy here, and he has a history of injuries. I would like to keep him, but if someone is going to break the bank then I think they just have to look at replacing him.
I pretty much feel the same way about Iloka, although I would use it on him before Jones. I think you approach them both with longer term deals and try to get it done early. That said, I would not expect either of them to take any type of discount and would not be surprised if they test the market to see what is out there. Even then, the team can always come back and try to match it (assuming the player wants to be here, which I would expect is the case).
I pretty much feel the same way about Iloka, although I would use it on him before Jones. I think you approach them both with longer term deals and try to get it done early. That said, I would not expect either of them to take any type of discount and would not be surprised if they test the market to see what is out there. Even then, the team can always come back and try to match it (assuming the player wants to be here, which I would expect is the case).
