AJ on The Franchise Tag

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(12-19-2019, 10:59 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: It is a weird trend. Idk about their pay but elite WR’s used to win SB’s all the time like Rice and Irvin.

True. The cost of elite WR's has been skyrocketing though. The top ones almost get QB money at this point.

(12-20-2019, 12:28 AM)Circleville Guy Wrote: That’s a very good point. It’s seems to be a luxury that doesn’t matter as much as having a QB that can lead and distribute the ball and a line that allows him to do that. Some of the WR stuff is from the whole sports center hoopla. Of course having a killer D goes a long way too! I’m with you on it being a no-brainer but so was not extending Hart.

Exactly. I think it's a luxury that probably allows the OC to get complacent/lazy. When you don't have a beast WR, you probably have to be a bit more creative to get your guys open. Of course, an elite QB helps get receivers "open" as well. I'd say you need a bit of both.

If you're just signing mid-tier WR's or taking fliers on cheaper players at that spot, it allows you to beef up other areas. We just need the QB and coaching to enable us to do this. We also need a more intelligent front office that can get with the times.