02-19-2021, 09:13 AM
(02-19-2021, 01:27 AM)phil413 Wrote: Specifically the transition tag. Flattered that the team would want the ability to match any deal, insulted that his agent will have to do the work to get said deal. The franchise tag isn't flattery if he can't negotiate a long term deal around the league.
Depends on how you look at it. Being called a "franchise" player and getting that tag is both flattery (because it means the team needs you) and insulting (that they didn't do a longer deal. ) My guess is Lawson got franchise tagged, and WWIII will get the longer contract this year.
