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Post by D6 on Feb 15, 2021 13:09:56 GMT -5
Lions to franchise tag WR Kenny Golladay in 2021?
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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:
Kenny Golladay quotes/ info: 2020 season
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/586/kenny-golladay-quotes-info-season
This new thread relates to the following thread and the threads linked there:
Romeo Okwara : Free Agent Info ( 2021 season )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/920/romeo-okwara-free-agent-season
Though the Lions will have to create much more salary cap space than the already substantial amount of cap space that's needed ( even factoring in the Lions long term approach ), I think the Lions should place the Franchise Tag on Kenny Golladay. I hope these reports prove to be accurate.
If the Lions can get at least the equivalent of a 2nd Round pick for Kenny Golladay in a future year ( I believe the Lions can ), using the Franchise Tag on him will be well worth it. A trade would then free up the around $16 million cap space needed to place the franchise tag on Golladay.
Because Golladay turns 28 in November and the Lions long term approach, I believe the Lions should tag and trade Golladay. This, is if the Lions indeed get an offer the equivalent of a future year 2nd Round pick as trade compensation. Of course, a team trading for Golladay would need to sign Golladay as part of a trade.
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Post by D6 on Feb 16, 2021 23:31:48 GMT -5
Kenny Golladay ranked a top-10 free agent for 2021
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I'm not surprised that Kenny Golladay is ranked as high as # 6 on this NFL FA list. I am surprised that Everson Griffen is ranked ahead of Romeo Okwara at this stage of Griffen's NFL playing career.
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Post by frenchylions on Feb 17, 2021 19:21:21 GMT -5
I am surprised that Golladay is ranked that high for 2 reasons : - some other big names / performers down the list ; - the fact that he has only played 4.5 games with 20 receptions / 2 TD in 2020.
Moreover, we don't know much about his health status.
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Post by D6 on Feb 18, 2021 2:33:55 GMT -5
8 possible destinations for WR Kenny Golladay in free agency
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Since at least several months ago, the Giants have been rumored to have major interest in Kenny Golladay. I can envision the Giants being the favorite to land Golladay.
I'm not expecting Golladay to sign with the Patriots, as he likely had enough of the 'Patriot Way'.
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Post by D6 on Feb 18, 2021 2:53:26 GMT -5
I am surprised that Golladay is ranked that high for 2 reasons : - some other big names / performers down the list ; - the fact that he has only played 4.5 games with 20 receptions / 2 TD in 2020.
Moreover, we don't know much about his health status.
Good point in particular about Kenny Golladay's health status. Golladay says he's recovered from the hip injury that sidelined him the final 8 1/2 of the 2020 season. Any team seriously interested in signing Golladay will need to exam him to see if he is indeed fully recovered.
Assuming for discussion sake Golladay is fully recovered:
Even with Golladay missing most of the 2021 season, his impact ball skills in the 2019 season and when relatively health in the 2020 season, at least put him in the conversation of the 6th highest ranked FA in 2021. IMHO, a solid case can be made for Golladay being a top 6 FA in 2021 and the same with Golladay not being in the top 6.
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Post by D6 on Feb 21, 2021 10:39:24 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Feb 22, 2021 22:42:00 GMT -5
Rapoport: Kenny Golladay a ‘strong’ candidate for Detroit Lions franchise tag
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At this time, I still believe the most likely outcome. Is Kenny Golladay has the Franchise Tag placed on him by the Lions. With a contract agreement with the Lions and Golladay not occurring by the start of the FA period.
One possibility though is the new Lions brass believes Kenny Golladay will have enough juice in the tank to be a major part of a winning solution in the latter seasons of a long term contract. Hence, make a serious attempt to get Golladay signed before the FA period starts. With the plan of structuring the contract with a somewhat lower salary cap number in 2021. With the thought process of the NFL Salary Cap expected to go up in coming seasons ( fans back in the stands and new NFL TV contracts. ).
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Post by D6 on Feb 23, 2021 13:20:26 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 1, 2021 19:37:16 GMT -5
Six days in, no tags yet
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If the Lions decide not to tag Kenny Golladay, the chances of Golladay re-signing with the Lions is probably somewhere between 1 % and 10 %.
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Post by D6 on Mar 2, 2021 19:35:30 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 8, 2021 16:38:18 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 9, 2021 10:19:31 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 9, 2021 13:00:24 GMT -5
The Lions will not use the franchise tag on WR Kenny Golladay
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Four immediate thoughts:
1. At this time, the Lions look like the favorite to get the # 1 Pick in the 2022 ( without trading up. ). The Eagles also look like a prime contender for the worst record in the NFL. But they are in a division that everyone finished under .500 in the 2020 season. The Bengals also could very realistically be in the mix for the # 1 pick.
2. The Lions need to get a 3rd Round Compensatory Pick in the 2022 Draft for Kenny Golladay. The more the Lions can sign players that are not part of the Compensatory Pick formula ( like WR Tyrrell Williams ), the better. A lower NFL Salary Cap would mean more players will be released. And hence, not subject to the Compensatory Pick Formula.
3. It's more likely the Lions will draft a WR with the 2021 pick # 7 Draft resource.
4. There's a greater chance the Lions will resign Romeo Okwara or replace him with a sizable edge rusher investment.
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Post by D6 on Mar 9, 2021 22:06:25 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 10, 2021 2:38:10 GMT -5
Why the Lions were right to not tag Kenny Golladay
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A negative ramification of not using Franchise Tag on Kenny Golladay is it will be more difficult for Brad Holmes and co. to convince teams, looking to draft a specific QB, that drafting a QB with pick # 7 is still a realistic option for the Lions. Hence, it will be harder to convince teams to trade up with the Lions.
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