CJ's next estimated contract details

[Ronin]

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[dreamcastrocks]

Absolutely.

 

[Chopper0080]

Yes

 

[Arz101]

Yes

 

[az jam]

No

 

[Stout]

Reinforces to me that the franchise tag is the best option.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Reinforces to me that the franchise tag is the best option.

Isn't franchising him over 20M for next year? At that rate and the amount of guaranteed money, the 2 year deal seems well worth it.

 

[Russ Smith]

Yep, it took him a few weeks after Covid but he's been playing much better of late. When you realize who he's playing next to because of injuries, it's pretty impressive he's done this well

He finished up 10.5 sacks in 15 games, Golden 11 in 16. Golden is better against the run but Chandler had 6 forced fumbles, a couple more got taken away by penalty and I think he caused 2-3 INT's too. He's getting older obviously, they both are but he can still play. We need to get some youth on the edge as well

 

[Stout]

Isn't franchising him over 20M for next year? At that rate and the amount of guaranteed money, the 2 year deal seems well worth it.

Is it? I don't know. I'm not in love with having him longer than a year. His decline could be steep and quick.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Is it? I don't know. I'm not in love with having him longer than a year. His decline could be steep and quick.

We don't know for sure since the cap hasn't been set, but CBS sports estimates it at ~18M for normal players, but

Franchise tags will be too cost prohibitive for the Cardinals and Chiefs with outside linebacker Chandler Jones and safety Tyrann Mathieu because of the 120% of prior year's salary provisions. Jones' tag number will be $25 million.

Agent's Take: Davante Adams tops 11 franchise tag candidates for 2022; projected tag salary at each position

It's time to take a look at 2022 franchise tags, breaking down how they work and who's most likely to be tagged

www.cbssports.com

 

[Stout]

We don't know for sure since the cap hasn't been set, but CBS sports estimates it at ~18M.

Agent's Take: Davante Adams tops 11 franchise tag candidates for 2022; projected tag salary at each position

It's time to take a look at 2022 franchise tags, breaking down how they work and who's most likely to be tagged

www.cbssports.com

Only a bit over a mill more than what was quoted above, and we don't have to give him a 2-year deal? Yes, that would be my preference.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Only a bit over a mill more than what was quoted above, and we don't have to give him a 2-year deal? Yes, that would be my preference.

See my edit. Chandler's tag amount is $25M.

 

[Stout]

See my edit. Chandler's tag amount is $25M.

Yeesh, 25 would be far too much. I simply don't want him on a big multi-year deal. Eh, it's a tough situation.

 

[Totally_Red]

Yes

 

[Dayman]

100%

Get some real Dlinemen around him and he will flourish again.

 

[BritCard]

This is pretty much what I think he's worth and ballpark what it would cost to tag him.

Its probably better for him to take the tag though and the guarantees it comes with.

 

[Harry]

Isn't franchising him over 20M for next year? At that rate and the amount of guaranteed money, the 2 year deal seems well worth it.

I’m guessing the Fran tag is $19 mil. At his age he’s more like $15 on a 3 year deal. I just think he’s slipping. I wouldn’t pay it. My preference would be Jermaine Johnson from FSU via Georgia.

 

[BigCardsFan]

To me he has 20 sacks this year.

I would credit all of Goldens sacks to CJ tbh

 

[BritCard]

Isn't franchising him over 20M for next year? At that rate and the amount of guaranteed money, the 2 year deal seems well worth it.

He gets the LB tag so $17.4m.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

25 million for the effing Franchise tag? lol... It's a travesty of a mockery of a shame of a mockery of a travesty!

Sigh, okay, fine...

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[juza76]

He gets the LB tag so $17.4m.

Yes, Cardinals roster has to many holes to let him go

 

[dreamcastrocks]

He gets the LB tag so $17.4m.

He gets 120% of his current salary, so ~ 25M unless I am missing something. His cap hit was $20,176,388 this year.

 

[BritCard]

He gets 120% of his current salary, so ~ 25M unless I am missing something. His cap hit was $20,176,388 this year.

Ooooh didn't know about the 120% thing. No tag then.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Ooooh didn't know about the 120% thing. No tag then.

Exactly. It is re-sign for a smaller 2 year deal with us or more likely he walks. I think he will want a 3-4 year deal. Someone will probably give it to him too.

Let's not forget he did ask to be traded...

 

[Stout]

Exactly. It is re-sign for a smaller 2 year deal with us or more likely he walks. I think he will want a 3-4 year deal. Someone will probably give it to him too.

Let's not forget he did ask to be traded...

I don't think that's right, though. It's supposed to be the average of the top 3 at the position, not 120% of your current salary, IIRC.