(05-14-2019, 06:38 AM)Jags02 Wrote:

(05-13-2019, 04:16 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: I'm not advocating trading for Rudolph.  I was attempting to answer a question. 
I'm not certain what he's looking for.

I think Oliver will be a real contributor as a move TE before we reach the bye-week if not right away - and I like Swaim in the in-line role. 
I also like that they seem to be looking for a good lead-blocking H-Back.  
I'm not feeling desperate at the TE spot, but it is a bit thin on paper since we are counting on youth and a couple of journeymen types to perform. 

Rudolph wouldn't make financial sense for the Jags unless the vikes release him - and even then some team will likely want to pay him more than the Jags can responsibly offer.

You may not be advocating for Rudolph, but I am. He's precisely what we need, and we can figure out the finances especially if money is freed up for Telvin. I'd rather not have to trade for Rudolph, but I'm fine even giving up a 5th round pick to get him.

I'd also like to see them sign S Tre Flowers Boston and/or extend Ngakoue.

You may be able to figure out a way to bring Rudolph in on a two year deal, but you probably aren't going to do that AND extend Ngakoue.  
Take a look at the top TE salaries, https://overthecap.com/position/tight-end/.
Then look at Rudoplh's production over the past three years. How much do you think he'd cost annually as a FA or after a trade and restructure? 

I think getting him for two years at $6.5 million per year would probably be the best bargain possible.

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