Quote:40 million dollar contracts aren't bargain barrel contracts. 8 million per year will put you in the top 10 at every position in the NFL, including quarterback. Some positions it will put you at the top. They might seem bargain barrel to you because we can afford so many, but the fact of the matter is that 20 teams and possibly more can't afford even 1 of those contracts. The Jaguars would be in competition with 10 other teams for mid lvl or better free agents and only 5 or so have the ability to sign multiple top 25 type free agents.


So yes, the majority of the league would roll over to those offers.

You have much to learn sir. Spotrac.com is a wonderful resource. 

 

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/aver...arterback/

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/aver...-receiver/

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/average/tackle/

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/aver...nsive-end/

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/average/linebacker/

http://www.spotrac.com/rankings/nfl/average/cornerback/

 

8 mil/yr doesn't get you in the top 10 in any of those positions. 10 mil/yr doesn't get you in the top 10 in many of those positions. Certainly not the 'elite FA of that year at that position.' Those guys get top value for the position. Even the new FA interior lineman (Nicks, Mankins, Evans, Levitre, Joseph) are getting 8 mil a year. You don't get bargains in FA.

 

Let's continue with the Greg Hardy. The franchise tag for DE last year was 11.175 mil. Charles Johnson signed for 12.6/yr three years ago, Mario Williams 16/yr, Chris Long 12.06/yr. You honestly think the best young stud FA DE of this class is going to sign somewhere for 8/yr. You are quite the silly person my friend.

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