(01-06-2023, 10:57 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(01-05-2023, 11:18 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote: Engram obviously must be the Jaguars top priority.  However, I don't see the team using the franchise tag on Engram.  The franchise tag is projected to be around $12 million for tight ends and if you did it, the Jaguars would incur all $12 million in 2023.  The Jaguars can offer a favorable deal that will count less against the cap.  Even Christian Kirk's deal is only counting $7.5 million against the Jaguars cap this year.  The Jaguars can make an attractive offer to Engram by giving a back loaded contract with guaranteed money and a large signing bonus.

In regards to Taylor, I think they make the tough choice and let him go.  Walker Little is an option and we need the money more elsewhere.

Is that you Coach Coughlin?

While there are different shades of grey, it is common practice in the NFL for the first year of a multi-year contract to have a lower cap hit than future years.  I'm fine with backloading contracts if it is done in moderation and done with players such as Engram who I see as being a key contributor for multiple seasons going forward.

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