Quote:Interesting.

 

They may very well offer him a smaller deal after the deadline passes.  Making him the ninth highest paid tackle would likely be overpaying him in 2017. They may want to chip away at that number.

 

A deal that's closer to Parnell's numbers makes sense here. 

It's definitely interesting but also risky, I don't know how Beachum would be inclined to sign here again if they don't pick up the option they agreed on last year. I mean it's perfectly legitimate to try and get a smaller deal done if they are not convinced he deserves those numbers but it's also risky as it could backfire and the player may be willing to test free agency. 

 

I guess all we can do is wait and see.

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