Quote:Can the team still use the Transition Tag on Beachum before March 9? 

 

If so - then that is also an option.

It would be about 13.7 million for a tackle in 2017 I think. That figure, incidentally, is only 700K more than what Beachum was set to be guaranteed in year one of his option if picked up. 

 

Just something to consider as a safety valve if they don't get something else done. 

Is it possible that the Jags might have some additional insight into where things stand with that repaired knee, and that the reason behind all of this has more to do with health than money?  Yes, he played 15 games, but maybe they've got some info from the end of season physicals that would lead them to consider the current strategy. 

 

I am reluctant to believe they'd make this move knowing the potential is that they'd wind up paying more for the guy than they already were on track for based on his current contract parameters. 

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