Quote:I would say yes. Technically, his contract ran out, so he should count towards the comp formula. I don't think we have enough high profile free agents to get us a comp pick next year, but he should count.

 

Kelvin Beachum will count toward a 2018 compensatory pick if we lose more UFAs including him than we gain this year.

 

Quote:Yeah from what I have read Whitworth is the only better LT than Beachum available. Clady is also available now but I don't know how he played last season and if he would be an upgrade

 

Ryan Clady was great in Denver. Unfortunately knee and foot injuries kept him out two of his last three seasons there, which is why he was traded to the Jets. His best days were when he protected Jay Cutler.

 

Quote:Can the team still use the transition tag on Beachum before March 9? 

 

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

 

The deadline to tag a player is March 1.

 

Quote:What would the difference be as far as money between the transition and franchise tag?

 

It is not possible to give you exact dollar amounts ATM, but this link explains everything:

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...signations

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