Quote:It's not about the money.

 

It's about putting the best team on the field and putting the roster in the best position in the long run.

 

If the rookie earns the starting job by the end of the season, the tag year could be his final year.

 

If not and Prince continues to play well, then you still only paid big money one year.  You can still walk away if you don't come to terms.

 

There's really zero to lose by tagging him.  He wouldn't be taking any money from anyone, wouldn't change free agency, and wouldn't change the draft.

 

I simply can't see any negative in this.