Payne expected to be tagged

[visionary]

Oh noes.

We would not sign him even if he hit the open market.

You’re wrong
They decided to tag him when they realized they couldn’t match Stephens honest offer

 

[Hawkeye0202]

100% fan infatuation .......never a chance
Just me, but Hargrave is a way better DT AND player anyway, more consistent. ( compare their stats ).

 

[Hardline]

I told you so.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

That's a lot of money dedicated to the DT position in Washington. Payne would likely receive a Jonathan Allen type long-term deal at minimum. Curious to see if Washington tries to get a long-term deal done or merely tag him risking upsetting Payne.

What they're paying Allen and not to mention the 2 DEs is the reason I'm surprised they tagged him.

 

[Ken]

https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/n...d-to-use-franchise-tag-daron-payne-per-report
Hargrave? The eagles are expected to use their tag on Gardner-Johnson. Tomlinson? Still should have a shot at a decent DT this free agency (if the powers that be decide to get one).

not interested in hargrave.

Too old...Cowboys won't do it either at that age.

 

[USArmyVet]

Jerry doesn't value quality DT's so stop thinking he will ever pay good money for one. He is all about faux 'flash' players which is why Dak, Cooper, Zeke, DLaw are the ones that got the big money.

 

[rambo2]

Don't worry guys, Jerry will spend that money wisely elsewhere. Top notch free agents on the way!

They will sign Pollard, a receiver, a dtackle, and maybe a corner.

 

[the_showstopper]

What they're paying Allen and not to mention the 2 DEs is the reason I'm surprised they tagged him.

both the ends are on rookie deals, and tbh the defense hasn't missed much with both of them missing significant time.
I think they'd rather pay both DT's who are proven performers and rarely missed games in 5 years, vs 2 guys who are unavailable 50% of the time.
Sweat is good, but not irreplaceable.

 

[Sydla]

not interested in hargrave.

Too old...Cowboys won't do it either at that age.

Hargrave can still play. Being 30 isn't some sort of hard line that guys automatically start to suck after it.

He showed no signs of decline having one of his best years ever just last year. He can likely play at a high level for 3-4 more years. Shoot, Fletcher Cox is 32 and also had a better year than any of our DTs.

We wouldn't entertain Hargrave. Not because he can't still play. He can. They are just cheap as hell at DT. They wouldn't entertain signing Hargrave if he was only 26.

 

[quickccc]

Payne had a great year and I expected them to tag him, but fellow DT Johnathan Allen is considered the better DT and best defensive player.

Apparently that sideline fight feud between Payne and Allen is a far thing of the past ? . - Let Bye Gones be Bye Gones ..?

Payne much of his NFL career, was more reknown for his run defense, ..but he really stepped it up in '23, as an interior pass rusher with an astounding 11 sacks.
Contract year and 11 sacks.. he's gonna be among the highest paid DTs because so, imo.

 

[jazzcat22]

Who cares? Only the ones whining about Jerry about a player that was never going to be available anyway.
Off-season meltdown entertainment I guess.

 

[KeepinTime]

Don't worry guys, Jerry will spend that money wisely elsewhere. Top notch free agents on the way!

Or a new sound system for the yacht.

 

[KeepinTime]

Hargrave can still play. Being 30 isn't some sort of hard line that guys automatically start to suck after it.

He showed no signs of decline having one of his best years ever just last year. He can likely play at a high level for 3-4 more years. Shoot, Fletcher Cox is 32 and also had a better year than any of our DTs.

We wouldn't entertain Hargrave. Not because he can't still play. He can. They are just cheap as hell at DT. They wouldn't entertain signing Hargrave if he was only 26.

Wouldn’t mind having Fletcher wearing the star. dude has that dawg in him.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Oh noes.

We would not sign him even if he hit the open market.

Only if he wanted 3 dollars then we'd want him

 

[Coogiguy03]

Wouldn’t mind having Fletcher wearing the star. dude has that dawg in him.

We only like nice guys

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Hargrave can still play. Being 30 isn't some sort of hard line that guys automatically start to suck after it.

He showed no signs of decline having one of his best years ever just last year. He can likely play at a high level for 3-4 more years. Shoot, Fletcher Cox is 32 and also had a better year than any of our DTs.

We wouldn't entertain Hargrave. Not because he can't still play. He can. They are just cheap as hell at DT. They wouldn't entertain signing Hargrave if he was only 26.

DT has one of the longest shelf lives of any position in the nfl. Many of the best ones over the last 20 years played well into their later 30’s… and at a high level.

 

[SiCk_DiAbLo]

What about Baylor NT Siaki Ika 358 pounder?

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

not interested in hargrave.

Too old...Cowboys won't do it either at that age.

39 is just getting started for a pro bowl caliber DT. They’re not running backs

 

[CowboyRoy]

https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/n...d-to-use-franchise-tag-daron-payne-per-report
Hargrave? The eagles are expected to use their tag on Gardner-Johnson. Tomlinson? Still should have a shot at a decent DT this free agency (if the powers that be decide to get one).

We have decent. Dont need decent. Need a stud.

They would be silly not to tag Payne. This way they can trade him.

 

[John813]

Smart move by the skins.

Tag him, entertain trade offers if a deal can't be reached.