Why do teams have to decide on the 5th yr option. The yr prior?

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Always wondered, but specifically now with LVE. Be nice to see how he does this year before having ti make a decision. Anyone know the reason?

 

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Whoa. Zero reply thread. *cries*

 

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Always wondered, but specifically now with LVE. Be nice to see how he does this year before having ti make a decision. Anyone know the reason?

Its basically a mini version of the franchise tag designed to allow teams to control player movement at their option without having to use a franchise or transition cap designation. It is a "perk" for the owners, which allows them to control a highly valuable first round draft choice for one more year, if they so desire.

Per the CBA the team must inform the player that they will exercise and/or decline the option so the player is fully aware that they will be under contract for 1 more year or that they will be free agents. It allows the team to manage the cap hit with a known figure.

It is non-negotiable.

So, the reason it is done one year in advance is the salary - The mechanics of the CBA indicate that the salary is set in the players fourth year - at the transition tag level for the first ten draft picks - the average of the highest ten players at that particular position. The remaining selections ( 11-32 ) are based on the average 3rd - 25th selections. No other bonuses etc are allowed.

 

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Thanks man. I appreciate it. Just for kicks do you happen to know the difference in calculation for 5th yr vs franchise tag?

 

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It's basically because the nfl wanted the 5th year option on first rounders but they had to negotiate with the nflpa to get it. The nflpa wanted it to be a year early and originally got it to be guaranteed for injury. But now they negotiated it to be fully guaranteed. Which makes it not as valuable to teams as it used to be.

 

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Thanks man. I appreciate it. Just for kicks do you happen to know the difference in calculation for 5th yr vs franchise tag?

Franchise / Transition tag Numbers 2021

• QB: $25,104,000 / $23,106,000
• DE: $16,069,000 / $12,926,000
• WR: $15,983,000 / $14,340,000
• CB: $15,060,000 / $13,294,000
• LB: $14,791,000 / $12,716,000
• DT: $13,888,000 / $11,752,000
• OL: $13,754,000 / $12,657,000
• SF: $10,612,000 / $9,052,000
• TE: $9,601,000 / $8,182,000
• RB: $8,655,000 / $7,217,000
• ST: $4,482,000 / $4,068,000

5th year Option (to be paid in 2022, if exercised
Bolded players have has options exercised
Italicized players have had the option declined

1. Baker Mayfield, Browns, QB $18.858
2. Saquon Barkley, Giants, RB $7.217
3. Sam Darnold, Jets, QB $18.858
4. Denzel Ward, Browns, CB $13.294
5. Bradley Chubb, Broncos, LB $12.716
6. Quenton Nelson, Colts, G $13.754
7. Josh Allen, Bills, QB $23.106
8. Roquan Smith, Bears, LB $9.735
9. Mike McGlinchey, 49ers, OT $10.88
10. Josh Rosen, Cardinals, QB - Not Eligible / Released from Contract
11. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers, S $10.612
12. Vita Vea, Buccaneers, DT $7.638
13. Daron Payne, Washington, DT $8.529
14. Marcus Davenport, Saints, DE $9.553
15. Kolton Miller, Raiders, OT $10.88 - Extended, not declined
    
16. Tremaine Edmunds, Bills, LB $12.716
17. Derwin James, Chargers, S $9.052
18. Jaire Alexander, Packers, CB $13.294
19. Leighton Vander Esch, Cowboys, LB $9.145
20. Frank Ragnow, Lions, C $12.657
21. Billy Price, Bengals, C $10.413
22. Rashaan Evans, Titans, LB $9.735
23. Isaiah Wynn, Patriots, OT $10.413- no decision made at time of post
24. D.J. Moore, Panthers, WR $11.116
25. Hayden Hurst, Falcons, TE $5.428
26. Calvin Ridley, Falcons, WR $11.116
27. Rashaad Penny, Seahawks, RB $4.523
28. Terrell Edmunds,Steelers, S $6.753
29. Taven Bryan, Jaguars, DT $7.638- no decision made at time of post
30. Mike Hughes, Vikings, CB $12.643
31. Sony Michel, Patriots, RB $4.523 - no decision made at time of post
    
32. Lamar Jackson, Ravens, QB $23.106