You are missing a key piece of this argument. We need to see what the NFL and the CBA classifies a TE and WR as. Do any of these specifically state that if a TE lines up wide, he is now considered a WR? If a TE is allowed to line up wide, then he is still a TE. An offensive lineman has to report as an eligible receiver when he lines up as a TE. A TE doesn't when he lines up wide. There is a lot of area here not covered in your argument.

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Posted by Midget Death Squad

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Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:46 am to iwasthere

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We need to see what the NFL and the CBA classifies a TE and WR as

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Under Article 9, Section 2 of the CBA, “[T]he tender will apply to the position in which the player participated in the most plays.” Thus, if Graham was lined up wide or in the slot more times than he was lined up as a tight end, he’s a receiver.

I'm just going based off of this info, but this is what the article states

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Posted by Jcorye1

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Posted on 1/14/14 at 7:24 am to iwasthere

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You are missing a key piece of this argument. We need to see what the NFL and the CBA classifies a TE and WR as. Do any of these specifically state that if a TE lines up wide, he is now considered a WR? If a TE is allowed to line up wide, then he is still a TE. An offensive lineman has to report as an eligible receiver when he lines up as a TE. A TE doesn't when he lines up wide. There is a lot of area here not covered in your argument.

Finley a couple of years ago could not be franchised because he would have been classified as a WR. From what I remember, it's if they are not in at least a 3 point stance next to the OT, they are considered a WR for the play.

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