re: Cowherd-sourced rumor: Russell Wilson looking at NY Giants as FA due to wife's career

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Franchise tags should be abolished, teams should not be able to force a player to play for them after their contract expires

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Some of the smarter teams in the league hardly ever even use it any more.

Look at all the Steelers have burnt holding onto that card with Bell. Trades are hard to pull off, very small window to negotiate, ends up creating a toxic situation all around you’re better off keeping the cap space and getting the 3rd round comp pick and replacing the position

A little different with QBs but QBs have much more leverage given their franchise tag number are insane and it’s so easy for them to stay healthy these days and the teams are willing to pay them top dollar with guaranteed money that gets hard to pass up