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Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

11-03-2010, 04:58 PM

Assuming he comes in and plays well enough to warrant keeping him around (which shouldn't be too hard) can he be franchise tagged? or because he was released is there some type of clause?

The last time the Bills made the playoffs was 1999.
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11-03-2010, 05:02 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Yes, they can franchise him.
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11-03-2010, 05:04 PM

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Yes, but it would cost the bills $10 million.
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11-03-2010, 05:04 PM

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Without a new CBA I'm not sure if tags are applicable.
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11-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by MikeMacie

Yes, but it would cost the bills $10 million.

With all the money they saved by cutting ties with Kawika Mitchell, Marshawn Lynch, Trent Edwards, and Aaron Schobel...10 million seems like nothing...especially if he plays well.

chances are if he hits the open market he'll want to sign with someone other than us.

The last time the Bills made the playoffs was 1999.
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11-03-2010, 05:44 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

I am going to guess he will sign a 2 yr extension for around the same money he is making now with some escalators in his contract to take it up to the 5-6 Millions range if he hits them. I guess this happens within the next two weeks.
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11-03-2010, 05:49 PM

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Probably a very good chance he bolts for Miami, Dallas, New York, or New England when the season is over.
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11-03-2010, 05:49 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by Ed

Without a new CBA I'm not sure if tags are applicable.

this is quoted for truth, it is not determined if franchise tags will be included in the new CBA, so no he couldn't unless the new CBA allowed it
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11-03-2010, 05:50 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by lightningbolt444

I am going to guess he will sign a 2 yr extension for around the same money he is making now with some escalators in his contract to take it up to the 5-6 Millions range if he hits them. I guess this happens within the next two weeks.

Would not surprise me one bit.
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11-03-2010, 06:57 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

He won't sign an extension with this team.

Originally posted by mysticsoto

Lecter is right in everything he said.
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11-03-2010, 06:57 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by Dr. Lecter

He won't sign an extension with this team.

Nor will he get away for nothing if he performs.

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11-03-2010, 07:06 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by Dr. Lecter

He won't sign an extension with this team.

How are you so sure of that if we offer him what hes making now and performance based escalators thats probably WAY more than what he would get on the open market.
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11-03-2010, 11:12 PM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

of course, of course. all the meatheads think that because we were bad enough to claim him that we won't have any chance of signing him if he plays well. how do you guys keep on keeping?

Originally posted by Dr. Lecter

He won't sign an extension with this team.

when did you become psychic? what are fridays take 5 lottery numbers going to be?

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11-04-2010, 12:26 AM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

It will depend on the contract language of the new CBA
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11-04-2010, 05:01 AM

Re: Can Merriman be Franchise Tagged?

Originally posted by HurkeyNuts

of course, of course. all the meatheads think that because we were bad enough to claim him that we won't have any chance of signing him if he plays well. how do you guys keep on keeping?

when did you become psychic? what are fridays take 5 lottery numbers going to be?

It is history.

Why would he sign here when he can test the market and go to a better team? If he plays well he will be in line for a huge pay day. If he does not, the team won't want him back.

This will be his first chance to test the open market. It is highly unlikely he signs with a team that has only had him for half of a season.

Originally posted by mysticsoto

Lecter is right in everything he said.
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