Franchise-tag primer: Predictions for all 32 NFL teams Published: Feb 13, 2017 at 01:39 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host The 2017 offseason is off and running. Veterans have already started to get pink slips, and Wednesday marks the first day that teams can place the franchise tag on key free agents. Below are predictions for what all 32 teams will do with the tag over the next few weeks. Teams have until March 1 to designate a franchise player or transition player. Ten players were tagged last season, the most since 21 were tagged back in 2012. I project nine players will get tagged this year, including many of the . No-brainers 1) , S, Kansas City Chiefs: Berry told NFL Network's Connie Fox Colleen Wolfe in Houston that he again this season. That won't stop the from placing the tag on Berry again, though, if the two sides can't work out a long-term deal. This negotiation has the potential to get acrimonious, and it's worth remembering Berry did not report to camp last season until August 28. 2) , OLB/DE, Arizona Cardinals: Sometimes coaches make this too easy. "Chandler's because if we have to, we will franchise him," coach Bruce Anthony Hitchens Jersey Arians said after the season. The last March and want to get their money's worth. He enjoyed a terrific first season in Arizona. UPDATE: The tagged Jones . 3) , RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: 's long-term contract on Pittsburgh's offseason to-do list (well, after humoring 's ). Considering Bell's history of injuries , a one-year deal sounds about right. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport that a tag was on the way for Bell. It , according to MMQB's Albert Breer. UPDATE: The used their exclusive franchise tag on Bell on Feb. 27. 4) , DT, Carolina Panthers: Like Arians, coach Ron Rivera was probably more honest with the pre s than his front office wished. Rivera that the would "probably" place the franchise tag on Short, which complicates negotiations in the meantime. Rivera walked the comment back somewhat, but he was just declaring the obvious regarding his best defensive lineman. Being able to keep Short is one reason why the didn't want to pay long-term. UPDATE: The tagged Short . 5) , QB, Washington Redskins: The question here is whether the place the higher-priced "exclusive" franchise tag on Cousins or not. If the choose not to, a team like the could theoretically away in exchange for two first-round draft picks. That sounds far-fetched, as does any scenario where Cousins leaves Washington. Cousins earned almost $20 million on the tag last season and will make close to $24 million if he's tagged again this season. Insert "You like that" " " joke here. UPDATE: The slapped the exclusive franchise tag on Cousins . We have the facts, and we're voting 'yes' 6) , WR, Cleveland Browns: The have too much cap room and not enough talent to let promising young players walk away. Paying Pryor more than $15 million via the tag sounds odd when he was available for any team to sign not so long ago, but everything about Pryor's career arc is odd. With Pryor still so new to the receiver position, there's reason to believe he can get even better. Marcus Allen Jersey 7) , CB, Houston Texans: Some team is going to pay the this season. Why not the team that knows him best? Retaining Bouye via the tag rather than a long-term deal mitigates the risk that Bouye is a one-year wonder. 8) , DE, New York Giants: After waiting two extra years for a long-term deal following his , is still only 28 years old. He says he's done with one-year contracts, but he might not have a choice. The defensive end tag will cost $17 million, so this would not be an easy decision for the . Letting him walk away in free agency, with defensive tackle also up, would be even tougher. UPDATE: The tagged on Feb. 27, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. 9) , OLB, Los Angeles Chargers: Above-average edge rushers normally don't make it to free agency unle s there are extenuating circumstances. There aren't any here, unle s you count new coordinator Gus Bradley. It makes no sense for the to develop Ingram into such a high-quality starter only to watch another team enjoy his prime. UPDATE: The tagged Ingram on Feb. 27, Rapoport reported. Coin flips that land on 'no tag' 1) , LB, New England Patriots: Listen to the "Sound FX" and gain an appreciation for Hightower's leadership on the New England defense. In theory, the dealt away and in part so they could pay Hightower. Bill Belichick Chad Henne Jersey has never hidden his appreciation for Hightower, although the coach never hesitates to banish trusted from the inner circle if their price tag gets too high. 2) , DT, Baltimore Ravens: It's obvious, based on their comments, that the value Williams' run-stopping ability and view him as a core piece. There aren't many humans alive built like him, and Damon "Snacks" Harrison last year for defensive linemen who don't rush the pa ser. In the end, the seem more likely to strike a long-term deal with Williams than give him $13.5 million for one season. 3) , WR, Chicago Bears: On one hand, Jeffery has mi sed 11 games the last two seasons because of injuries and suspension. He'll cost $17.5 million if the tag him for a second consecutive year. On the other hand, this regime is coming off a three-win season with few top-shelf players and more cap room than it knows what to do with. General manager Ryan Pace is stuck in a difficult spot, but I'd ultimately gue s Jeffery strikes it rich elsewhere. Not quite 4) , CB, Buffalo Bills: Gilmore fell out of favor in Buffalo last season, and now there's a new coaching staff. head man Sean McDermott made his name in Carolina by coaching up spare parts in the secondary, not paying big bucks to up-and-down talent. 5) , CB, Los Angeles Rams: There has been local speculation that Johnson could get tagged for the second straight year for the price of $16.74 million. Paying mid-level starters like superstars is how you get stuck in . Safety would make more sense than JuJu Smith-Schuster Jersey Johnson. UPDATE: The tagged Johnson on March 1, four hours before the deadline. 6) , OLB, Green Bay Packers: General manager Ted Thompson retained Perry on a one-year, $5 million contract last season. Perry will cost a lot more this time after a breakout season, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Perry re-signed before free agency starts. Thompson has a knack for getting his players to sign reasonable deals. 7) , OG, Cincinnati Bengals: Zeitler made and would make for a logical tag candidate. But the don't like to pay guards and are retaining 35-year-old tackle . 8) Riley Reiff/ , OL, Detroit Lions: Both players can start in the NFL, but they were drafted by the previous regime and fall short of tag-worthy status. 9) Barry Church/ , DB, Dallas Cowboys: The Joneses face a tricky offseason. They have a host of good-not-great contributors set to hit free agency, wanting to be rewarded for a season that ended in a No. 1 seed. As long as the remember those 13 wins didn't have much to do with their defense, they should be fine. Box safeties like Church don't make that much in free agency. Teams without realistic candidates Atlanta Falcons: The lack of high-quality free agents is one bright spot for the after to their season. Denver Broncos: and are two notable names who could leave as free agents. Indianapolis Colts: New general manager Chris Ballard will be unloading a lot of Ryan Grigson's players, not trying to keep them. Jacksonville Jaguars: Safety had a nice 2017 season, but not a type of season. The don't have any other real options. Miami Dolphins: and are two free agents the are expected to try to retain. Minnesota Vikings: Two of their tackles, and , are headed for free agency. New Orleans Saints: Consider it a good sign that defensive tackle could be the ' best free agent. New York Jets: General manager Mike Maccagnan already re-signed the team's most useful pending free agent, guard . Philadelphia Eagles: Run-stuffers can get paid in free agency, but the aren't going to use the tag on after investing so much in . Oakland Raiders: Tony Gonzalez Jersey is the closest the have to a key starter in free agency, which bodes well for them making the playoffs again in 2017. San Francisco 49ers: Even if this entire roster was about to hit free agency, the team might not have a player to use the franchise tag on. Seattle Seahawks: The is a sign that the won't consider the tag again for struggling kicker . Tampa Bay Buccaneers: once was given the franchise tag in San Diego. That won't happen again in Tampa. Tenne see Titans: The didn't give a fifth-year option to guard before 2016, so they aren't likely to use the franchise tag on him now. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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