Trade Dunta?

[papabear]

Originally Posted by edo783

As things currently stand we can't trade him. Until he signs his franchise offer there isn't a dang thing we can do with him, other than revoke the offer.....OR...someone signs him and pays us two first round picks (could be less if we want to negotiate it down). Once he signs it, then we can trade him if someone is willing to trade. However, IMO I doubt anyone would offer him a contract remotely like what we did (something north of 20 mill guaranteed and 5 years with a total of somewhere around 40 Mill) until they see that he can actually play a full season at the level he used to. Even then, I suspect the number is higher than his actual market worth.

I don't think it makes that big of difference in our ability to trade him. Any trade would require a new deal to be worked out with the other team before anything is finalized. Teams use the franchise tag as a way to buy more time to work out a trade. New England did it with Cassel if I'm not mistaken. Most teams know that no one is going to give up two first round picks. The F-Tag just keeps them in control of the player,whether they sign it or not, so they can see what teams will offer. The other team won't go through with the deal until a deal is in place with the player. I'm not sure if the player ever has to even sign the Franchise offer. If they do they can sign it, and send the trade paperwork to the league right after that.


I could be wrong, but that's my understanding.