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Rams43
Well, I guess that I was doing both, dz.

Asking a question and making a statement, that is. And hoping to stimulate some thinking and discussion in the process.

Which your outstanding post has richly contributed to, btw.

It seems that we agree on Tavon.

And mostly agree on Watkins, too.

So, your bottom line, how high would you go on Watkins salary to extend him? Or do you have a limit?

My arbitrary line in the sand is $10 million per for a minimum of 5 years and I’m fine with a heavy guarantee. But if Watkins wants more, then I’m fine with dipping back into the FA pool with S&M calling the shots. Like they did with Woods last year.

You?

On a long term extension in light of Jeffrey's and Devante Adams, I'm estimating he'll get something in the $11.5M range. I'd be comfortable with that.

But that's not my preference. Given his lower than expected production, I'd be most comfortable with doing a 1 year prove it deal like Jeffrey's and Prior did last year. It really doesn't matter much what you pay over 1 year because there is no long term risk. I do hope that they don't have to use the franchise tag though.

My least favorite outcome is to let him walk. I'm not at all comfortable with what I see out there in the FA pool and as I posted the other day, I'm skeptical that the Rams can "pull a Woods" this year. Woods was a homerun, value signing that don't happen every year.