got an offer. The Giants are saying "here's what we think you're worth and/or are willing to pay. See if you can get anything better in the open market. Give us a chance to match."
I think he's gone. Less sure about him than Joseph of course in that regard. He's over 30 and has an injury history. But FA is historically about overpaying, and somebody might do that because of his sack totals, even though most were obtained against the Redskins.
for wanting to test the waters or leave if he found greener pastures. He's been a great Giant, was instrumental on two championship teams, and has always conducted himself with class.
All that said, I don't think we should have offered him much, and I expect that someone else will pay more and he's gone. If that's the case, thanks JT and looking forward to your Ring of Honor induction.
some team will see the production from last year and in past years and will be willing to overpay for the big name. Especially at that position. The Giants won't want to match that.
But at a team friendly price. On a side note, I just saw that he posted a picture of a Lion on his Instagram. Hopefully that has no meaning but why a picture of a lion?
his sack production last year is not a true picture of his ability anymore. We have to know that, other teams will not, and offer more than he is worth. A lot of teams do that. Thats why the team who is letting them go are the best judge of what a player (especially and older one)is really worth. If someone is fooled he will be gone.
Probably my favorite Giant of this era, next to Eli. It would suck to see him in another uniform, but as much as it pains me to type this, I'm not breaking the bank for Tuck. I still think he's a good player-he's still really good versus the run-but he's on the back nine of his career. I'm all for him returning at a reasonable price.
I think Tuck is going to get a lot more than people imagine Â
I don't see a team breaking the bank on him and if someone does I can see it being one of those deals where he is cut after one mildly productive season like Kevin Boss or Gibil Wilson
RE: I think Tuck is going to get a lot more than people imagine Â
contract or a lot of guaranteed money. He is constantly banged up and on the wrong side of thirty. I would offer him a three year deal with only the first year guaranteed. The money could be anywhere from 3 to 4 million per. With a team option on the rest.
The notion someone is going to offer him big money or multiple years ignores past history. He's a good team player. If someone is going to overvalue him, so be it. I hope its not us.
what the market thinks about you? You don't have to take a job with another organization, but if you worked for 1 firm your whole career, it would be at the very least to find out your worth. This is 0 disrespect to the Giants
Has earned the right to test the waters. He should grab all that he can, as it seems he is having a harder time staying on the field. A football career is short as it is, you never know when it will end.
Just hope its not in our division or with the Jets.
Must be a weak class.....
I think he's gone. Less sure about him than Joseph of course in that regard. He's over 30 and has an injury history. But FA is historically about overpaying, and somebody might do that because of his sack totals, even though most were obtained against the Redskins.
All that said, I don't think we should have offered him much, and I expect that someone else will pay more and he's gone. If that's the case, thanks JT and looking forward to your Ring of Honor induction.
i know some will say that is insane but those 11 sacks loom large
i know some will say that is insane but those 11 sacks loom large
I agree with this. Some team with tons of cap space and a need at pass rusher will overpay for the name and the perceived production last year.
He won't get that via UFA, and my educated guess is NYG offered around $4M.
The notion someone is going to offer him big money or multiple years ignores past history. He's a good team player. If someone is going to overvalue him, so be it. I hope its not us.
Just hope its not in our division or with the Jets.