...he pays $2 mil to be a free agent. Eagles get back the $20 mil.
Now, they can franchise him and hope to trade him. But, who would do that? I think the few team(s) that might want Foles know the Eagles will have to ultimately take off the franchise tag.
Or, they'd have a $25 million backup who the fans will be clamoring for when Wentz plays a poor half.
Whatever happens, I hope it turns out well for Foles. Â
The Eagles will hold discussions with teams to see which might be interested in trading for him, presumably for a 3rd round draft choice this year, which would be better than next year’s late 3rd round compensatory pick they would otherwise get for him.
If there is no interest, they will just release him.
Current thinking is that the Jaguars and perhaps the Broncos might be willing to do a deal, but no one knows for sure yet.
The Eagles will hold discussions with teams to see which might be interested in trading for him, presumably for a 3rd round draft choice this year, which would be better than next year’s late 3rd round compensatory pick they would otherwise get for him.
If there is no interest, they will just release him.
Current thinking is that the Jaguars and perhaps the Broncos might be willing to do a deal, but no one knows for sure yet.
RE: Wouldn’t they have to have 20 million in space Â
two years. At 25 million he would of course be expensive but if the Eagles view him as a guarantee that they remain competitive they may be willing to bite that bullet.
who is a one year option only. Who is going to give them a worthy draft pick for a one year player?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
this was discussed a few days ago. While the formality of the Mutual Option wasn't picked up, the discussion explains the contract and the steps that need to transpire for Foles. Foles Contract Discussion - ( New Window )
who is a one year option only. Who is going to give them a worthy draft pick for a one year player?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
It isn't a 1yr option only. Foles has the right to negotiate an extension with the Eagles or the new trading team up to July. The tag only restricts Foles ability to negotiate on the open market while guaranteeing a $25M salary once the tender is signed.
Yes. The $2M is his responsibility to decline the Mutual option of $20M for 2019. He isn't eligible for the tag until the current contract is voided.
Why would his agent agree to this?
Sign a contract that potentially pays you $20 mil that you can get out of but the team can still franchise tag you and pay you roughly $20 mil.
It is a crazy contract with various hurdles that I haven't seen before. I just looked at Spotrac and the contract has been voided with Foles paying the $2M. Consequently the details of the Mutual Option are no longer visible. It was an interesting contract to study for geeks like me.
and give up a high draft pick (1st and 2nd Round) for me does not sound like a good move for any franchise, and I think more highly of FOles than most on here. And, say what you want about Kirk Cousins being a loser in big game (which is true and Foles being the opposite), Kirk Cousins is a better QB than Foles by a good distance.
The word is they would be happy with a third round pick this year vs. the late third round compensatory pick next year.
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
The word is they would be happy with a third round pick this year vs. the late third round compensatory pick next year.
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
$2mm deducted or added?
Why would they get a cap hit for receiving money from a player?
RE: RE: If he's tagged, then the Eagles are trying to trade someone Â
who is a one year option only. Who is going to give them a worthy draft pick for a one year player?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
It isn't a 1yr option only. Foles has the right to negotiate an extension with the Eagles or the new trading team up to July. The tag only restricts Foles ability to negotiate on the open market while guaranteeing a $25M salary once the tender is signed.
Agreed but the open market is where Foles will get the most amount money. If I were Foles, I'd take the tag, play for the Eagles (or whomever) for FT$ in 2019 and hit the open market in 2020.
And if I were a GM, I'd stay away from trading for Foles because he could very well walk at the end of 2019
OTC has them currently at $16M over the 2019 Salary cap, and Nick accounts for $21.6M of cap space. There was an article earlier in the week that says they were going to do this to trade him. I'm not sure how much they will receive in return. They can still save $20M on the cap if they cut him after Jun-1 ($18.8M pre-jun-1)
It is sort of funny that everyone was lovey lovey Â
who is a one year option only. Who is going to give them a worthy draft pick for a one year player?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
A team that has spoken with Foles' agent and is confident they can do a long term deal, and fears a bidding war if he hits FA
The word is they would be happy with a third round pick this year vs. the late third round compensatory pick next year.
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
$2mm deducted or added?
Why would they get a cap hit for receiving money from a player?
RE: It is sort of funny that everyone was lovey lovey Â
and wanted to do right with each over and now it is a business.
At the end of the day its always a business, but there seems to still be a feeling of amicability. Impressive considering how weird the situation is with the payback.
Now, they can franchise him and hope to trade him. But, who would do that? I think the few team(s) that might want Foles know the Eagles will have to ultimately take off the franchise tag.
Or, they'd have a $25 million backup who the fans will be clamoring for when Wentz plays a poor half.
It’s in his contract. Both sides played their hands. In the words of Tony Soprano, ‘It’s business.’
If there is no interest, they will just release him.
Current thinking is that the Jaguars and perhaps the Broncos might be willing to do a deal, but no one knows for sure yet.
If there is no interest, they will just release him.
Current thinking is that the Jaguars and perhaps the Broncos might be willing to do a deal, but no one knows for sure yet.
My understanding is that they don't have to be under the cap until 3/13 when the 2019 cap goes into effect.
I've never heard of a contract like that before.
Do the eagles apply that 2 mil to the cap? I.e. Do they get extra cap from this?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
Yes. The $2M is his responsibility to decline the Mutual option of $20M for 2019. He isn't eligible for the tag until the current contract is voided.
Foles Contract Discussion - ( New Window )
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does he still pay the $2 mil?
Yes. The $2M is his responsibility to decline the Mutual option of $20M for 2019. He isn't eligible for the tag until the current contract is voided.
Why would his agent agree to this?
Sign a contract that potentially pays you $20 mil that you can get out of but the team can still franchise tag you and pay you roughly $20 mil.
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
It isn't a 1yr option only. Foles has the right to negotiate an extension with the Eagles or the new trading team up to July. The tag only restricts Foles ability to negotiate on the open market while guaranteeing a $25M salary once the tender is signed.
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does he still pay the $2 mil?
Yes. The $2M is his responsibility to decline the Mutual option of $20M for 2019. He isn't eligible for the tag until the current contract is voided.
Why would his agent agree to this?
Sign a contract that potentially pays you $20 mil that you can get out of but the team can still franchise tag you and pay you roughly $20 mil.
It is a crazy contract with various hurdles that I haven't seen before. I just looked at Spotrac and the contract has been voided with Foles paying the $2M. Consequently the details of the Mutual Option are no longer visible. It was an interesting contract to study for geeks like me.
Eagles then Franchise him for $25 million.
If I am Foles I refuse to sign franchise tender and destroy their cap space forcing them to make him a FA
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
$2mm deducted or added?
Why would they get a cap hit for receiving money from a player?
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who is a one year option only. Who is going to give them a worthy draft pick for a one year player?
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
It isn't a 1yr option only. Foles has the right to negotiate an extension with the Eagles or the new trading team up to July. The tag only restricts Foles ability to negotiate on the open market while guaranteeing a $25M salary once the tender is signed.
Agreed but the open market is where Foles will get the most amount money. If I were Foles, I'd take the tag, play for the Eagles (or whomever) for FT$ in 2019 and hit the open market in 2020.
And if I were a GM, I'd stay away from trading for Foles because he could very well walk at the end of 2019
The receiving team wants Foles to do great but in the end, "doing great" will cost them a lot of money. It isn't a path I would like the team I was rooting for, to travel
A team that has spoken with Foles' agent and is confident they can do a long term deal, and fears a bidding war if he hits FA
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The word is they would be happy with a third round pick this year vs. the late third round compensatory pick next year.
Look at the $25 million salary as a placeholder until they negotiate a more reasonable contract, although he would likely get around $20 million a year on the open market.
Yes, the $2 million would be deducted from this year’s cap. Remember they overpaid him last year as part of the overall contract scheme.
$2mm deducted or added?
Why would they get a cap hit for receiving money from a player?
At the end of the day its always a business, but there seems to still be a feeling of amicability. Impressive considering how weird the situation is with the payback.