Multiple reports say Jets will use franchise tag on Muhammad Wilkerson

[gmf1369]

The Jets haven’t given up on the idea of holding onto both defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson and defensive tackle Damon Harrison, but they only have one franchise tag to use to ensure that a player can’t leave without compensation in the form of two first-round picks or a package agreed on in a trade.

Wilkerson has been the expected recipient of that tag for some time and nothing has changed about the Jets’ plans with the deadline to use the tag a little more than 24 hours away. Kim Jones of NFL Media and Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News are both reporting Monday that the Jets will use the tag on Wilkerson.

The tag for defensive ends this year comes in at a little over $15.7 million, all of which would be guaranteed if and when Wilkerson signs the tag. The two sides would still have until July 15 to talk about a longer contract and, as mentioned, the Jets could also trade Wilkerson to another club although Mehta reports that’s an unlikely outcome.

With Wilkerson getting the tag and the team working to re-sign quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the chances that Harrison hits the open market look likelier with a little more than a week to go before the new league year starts.

 

[lounap23]

This was a given...... There isn't a scenario in the world where this didn't/doesn't happen.

Even if we plan on trading him this was a must do move.

 

[Metjetgal]

This was expected. Now work out a deal or get a first for him.

 

[mykcuz]

I hate to lose a guy of his talent, but the fact is we are in cap hell. If macc can make deals half as well as he did last year, he can turn mo into 3 starters of need while freeing up cap space.

Excited to watch this play out.

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[BlindsideD'Brick]

I hate to lose a guy of his talent, but the fact is we are in cap hell. If macc can make deals half as well as he did last year, he can turn mo into 3 starters of need while freeing up cap space.

Excited to watch this play out.

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According to Mehta (take that for what it's worth), many within the organization feel Sheldon Richardson is the better player, and more of a building block. They want to see how Leonard Williams develops next season, and see if Richardson can stay out of trouble for a while. If those things check out, they're fine with Wilkerson walking next season because their d-line will still be stellar.

Again, this is "insider info" from Manish Mehta, who I normally disregard. But there does appear to be some plausibility to this. I have some concerns that a team is going to give up a first round pick, AND pay Wilkerson a ton of money. Would the Jets settle for later draft picks if they can't get a first? They might not have a choice.

 

[gmf1369]

According to Mehta (take that for what it's worth), many within the organization feel Sheldon Richardson is the better player, and more of a building block. They want to see how Leonard Williams develops next season, and see if Richardson can stay out of trouble for a while. If those things check out, they're fine with Wilkerson walking next season because their d-line will still be stellar.

Again, this is "insider info" from Manish Mehta, who I normally disregard. But there does appear to be some plausibility to this. I have some concerns that a team is going to give up a first round pick, AND pay Wilkerson a ton of money. Would the Jets settle for later draft picks if they can't get a first? They might not have a choice.

I hate to do this but Mehta is right the front office including the coaching staff feels that Richardson has a higher shelf (potential), they are hoping he can get his act together sooner than later. If the right team offers the right compensation then the Jets will likely make the trade but all points to keeping this defensive line intact for another season. Keeping Wilkerson puts a monkey wrench in trying to keep Damon Harrison but there is a couple of restructurings that haven't taken place yet that could help free up enough cap space to sign Snacks to a long term extension.

 

[Mainejet]

The only thing left is to trade him and I think that will be done in short order. I cannot see the Jets allowing Wilk to leave for nothing. That would beyond dumb.

They are NOT going to let him walk. That is the most insanely idiotic the Jets could ever do.

I also strangely doubt they value Sheldon Richardson more so than Wilk. Nonsense. With all the trouble this guy has been in and now, so shortly afterward, and with his punishment by the league still undecided, NOW they think he has more value????

No way. But there's NO way they are going to get Wilk signed unless he drops his money demands. So trading him now is the ONLY option left on the table.

 

[Mainejet]

New York Jets franchise tag Muhammad Wilkerson

The New York Jets are making their move to ensure Muhammad Wilkerson stays put in 2016 -- and perhaps beyond.


NFL Media's Albert Breer reported on Monday that the Jets placed their franchise tag on Wilkerson, according to a source who has seen it. NFL Media's Kimberly Jones first reported the team was going to franchise tag the defensive end.

Wilkerson, 26, has been the rock of New York's defensive line since joining the Jets as a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He is coming off perhaps his best season to date, setting a career-high with 12 sacks while playing stout run defense. Wilkerson's status as one of the most productive and versatile defensive linemen in football puts him in position for a big pay day. If Wilkerson plays under the one-year franchise tender, he'll make $15.7 million in 2016.

Wilkerson is ranked No. 3 on Around The NFL's Top 99 Free Agents list.

The Jets' situation has been complicated by a wealth of riches on their own line and a limited amount of cap space. Valuable defensive tackle Damon Harrison is also a pending free agent, and general manager Mike Maccagnan said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that the goal was to sign both players. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is also a free agent to-be, making Maccagnan's job that much more difficult.

The tag is the necessary move for the Jets, who should do everything in their power to retain their best post-2000 draft pick not named Darrelle Revis. On a win-now roster, keeping Wilkerson in the building is imperative.

 

[Elias]

no brainer. Now build the team around him

 

[SackExchange]

Presuming Williams develops, one of the two more veteran DEs (Mo, Sheldon) should go. Both are very good. The question is, has Sheldon's legal issues made Mo more valuable in a trade? I don't want to see either walk. But give me one of those two, Williams, and Snacks, and you still have an elite DL.

 

[soj]

Presuming Williams develops, one of the two more veteran DEs (Mo, Sheldon) should go. Both are very good. The question is, has Sheldon's legal issues made Mo more valuable in a trade? I don't want to see either walk. But give me one of those two, Williams, and Snacks, and you still have an elite DL.

IN my opinion yes.... but the exclusion tag requires two 1st rounders if I am not mistaken? Also, IMHO no one is going to pay 100m (whatever he wants) + 2 1st ...

 

[Pattycakes]

No one is giving up two 1's for him plus whatever his asking price is. If they do, we should let him go- everyone has a price.

I feel like this problem is only going to get worse... I see Sheldon being an absolute nightmare when it comes for a long term deal- assuming he hasn't been banned from the league yet.

I am interested to see how Mikey Mac plays it this offseason. It looks like a case of not being able to have our cake and eat it too, given the other pending free agents we have.

 

[McJet]

Would a compensation package of say the Giants giving up their 2nd round pick and swapping 1st rounders with the Jets. So the Jets would be picking 10th and have a 2nd rounder for Wilkerson. Would that float Macs boat?

 

[isired]

IN my opinion yes.... but the exclusion tag requires two 1st rounders if I am not mistaken? Also, IMHO no one is going to pay 100m (whatever he wants) + 2 1st ...

Technically, no one can sign him away from you without giving you two #1s, but in reality teams work out a trade that doesn't include two 1s. But they can't steal him from you, you're owed the two 1s if you don't agree to something.

 

[Bronx]

I would take a 1 and 2, this year . Maybe a 1 and 3 , this year


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[mykcuz]

IN my opinion yes.... but the exclusion tag requires two 1st rounders if I am not mistaken? Also, IMHO no one is going to pay 100m (whatever he wants) + 2 1st ...

The Cowboys would

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[mykcuz]

Technically, no one can sign him away from you without giving you two #1s, but in reality teams work out a trade that doesn't include two 1s. But they can't steal him from you, you're owed the two 1s if you don't agree to something.

That's if the jets don't match the offer. The problem is, if the team making the offer has a bad draft position, vs the jets seeking a trade to a top 5 pick team like the Cowboys, browns, bucs.

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[mykcuz]

The best scenario is trading mo and geno to Cleveland for a 1st and 3rd,plus an additional pick next year. Then mac trades back with the first overall pick to a qb needy team. We'd wind up with 2 mid first round picks, and about 9 picks in total this year, instead of 6.

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[mykcuz]

Would a compensation package of say the Giants giving up their 2nd round pick and swapping 1st rounders with the Jets. So the Jets would be picking 10th and have a 2nd rounder for Wilkerson. Would that float Macs boat?

Not happening. No way they give up mo to improve their own pick and a second. It would require straight up picks. Giants would get a guy in his prime worth great character. Jets/giants isn't happening though.

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[mykcuz]

According to Mehta (take that for what it's worth), many within the organization feel Sheldon Richardson is the better player, and more of a building block. They want to see how Leonard Williams develops next season, and see if Richardson can stay out of trouble for a while. If those things check out, they're fine with Wilkerson walking next season because their d-line will still be stellar.

Again, this is "insider info" from Manish Mehta, who I normally disregard. But there does appear to be some plausibility to this. I have some concerns that a team is going to give up a first round pick, AND pay Wilkerson a ton of money. Would the Jets settle for later draft picks if they can't get a first? They might not have a choice.

There have certainly been consistent reports that Sheldon had the "higher" ceiling.pun intended. But trading mo for a high first round edge rusher, allowing us to take arb or o line at 20,makes us a better team.

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