If the Steelers Tag Bud Dupree, Hopefully They Learned from Prior Mistakes

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By G.Stryker SteelerNation.com Bud Dupree is a free agent this year. The Pittsburgh Steelers led the league in forcing turnovers and sacks last season. If they are trying to keep that type of consistency, they have to seriously consider tagging Bud to ensure the success of their top 5 defense. But if the Steelers do […]

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[ZonaBurgh]

I'll be the first to admit that I do not know all the intricacies involved in an NFL contract, the nonexclusive tag would seem to be a no brainer.
Other than the risk of losing him, what would the downside be?

 

[Drink IRON City]

Non-Exclusive and when we get their two first round picks............ We can then trade BUD to the Browns for their first round pick. The ONLY thing holding us back is the ACTUAL CERTIFIED head measurement of Bud, verified and hope like hell it's not to big.






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[Drink IRON City]

PS Thanks for the write up "G" and great job for all your SN contributions. PeAce





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[miiike]

Question: With the non-exclusive, what happens if a player sits out the year (like Bell)?

 

[Hines57]

Pay that man!!!

 

[TDX27]

Seems to me the non-exclusive tag is the way to go here (as said many times) and even with any franchise tag. I know you have a proven commodity but if you can't afford the player, then you may as well get the opportunity to get 2 1st round picks. If another team doesn't grab him, it gives you a little (not much) more bargaining leverage. Realistically, no team is going to want to pay someone and give up 2 1st round picks unless that is a true franchise player. Bud is not and I wouldn't expect anyone to approach him if we put the non-exclusive on him.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Seems to me the non-exclusive tag is the way to go here (as said many times) and even with any franchise tag. I know you have a proven commodity but if you can't afford the player, then you may as well get the opportunity to get 2 1st round picks. If another team doesn't grab him, it gives you a little (not much) more bargaining leverage. Realistically, no team is going to want to pay someone and give up 2 1st round picks unless that is a true franchise player. Bud is not and I wouldn't expect anyone to approach him if we put the non-exclusive on him.

Don'[t be so sure on that "no one wanting him" yet. Dumber teams have made bigger bets......




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[TDX27]

Don'[t be so sure on that "no one wanting him" yet. Dumber teams have made bigger bets......




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I know I would take 2 1st round picks in a heart beat. Even though this team only has a 1 or 2 year window left if Ben is healthy, they still need to look toward the future.