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Karlos Dansby Gets the Franchise Tag

The Arizona Cardinals have slapped the franchise tag on Cardinals linebacker, Karlos Dansby, for the second straight year. The word isn't official yet, but it is expected to be announced in the next two days, seeing how the Lrg-2574-karlostrophy_mediumdeadline is Thursday.

While Dansby acknowledged that he isn't surprised, there is a feeling that he needs a long term contract to stay happy in Arizona. In case you aren't aware of how the franchise tag works, it guarantees the player a contract average of the top five highest paid players in the league, at their respective position. The other possibility was that the player would receive 120% increase then the previous year's pay. Whichever option pays the most is what the player receives. Therefore, Dansby will receive the 120% increase and make $9.7 million in 2009. The reason that most players are unhappy about getting the franchise tag, is because it keeps them from getting a large signing bonus that they would normally get in free agency. It also pretty much dismisses any chances on him signing with any other team. The Giants and Dolphins had expressed interest in Dansby and that possibility is officially out the window now. He was already going to demand a lot for a new contract, but now a team would have to match the $9.7 million that he would get from the franchise tag. If another club were to make a higher offer and the Cardinals declined to match it, the Cardinals would get two 1st round picks as compensation. The Cardinals have until July, which is the deadline to sign any franchise players to a long-term deal. If they don't, we'll be going through the same thing this time next year.

 

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I’m not surprised at all. I’m optimistic we can get something done. But we’re going to see.

Karlos is a leader on the Cardinals defense, along with safety Adrian Wilson. Dansby had a great season and showed up at every game. He is a playmaker, and seems to always be around the ball carrier. He was named as a pro bowl alternate and is emerging as one of the top inside linebackers in the league. 

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C'mon, Karlos.

Take off your coat. Stay awhile.

We are truly in the presense of greatness here…-- unnamedDBacksfan

by DbacksSkins on Feb 18, 2009 9:55 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

In regards to matching....

…the Giants, Dolphins, or anyone interested in Dansby doesn’t have to match the $9.6 million for this year. Effectively a team should match it via up-front money (signing bonus) but they don’t have to, especially if the guaranteed money over the duration of the contract is a high number ($25+ million would make Karlos happy, I’m sure). Whatever contract offered by another teams the Cardinals then have the right to match it and retain Dansby, which probably isn’t a good option in terms of “integrity” as Boldin would say.

I hear/read that Dansby and the Cardinals are “close” to a longtime contract. This tag is more of insurance for the Cardinals if Dansby suddenly changes direction and wants to sign elsewhere for more money than the Cardinals are willing to invest.

The consensus is Dansby is “vital” to the defense’s integrity and continuing to move forward under Bill Davis. Karlos likes it in Arizona and with the staff that Whisenhunt has put together, the talent on the team, and the wonderful “digs” to play in, who wouldn’t?

Indeed, take off your coat and stay awhile #58.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Feb 18, 2009 10:47 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

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