theProf Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Falcons decide not to franchise tag Kaleb McGary Story by Chase Irle, SportsTalkATL • 12m ago It has been a whirlwind of a day for Falcons fans. It was originally reported that the Falcons and Ravens have had increased trade talks over the NFL Combine regarding Lamar Jackson. That riled up the fan base, much like it did last offseason with Deshaun Watson, but the result is the same. Diana Russinni and multiple other high profile NFL insiders refuted the report shortly after, and even took it a step further, stating “The Atlanta Falcons will not be pursuing Lamar Jackson.” Dianna Russini @diannaESPN The Atlanta Falcons will not be pursuing QB Lamar Jackson, per sources. 3:16 PM · Mar 7, 2023 · I would be lying if I said I didn’t get my hopes up a little when the original report suggested the Falcons were going after Jackson. I’m not sure it would have been the best course of action, but at the very least, it would have brought some life to what has been a lifeless franchise over the last five years. However, that wasn’t the only critical news worth monitoring today. The Falcons also had to make a decision on one of their own in Kaleb McGary, who was a candidate for the franchise tag. McGary is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason following a breakout campaign in his fourth season. The Falcons would like to bring him back, but it won’t be on the franchise tag. Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN The #Falcons are not franchise tagging RT Kaleb McGary, per source. One of the top offensive linemen available set to hit free agency. Last edited4:07 PM · Mar 7, 2023 The Falcons still have a week to work out an extension with McGary, but they’ve shown no sign of commitment to their former first-round pick. They understandably did not pick up his fifth-year option last offseason, which would have paid him around $13 million next season. The franchise tag was scheduled to pay him over $18 million in 2023. An extension would likely be more team friendly in terms of AAV, but it’s difficult to gauge how the Falcons value McGary. He was very good this past season, but if he regresses back to who he was over his first three years in the league, his next contract could turn out to be a wart on the team’s cap sheet. This will be something to keep an eye on over the next week. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/falcons-decide-not-to-franchise-tag-kaleb-mcgary/ar-AA18kZir?ocid=windirect&cvid=dd5ee15de37f4dcd9071007efc55b808&ei=11 Mid-Nite-Toker, Lowndesfalc, mtldirtybird and 8 others 4 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Herr Doktor, Drew4719, Drunken Minotaur Zebra and 18 others 3 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 IMO not giving him the 5th yr stated the club’s intention on how they feel about McGarry.I’ll be surprised if they go and give this guy a contract. Herr Doktor and papachaz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 minute ago, kiwifalcon said: IMO not giving him the 5th yr stated the club’s intention on how they feel about McGarry.I’ll be surprised if they go and give this guy a contract. I don't see why they wouldn't offer him something reasonable, and if they don't I can't imagine what their contingency plan is. They could draft a guy, but drafting a guy into an open roster spot is something that feels more like DT would do than TF. Regardless, he'll probably get better from the market, so it will be interesting to see how the FO handles RT. Tim Mazetti, Vandy, PokerSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenBiscuit Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. Falcons_Frenzy, RookieBird, Tru2Atlanta404 and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Waiting to see if they sign McGary. But not surprised they didn’t tag him. That’s just our M.O. I’d like to see him stay as long as it’s a reasonable deal. He deserves a good contract but so do the Falcons. Make it work for both. falconfreak1, 1989Fan, Mid-Nite-Toker and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, ChickenBiscuit said: So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. I think he sees an offer. Falcons never use the tag. ChickenBiscuit and TheRisen999 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel_Bird Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, ChickenBiscuit said: So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. Maybe he feels the good doesn’t outweigh the bad. Need to be able to pass in this league papachaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 7 minutes ago, Pacific_Falcon said: I don't see why they wouldn't offer him something reasonable, and if they don't I can't imagine what their contingency plan is. They could draft a guy, but drafting a guy into an open roster spot is something that feels more like DT would do than TF. Regardless, he'll probably get better from the market, so it will be interesting to see how the FO handles RT. Maybe so but why not just give him the 5th yr if you weren’t sure.For me McGarrys body of work gives me a moment of pause.He still has the same issues he’s had from the jump. I think the FO is looking for more. Herr Doktor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I like how you started with the Mcgary thread then at the end curved it into a Lamar thread lol. Nice one ☝️ HASHBROWN3, theProf, abcranford2 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremedarius Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 8 minutes ago, ChickenBiscuit said: So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. They want a T who can pass block. He cant. MisterC, Tru2Atlanta404, Jimsmusic™ and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddieman Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 7 minutes ago, ChickenBiscuit said: So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. Lol The guy is below average in pass pro. How is that helping Ridder……..Think McFly Think Tru2Atlanta404, papachaz, Herr Doktor and 9 others 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 12 minutes ago, ChickenBiscuit said: So we find a solid tackle and..just let him go ? We have cap space, and that’s a major position, especially with a young QB that needs protection. Not sure what TF is thinking with this one. McGary is not even a decent pass blocker. If he were, he'd probably be staying here. But, yes indeed it's going to be extremely interesting to see who they put in his RT slot. Tim Mazetti, Falcons_Frenzy, Freddies 3rd Cuz and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 You suckers. This is what TF wants you to think. They're gonna sign Jackson to play RT. Tim Mazetti, Brookings, 408Falcon and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Just now, PokerSteve said: McGary is not even a decent pass blocker. If he were, he'd probably be staying here. But, yes indeed it's going to be extremely interesting to see who they put in his RT slot. dirtybirds233, HASHBROWN3, TheRisen999 and 8 others 1 2 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 We could pay up for Mike McGlinchey now. Freddies 3rd Cuz, Drew4719 and PokerSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) They denied 5th yr option at 13mil last year. After a breakout year (for him), he earned an extension. They don't want to pay the 18mil franchise for him thus, leaves them with 2 options. 1. Work out a deal between 13-18 mil. 2. Let someone else pay him. Denying the franchise tag means little to nothing. Edited March 7 by Williamb Correction ShoNuff, Vandy, Tim Mazetti and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I bet you big Bad Wilkerson will get a shot at RT now. My ideal O line would be Matthews, Edoga, Dalman, Lindstrom, Wilkerson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoNuff Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 5 minutes ago, Jesus said: @Jesus ALWAYS knows what I am thinking!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Jesus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMSVILLE GYM Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 7 minutes ago, Jesus said: You suckers. This is what TF wants you to think. They're gonna sign Jackson to play RT. You seem to be aroused by this. Art thou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchy Carter Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I can't WAIT for LJ to sign wherever he does. I'm sick of hearing the media trying to force that move. The only justification they've offered is: "They went after Watson last year." So what. The only thing those two have in common is being able to clap on beat, but the media is acting like they're carbon copies. Foolery A Dog Named Brian, Thiccolas Cage, The Real Tony G. and 5 others 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 minute ago, ryanadonis said: I bet you big Bad Wilkerson will get a shot at RT now. My ideal O line would be Matthews, Edoga, Dalman, Lindstrom, Wilkerson. Mine would be matthews, Wilkerson, dalman, Lindstrom, mcgary.....with one of Johnson/Jones backing them up this year. Tim Mazetti and Tru2Atlanta404 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 3 minutes ago, ADAMSVILLE GYM said: You seem to be aroused by this. Art thou? Naw. Football doesn't arouse me, unless they add some boobs. A Dog Named Brian, Tim Mazetti, INDFalcon and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spts1 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Faithful Falcon, red falcon, Kaptain Krazy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 20 minutes ago, Jesus said: I think he'll get a shot. PokerSteve and Jesus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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