Keenan Lewis Franchise Tag?

Conquest8089 · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2583

Keenan Lewis is an integral part of the Defense and had a tremendous season in his Contract Year. Is he worth the Franchise Tag?

I understand Cap Issues are a concern, but he would likely hesitate to sign the Tag, which would act as a Place Holder until a longterm deal can be brokered prior to Camp.

Thoughts?
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jebrick · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 7454 Location: Indianapolis

He has had one good year out of 5. I'll bet he will take Ike Taylor money. Someone, could be the Steelers or not, will get him for 4 years 24M
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stefan52268 · Joined: 14 Apr 2010 Posts: 6759 Location: Pittsburgh

I hope we don't have to Tag him and can sign him before he hits the open market. I'm sure he will talk to us 1st. I hope he takes a deal similar to Ike's.
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1BackInBlackFan · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:53 pm Post subject:

No way. One good year does not warrant the franchise tag. A cornerback who doesn't get a single interception the entire year isn't worth the money that he would get if you franchise him.

I do hope the two sides can get a deal done though. He finally showed his potential.
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CanadianSteeler · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:02 pm Post subject:

No! if your going to use the tag.... Wallace gets it..

FourThreeMafia · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 44210 Location: East of Sixburgh

I agree with most of the thoughts in the thread.

Lewis had one good year, and it was a contract year. I want to keep him, but I would never pay him top money to stay here. I simply dont trust him to keep playing that well. I have more faith in Carnell Lake to groom another quality corner than I do Lewis continuing to play at a high level.

Wallace had a down year, but that was after 3 years of playing at a starting caliber level.

Plus, the WR tag is slightly cheaper than CB.

Id definitely give Wallace the franchise tag before Lewis.

However, I dont see either getting it.
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