| SmashMouth |
05-01-2023 11:39 AM |
Re: Official 2023 OFFSEASON Thread
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Originally Posted by K Major
(Post 973651)
Hadn't seen it posted but the Saints have declined Ruiz's 5th-year option.
Former 1st rounders gotta show more than one " improved" season.
I'm not at all surprised by the Saint's front office.
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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
(Post 973652)
https://twitter.com/TheSaintsWire/st...68084888969216
It appears only ten of the 32 5th year options from the 2020 draft has been exercised. Other teams have until 4:00 eastern, i think, to make their declarations.
| 2020 pick | Name | Team | POS | 5th yr option | Exercised | Not exercised | | 1 | Joe Burrow | Bengals | QB | $29,504,000 | X | | | 2 | Chase Young | Commanders | EDGE (DE) | $17,452,000 | | X | | 3 | Jeff Okudah | Lions | CB | $14,362,000 | | | | 4 | Andrew Thomas | Giants | LT (OL) | $21,172,000 | | | | 5 | Tua Tagovailoa | Dolphins | QB | $25,382,000 | X | | | 6 | Justin Herbert | Chargers | QB | $29,504,000 | X | | | 7 | Derrick Brown | Panthers | IDL (DT) | $13,192,000 | X | | | 8 | Isaiah Simmons | Cardinals | LB | $11,369,000 | | | | 9 | C.J. Henderson | Panthers | CB | $14,362,000 | | | | 10 | Jedrick Wills | Browns | LT (OL) | $21,172,000 | X | | | 11 | Mekhi Becton | Jets | RT (OL) | $20,239,000 | | | | 13 | Tristan Wirfs | Buccaneers | RT (OL) | $18,244,000 | X | | | 14 | Javon Kinlaw | 49ers | IDL (DT) | $12,245,000 | | X | | 15 | Jerry Jeudy | Broncos | WR | $19,071,000 | | | | 16 | A.J. Terrell | Falcons | CB | $15,724,000 | X | | | 17 | CeeDee Lamb | Cowboys | WR | $17,991,000 | X | | | 18 | Austin Jackson | Dolphins | RT (OL) | $21,172,000 | | | | 20 | K'Lavon Chaisson | Jaguars | EDGE (DE) | $7,114,000 | | | | 21 | Jalen Reagor | Vikings | WR | $19,071,000 | | X | | 22 | Justin Jefferson | Vikings | WR | $19,743,000 | X | | | 23 | Kenneth Murray | Chargers | LB | $9,954,000 | | X | | 24 | Cesar Ruiz | Saints | RG (OL) | $21,172,000 | | X | | 25 | Brandon Aiyuk | 49ers | WR | $20,639,000 | X | | | 26 | Jordan Love | Packers | QB | $21,770,000 | | | | 27 | Jordyn Brooks | Seahawks | LB | $11,369,000 | | | | 28 | Patrick Queen | Ravens | LB | $11,369,000 | | | | 30 | Noah Igbinoghene | Dolphins | CB | $14,362,000 | | | | 32 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | Chiefs | RB | $7,525,000 | | |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
(Post 973653)
Regardless of how well Ruiz is currently playing, $21 million is pretty steep for 2024. They should be able to extend him for a more reasonable number.
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And there you have it ... The growing trend across the league on 5th year options and 2nd contracts. It makes the draft ever more incrementally important. While the NFL attempts to unearth new and newer revenue sources to keep up with the demands of the salary cap, at some point the goose that lays the golden eggs will curtail her production. Absurd money is getting even more absurd. It's unsustainable long-term. |
