Comments on: Will Millard Lure Bennett To Tennessee?

By: 2002 seems so far away

2002 seems so far away — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:25:06 +0000

I would never franchise him !!!!!!! It astonishes me that Tampa has forgot what a dominant DE is suppose to be, we don’t need to overpay for mediocre players. We need to over pay for that staple on our d-line who is a beast and is going to get 15-20 sacks and make everyone around him better. C’mon Tampa Bay, have we forgot what it’s like to play defense.

By: scubog

scubog — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:49:04 +0000

In my view the franchise designation should be reserved for a truly elite player; not a slightly above average player.

By: Westcoastbucsfans

Westcoastbucsfans — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:38:16 +0000

Don’t forget about compensatory picks! We will most likely receive a third round pick if Bennet walks. If we signed another DE in free agency then we can replace him AND get at least 4th round pick next year. Who knows, maybe this was Dominik’s plan all along?

By: jarrett

jarrett — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:44:51 +0000

Agree bennett should of been franchised, we would of paid him 11 million for one year

By: LUVMYBUCS

LUVMYBUCS — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:51:49 +0000

* would have been locked up for another year.

By: LUVMYBUCS

LUVMYBUCS — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:49:21 +0000

Now this, is the kind of thing that frustrates me

“Dallas Cowboys franchise-tagged Anthony Spencer for the second year in a row doesn’t mean he won’t receive a contract extension”. The organization, with help of his agent have; discussed exploratory trade conversations. Just in case Dallas decides against extending Spencer.

This way both parties dont walk away empty handed. Spencer receiving his extension. Dallas receiving some kind of compensation.

*Though both situation are not the same,they are similar.

First off, both teams starting quarterbacks are seeking extension; before years end. Even though Dallas is in a bigger market (Tampa being in a smaller market), neither team has won a playoff game in sometime.

Dallas is up against the Salary Cap, Bucs have tons of Cap space

Even though Spencer has been franchised, he’s one of the premier edge rushers available this offseason(So is Bennett). Spencer has better career numbers. Yet the younger Bennett is on the come, and presents a better long term investment.

Both players perceived value is more than, their prospective organization are welling to shell out. That said, above average pass rushers are at a premium in a pass happy league.

So why, In the hell— we didn’t Franchise Bennett and explore the same options. The current market would suggest that we could’ve got something; in return for Bennett. Even if it was a 3rd round pick.

At worse Bennett, we have been locked up for another year, seeking to prove himself worthy of a long term extension.

By: Sneedy16

Sneedy16 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:39:14 +0000

Cliff rejected 10mil a year the Bucs will have to pay him at least 12mill a year. For a institutional player that is too high. He is horrible against the run which Shiano will not accept. He only had 11 sacks last season and 9.5 this season Bennett had 9. They might as well pay Bennett at least he can stop the run.

By: Big Rob

Big Rob — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:17:38 +0000

Forget Cliff Avril. He pretty much the same mold as Bennett, and is expecting more than he’s wrth just like Bennett. I say we sig a couple good FA corners and draft DE in the first round. Move up if we have to to get a stud.

By: Mike Says

Mike Says — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:15:57 +0000

It is one of those no win situations. You have to let him hit free agency to see what he is worth. He is not a player that’s looking to go to a Super Bowl so it is about the money or how much he likes the team. With a relatively shallow resume’ it will be hard for teams to evaluate him so his buddy Millard in Tennessee might get him in the door but 9 1/2 sacks is not Pro Bowl material.
After all that rambling, I guess we will have to wait and see (But I wouldn’t sell the farm fo him.)

By: Buc Fan #238

Buc Fan #238 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:02:56 +0000

Cliff Avril

That’s who we should target. Where is the article on him?

By: Mike J

Mike J — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:59:23 +0000

I was thinking earlier today, if they really let Bennett walk, they are doing some considerable extrapolating of Bowers’ rate of improvement. But how much money & cap room can you tie up in a single position??

By: Jacko101

Jacko101 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:16:10 +0000

I think Bennett can be our Osi over time. Let him and Roy Miller hit Free Agency and test it. I’m pretty positive Roy is coming back, but Rick Stroud? That’s pretty much like me saying me or you reporting he is leaving.