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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
If you know you're going to lose one of them, then yeah, you have to tag Bowe.
However, since the Franchise tag carries with it a guarantee of a 20% raise over last year's salary and Bowe was tagged last season, it's going to be a much more expensive tag on Bowe than it would be on Albert. Moreover, with Albert's back issues, the tag would be better placed on him to give him a chance to prove he's past the back problems and angle for a long-term deal.
I'd much rather tag Albert and sign Bowe, but if we can't get Bowe on a LTC, we don't really have a choice.
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This. I know some were crowing on here that Albert passed his physical the other day so everything is fine with his back; however, anyone that has ever had a back problem knows that a back injury can flame up and show itself at any time. All the physical meant was that Albert was having a "good" back day. Add that to the fact that Albert is due for a payday then you realize that he had all the motivation in the world to withhold complaints regarding his back during the physical. Not making accusations but just sharing my opinion. Albert is clearly the one who should be tagged to see if he can hold up next season. It would be nice to get Bowe under contract.