The Facts:
The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Lewis right before the NFL shut its doors for business and following Lewis' finest season in his five-year career. Lewis understands why the Jaguars franchised him. It doesn't mean he has to be tickled about the idea. "It's a catch-22, man," he said. "I want a long-term contract, and I know Jacksonville wants me there. I love playing in Jacksonville and who I work with there. But at the same time, who wants to play under a one-year contract? That's not cool."
Reported by Pro Football Weekly
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Playing under the one-year franchise tender isn't etched in stone. Once the lockout ends, the Jaguars can work on a long-term deal. But will they have time to get something done? As PFW's Eric Edholm notes, GM Gene Smith will be busy trying to cram in months of work -- trades, signings, undrafted-player signings and signing draft picks to contracts -- in a very short time. Assuming the franchise tag is a part of the new CBA, the Jaguars could roll the dice, keep things status quo and hope Lewis will play on that one-year tender which would pay him $7.3 million this year. ... Whatever his contract status, Fantasy Football owners will be more interested in Lewis' on-field haul after watching him set career highs in receptions (58) and yards (700) and had more touchdowns (10) last year than he had in his previous four seasons combined (seven).
Profile
Home
