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Rice is due for a significant pay increase as an unrestricted free agent either in the form of a projected $7.7 million franchise tag or an even more lucrative long-term contract extension. Regardless of whether Rice is the Ravens’ franchise player or signed to an extension, he feels like he can’t lose. Either way, he’ll be given a multi-million dollar deal. His preference is clear, though. He wants the Ravens to lock up his services for the long haul. “Yeah, I definitely prefer long-term over franchise tag,” Rice said. “I’m not going to complain about the franchise tag, either. It puts yourself in a position where you play that year out and guys have done it, but I prefer the long-term."
Reported by the Carroll County Times
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During the final year of his $3.16 million rookie contract that included a $1.1 million signing bonus, Rice made $600,000 while leading the NFL in total yards from scrimmage with 2,068 yards. If Rice were designated as the Ravens’ franchise player, he would be paid the average of the top five running back salaries. While the deal wouldn’t include a signing bonus, Rice would be assured of weekly game checks of $452,000. Rice rushed for a career-high 1,364 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. He also caught 76 passes for 704 yards and three touchdowns, breaking the franchise single-season record for total touchdowns scored.
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