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Franchise tag candidates: DeMarcus Lawrence tops no-brainers Published: Feb 15, 2019 at 04:21 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host There's no excuse for the to lose . There's no good reason for the to say so long to , at least not yet. The ever-expanding salary cap makes it too easy for teams to use the franchise tag. If you can't find room for your best players, it's a sign of bad management. Six of my are virtual locks to be tagged, in part because their current teams can make space for a large one-year commitment. Below is my preview of franchise tag season, which officially starts on February 19, when teams can first apply the tag. Josh Harris Jersey The deadline to use the tag is 4 p.m. ET on March 5, and I'm currently projecting 10 players to be tagged by then. There's a chance I won't get everything right below, but only a slight one. No-brainers 1) , DE, Dallas Cowboys: I spoke with Lawrence last March after the used the tag on him the first time. He didn't mind the huge single-season salary one bit, but noted that his price would only go up if a long-term deal wasn't worked out by the deadline. After another standout campaign, he's been proven absolutely right. 2) , LB/DE, Houston Texans: Lawrence sounds more likely to get a long-term extension than Clowney, who has more injury questions hanging over him. The might also want to kick the can down the road a year before deciding whether they can afford to pay and Clowney top-10-defender money at the same time. 3) , OLB/DE, Kansas City Chiefs: General manager Brett Veach already announced , with the franchise tag the most likely route to bringing the declaration to fruition. A one-year deal makes sense from the ' perspective, considering how Ford's contract-year explosion (13 sacks, seven forced fumbles) was a pleasant surprise, not unlike Lawrence's breakout year. Ford staying probably means that is . 4) , DE, Seattle Seahawks: Few edge rushers have provided steadier pre sure over the last two seasons. Coach Pete Carroll confirmed the team is Clark coming back. His age (turning 26 in June) makes him a far stronger candidate for the tag than , who cemented his divorce with the with . 5) , DT, Atlanta Falcons: General manager Thomas Dimitroff has spent so much time looking for D-line disruptors that he can't po sibly let his best player up front get away. 6) , S, New York Giants: This Bryce Callahan Jersey is going to be a complicated offseason for GM Dave Gettleman, who is juggling the futures of , , and po sibly even Jr. Using the tag on Collins, a homegrown difference-maker, should be one of Gettleman's easier decisions. Say Yes 1) , QB, Philadelphia Eagles: Foles bought back his freedom for the cool price of $2 million and now the are expected to place the franchise tag on him as a precursor to a potential trade. There are whether this should even be allowed, setting up a complicated end to Foles' time in Philadelphia. GM Howie Roseman announced the would not apply the franchise tag to Foles, meaning the quarterback will become a free agent at the start of the league year in March. 2) , OT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs act publicly like they drafted the second coming of . Pro Football Focus, on the other hand, has consistently graded Smith as one of the league's worst tackles, and the eyeball test is closer to PFF's analysis. With so few options available in free agency, the one they're with. 3) , LB, Baltimore Ravens: In what is set up to be an exceptionally tricky first offseason as general manager, Eric DeCosta has . That may have to include using the franchise tag despite the pricey $14 Chris Rumph II Jersey million sticker shock for an inside linebacker. The and Mosley might be the most likely pair on this entire list to strike a deal before the tag is even nece sary because it should ultimately save Baltimore cap room. 4) , DE, New England Patriots: Bill Belichick is loath to use the franchise tag, but Flowers could (and should) represent an exception. He has been the ' best defensive player on balance over the last three seasons, all of which have wound up in the . He's exceptionally versatile, intelligent and team-oriented. He perfectly fits New England's leadership mold in the tradition of teammates and , except he's a better player he's younger. If push comes to shove, it makes more sense Justin Herbert Jersey to say goodbye to one of them instead. No Projected Tag 1) , OT, Miami Dolphins: This was the hardest call on this list. James has proven to be an above-average starting tackle just entering his prime. He's exactly the type of solid starter who will get paid like a superstar, a player with a first-round pedigree that is one of the best available at a thin position. 2) and , OG and S, Los Angeles Rams: Don't be shocked if Saffold becomes one of the highest-paid guards in football. The have used the tag on defensive backs the last three years (on in 2016 and '17, Joyner in '1 , but I anticipate they will save the space this year to addre s different areas. 3) , LB, Minnesota Vikings: Coach Mike Zimmer and the ' front office have prioritized contracts for other defensive players over the last few years ahead of Barr. There's a sense they believe they can live without him, an ambivalence that will wind up making Barr even richer when he hits the open market. 4) , DE, Detroit Lions: GM Bob Quinn probably regrets paying $17.1 million for four sacks in another injury-plagued year for the former No. 5 overall pick. The won't make that mistake again, and Ansah will enter the market as one of the biggest boom-or-bust players available. 5) , CB, Chicago Bears: It's unlikely the would seriously consider paying Callahan more than $15 million, but I include him here because it's and he's a candidate to get a sneaky-huge contract in free agency. Slot cornerback is now a starting position, and Callahan is coming off an excellent year. 6) , OLB, Washington Redskins: Smith is quietly an effective edge rusher despite his low sack totals, with 38 hurries and nine QB hits in 2018. He's also strong against the run, but the ' quarterback situation could make him too expensive to keep. (https://play.google.com/music/m/Iexqrnb45uhlzamb sxeqz6nbka?t=Around NFL&utm co&utm content=Mar2515&utm_campaign=PartBadge&pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-mu-PartBadge-Mar2515-1) This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. 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