PFR: Bears to franchise Johnson

[bamainatlanta]

Bears Expected To Use Franchise Tag On CB Jaylon Johnson

Once the 2023 trade deadline came and went without Jaylon Johnson being dealt, it appeared likely the Bears would use the franchise …

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[Probie2429]

Smart use of the tag. Need to see if last season was a fluke or not.

 

[Wild_x_Card]

Some writer in AZ speculating? I know news is slow but dayyyum.

 

[HearshotKDS]

I think anyone paying attention expects them to tag JJ unless they can some how get him to commit to a very team friendly deal.

 

[jbunch14]

TAG AND TRADE!!! TAG AND TRADE!!! TAG AND TRADE!!! AMIRITE?????

 

[bears51/40]

I think anyone paying attention expects them to tag JJ unless they can some how get him to commit to a very team friendly deal.

Not realistic......If you want Johnson for more than next year you are going to have to pay him market value. Tagging is the last resort not the first choice.

 

[Aquineas]

lol Johnson had perfect coverage on Keenan Allen the last play in the Pro Bowl flag football game.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

lol Johnson had perfect coverage on Keenan Allen the last play in the Pro Bowl flag football game.

After that play I was thinking he deserves $30 mil a year.

 

[Canth]

This is a no brainer move. Tag him and work out a contract.

 

[Aquineas]

This is a no brainer move. Tag him and work out a contract.

My guess is that the Bears are so encouraged by the play of their rookies that they are feeling that JJ could walk and not have a huge dropoff. But none of the three (Johnson, Smith, Stevenson) can stay healthy.

 

[bamainatlanta]

My guess is that the Bears are so encouraged by the play of their rookies that they are feeling that JJ could walk and not have a huge dropoff. But none of the three (Johnson, Smith, Stevenson) can stay healthy.

Yeah, I can certainly see that. But they can’t keep moving on from good players. Front load the contract, so he can be moved in 2years once those guys have to re-sign. Also, I think you meant Gordon.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

My guess is that the Bears are so encouraged by the play of their rookies that they are feeling that JJ could walk and not have a huge dropoff. But none of the three (Johnson, Smith, Stevenson) can stay healthy.

Don’t know about that. JJ is pretty good.

 

[Les Grossman]

This is a no brainer move. Tag him and work out a contract.

Exactly. The tag is the first step in negotiations

 

[SugarWalls]

What’s great for a young defense that is just starting to put it together is when you have a lot of cap space you just let the best player go or try to trade him

 

[JesusHalasChrist]

Has he ever been in the same room as Kliff Kingsbury?

He might refuse to play and force the Bears trade him to Washington!

 

[msadows]

My guess is that the Bears are so encouraged by the play of their rookies that they are feeling that JJ could walk and not have a huge dropoff. But none of the three (Johnson, Smith, Stevenson) can stay healthy.

That week 18 game against the packers is what you should expect without JJ.

It makes a huge difference when one side of the field is pretty much locked down.

 

[bamainatlanta]

That week 18 game against the packers is what you should expect without JJ.

It makes a huge difference when one side of the field is pretty much locked down.

Yes but the Packers OL dominated. That f’ing franchise has somehow built another elite OL with a bunch of unheralded mid round picks. Fucking bastards.

 

[msadows]

Yes but the Packers OL dominated. That f’ing franchise has somehow built another elite OL with a bunch of unheralded mid round picks. Fucking bastards.

Its what happens when the NFL referees dont call holds against your team

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

This is an encouraging sign. JJ is here for at least another year. And he shouldn't complain too much because he will get paid top 10 corner money. It's a good starting spot.

 

[Chicagosports89]

This is an encouraging sign. JJ is here for at least another year. And he shouldn't complain too much because he will get paid top 10 corner money. It's a good starting spot.

You don't think he's going to complain about the franchise tag? Welcome to your first nfl offseason