I agree, the one thing we do have going for us is no income tax which can make a pretty big difference in negotiations.
Yeah I mean no offense, but if it were me the only way Im not taking a market value deal is if I am signing with the team I grew up loving. One blown knee could be a career ending type of thing so Im getting as much as I can as fast as I can.I say getchyo money son...NFL not loyal to anybody. If Landry & the team can come within a reasonable constructed understanding than all the better. But every player deserves what they are worth, even if perceived as "too much".
Why should any player take less that market price?
If Landry catches less passes, because of less targets, but scores 8-12 TDs, he may put himself into the #1 money. I guess time will tell.
If that was the case he'd have a deal already,
And thank God our front office isn't paying players what they think they're worth.
Great insight on this. I'm leaning towards this scenario...
IF Miami makes the playoffs with Cutler, then Landry might still be compelled to stay in Miami for Tannehill in 2018. That means franchise tag next season. If the team performs poorly this year, Tannehill's value of success to Landry may increase, giving Jarvis a tough decision.
Is there really a difference between 13M in Florida, and 15-17M elsewhere when it comes to taxes? Maybe. However, Landry's contract situation may hinge on his TD ratio to catches this year. Like mentioned above, I don't think 5 TDs a year warrants Antonio Brown-type money. His agent might be saying that, as well as his friends and family...but stranger things have happened.
I remember Brian Hartline having a 1,000 yd season, and robbing the owner's wallet shortly after.
The value of a slot receiver, league-wide, should be measured by the production of the other WRs on the team as well. A lot of the time, the outside #1 received and TE have huge numbers because the threat at slot creates matchup problems for the opposing secondary. See: Wes Welker in Denver/NE, Edelman NE, Antonio Brown PIT.
Another factor might also be how Landry performs with Parker getting more touches. If Landry catches less passes, because of less targets, but scores 8-12 TDs, he may put himself into the #1 money. I guess time will tell.
See: Tom Brady
If that was the case he'd have a deal already,
And thank God our front office isn't paying players what they think they're worth.
Guys married to Super Models worth more than any football player can do that.See: Tom Brady