An unidentified team has reportedly jumped into the Johnathan Hankins sweepstakes over the past week, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com (Twitter link). However, that mystery club may not have expressed serious interest, because the Hankins market remains “all quiet,” per Raanan.
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Hankins, 25, is the best free agent still left on the board — he’s one of only five of PFR’s Top 50 Free Agents left unsigned, and he also ranks as PFR’s best free agent interior defender. Despite that fact, Hankins’ market has been slow to evolve, as the Dolphins are the only external club known to have been in communication with the defensive tackle. Miami, however, is only looking for a rotational lineman to play alongside Ndamukong Suh and Jordan Phillips.
The Giants, meanwhile, are open to re-upping Hankins, and the club has had a “solid” multi-year offer on the table for weeks. Big Blue is reportedly pushing for a quick answer from Hankins, who may want to keep hunting for a better offer. Much of the league views Hankins as a two-down player, though, meaning a superior proposal may not exist.
The infamous mystery team!
Probably his agent starting a rumor to force the Giants to increase their offer. They will most likely draft his replacement in a few weeks then pull the offer from the table. Even if he signs a 1 year deal with the Giants they won’t want to go thru this again with him.
His agents have him believing that he is the best at his position and asking for 10 million a year is 6 to 7 million a year too much.He has an offer from the Giants. and i agree with Mac .It could be rumors to up the offer from the Giants.It will fail.Cut him and let him sit out his stock value will continue to fall.
Hankins problems are his agents….. He better look around, sign a one year deal…??
Eagles with Allen out 4-6 months?
Great idea! Let’s spend a huge contract on a guy to replace our backup until he comes back in October
Big Hank isn’t helping himself long or short term. Approaching free agency on a second contract is something most players look forward too. This has been an epic failure for him to this point. His Agent’s have provided him with in adequate representation and his camo is leaving a bad taste with the Giants and possibly other suitors.
Sign 1 year deal with the Raiders. Prove your worth. Cash in next year.
Saints on a one year deal to rotate with Rankins and Fairley. It worked with Fairley last season.