Taylor Moton is prepared to play next season on the franchise tag. While the Panthers still have interest in extending the offensive tackle, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweets that there’s still a “gap to bridge.”
Specifically, Moton’s willingness to play the 2021 campaign on the franchise tag provides his camp with a bit of leverage. Since the 26-year-old isn’t necessarily pushing for a long-term deal, he’s willing to engage in a staring contest in pursuit of his desired salary. With only a few days remaining before the deadline, it’s most likely Moton ends up playing on that one-year, ~$14MM deal.
The 27-year-old has started 48 straight games at right tackle for the Panthers, with Pro Football Focus grading Moton as a top-20 tackle in each of those three campaigns. That included a 2020 season where the lineman ranked as a top-five right tackle. The team slapped Moton with the franchise tag earlier this offseason, but it was believed the team was eyeing a long-term deal for the former second-round pick.
Ryan Ramczyk’s recent deal with New Orleans could certainly provide a basis for a Moton extension. Ramczyk inked a five-year, $96MM deal that included $60MM in guarantees. Ramczyk’s $19.2MM AAV makes him the NFL’s highest-paid right tackle, eclipsing a mark that was previously held by Eagles lineman Lane Johnson. Ramczyk’s $60MM guarantee also surpasses Johnson’s ($55MM), with the two players earning the distinction of being the only right tackles with guarantees surpassing $35MM. For comparison’s sake, Moton will earn around $13.7MM this upcoming season under the franchise tag.
Carolina’s 7 year deal w/ their HC looks as bad as L.V. 10 year w/ Gruden. Still rebuilding!
Gruden is three years into his deal that included a team changing cities, and is 19-29. The Raiders now show up and are in every game for those of us that watch. Example: one play and four points from sweeping the back to back Super Bowl appearance Chiefs.
One playoff appearance in nineteen years does make for an easy whipping post…. might want to display your NFL prowess by expanding and upgrading your attempted insults. I mean Zack did post the tenure of the head coaches and GM’s today….. Just saying
If you think 19-29 record is good, you may want to upgrade your NFL prowess. They aren’t better than KC and most likely the Chargers as well.
Not saying 19-29 is good, stated that the team is showing up and is in every game. Also, over three years, not a bad record for a team that also has re-located to a different city.
The Raiders aren’t better then KC or LA…. except on Oct 11 and Nov 8 of the 2020 schedule. Also, 2 plays, an OT, and a total of 7 points from a sweep on both.
Thank You