Tagging For Dollars

You can't blame players for wanting a long term contract with a big bonus and lots of money. Careers are short, so they need to strike it big when they can.

The franchise tag is hated by most players, but it allows them to score big for one year with guaranteed money.

Steelers RB LeVeon Bell has made it known that he might retire if he gets the franchise tag for a second consecutive year. He made $12.1 million this year and will get $14.5 million with the tag for 2018.

It would not be the worst financial move.