Jay Cutler will cost the Bears 16.2 to franchise, Get use to McCown
NFL Media’s Albert Breer passed along the projected franchise-tag numbers for 2014 (subject to change based on where the salary cap is finally set at):
Quarterback: $16.2 million
Defensive end: $12.6 million
Wide receiver: $11.6 million
Cornerback: $11.3 million
Offensive lineman: $11.2 million
Linebacker: $11 million
Defensive tackle: $9.2 million
Running back: $9.1 million
Safety: $8.1 million
Tight end: $6.8 million
Kicker/punter: $3.4 million
With those numbers, the Chicago Bears would be crazy to franchise Cutler. What would you do Bears fans?
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