Should Tua Be Extended Now?

[Downunder Dolphan]

In answer to the original question: As much as like what I've seen from Tua, I don't think we can, even if we wanted to - unless it comes at an extreme discount, like his rookie contract wages for (insert number of desired) years...

We have spent up for success elsewhere, and we need to do it again - we have a hard draw next year, and some notable free agents and a lack of cap space to address it all.

I think we have to wait it out at least another year, which will hopefully give us a full season of non-injury interrupted play to work out if we really want to commit. Yes we will have to do it hard, but at least there should be little doubt.

[Spider-Dan]

In answer to the original question: As much as like what I've seen from Tua, I don't think we can, even if we wanted to - unless it comes at an extreme discount, like his rookie contract wages for (insert number of desired) years...

Are you saying you don't think MIA should exercise the 5th-year option now, or that they shouldn't give him a multi-year extension this offseason?

Some are calling for the former, and some for the latter.

[Downunder Dolphan]

Are you saying you don't think MIA should exercise the 5th-year option now, or that they shouldn't give him a multi-year extension this offseason?

Some are calling for the former, and some for the latter.

I meant we shouldn't commit right now to a big multi-year, $$$ extension. If the lesser cost means activating the 5th-year option now, that's the better option.

[EDGECRUSHER]

I meant we shouldn't commit right now to a big multi-year, $$$ extension. If the lesser cost means activating the 5th-year option now, that's the better option.

Any extension we might give this offseason will take place AFTER we activate the 5th year option. We are going to activate that the first day we can since the costs of QBs is insane.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Chris Grier talked to the press yesterday and he said that he is open to extending Tua this offseason. He also said that they are weighing all options and that includes taking his time to pick up his 5th year option.

Nothing too noteworthy, sounded more like a poker player not tipping his hand. I believe he actually wants to extend Tua but only at a very team friendly rate. By not enthusiastically committing to the 5th year option, he's using gamesmanship. Fine by me, I am very much in favor of extending Tua at say $30-34 Million a year if the option is on the table. However, if Tua only wants to sign if it's $45 Million a year then just keep waiting until it becomes necessary. We goit him for 2 more years plus the franchise tag, no need to rush anything unless it's a cap saving move.

[fyo]

The team picked up Tua's 5th year option today. Obviously doesn't preclude an extension, but I don't think there's any rush.

[CF DolFan]

I read today that if they didn't it would likely play on his psyche. Seems like the newspapers are always trying to replace him so I don't know what the difference would be.

[EDGECRUSHER]

The team picked up Tua's 5th year option today. Obviously doesn't preclude an extension, but I don't think there's any rush.

There isn't a major sense of urgency outside of cap savings. In all likelihood, they're going to wait to see how he does this year and if he is great, extend him that offseason.

[fyo]

I read today that if they didn't it would likely play on his psyche. Seems like the newspapers are always trying to replace him so I don't know what the difference would be.

Considering that the 5th year option value ($23.5 million) doesn't even get you an average NFL starter, it was a no-brainer.