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Originally Posted by Warren
They can rescind it anytime until he signs it, but once he signs it there's a binding, one-year contract. Most guys who get tagged aren't in a big rush to sign the tender because they'd rather try to work out a long-term deal or try to somehow finagle out of the tag so they can hit the open market. There are exceptions, though -- in 2009 Matt Cassel signed his $14 million tender from the Patriots two days after it was offered. After he was traded to the Chiefs he renegotiated that into a six-year contract with $28 million guaranteed.
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Good info from you and cadams. I wasn't aware that it could be rescinded. If Mario would have to sign the tender prior to being traded, doesn't that mean that we would have to have cap room for that tag. Could be a big obstacle, even if it is a short term one, as, IIRC, I don't think the league is real lenient with that.
I asked Paul K @ ESPN regarding the actual tag #, and he is thinking it is closer to $16MM than $22MM. Who the hell knows, but neither figure is good for us in this spot.
While I am not opposed to trading, resigning him, or letting him walk, I don't think the tag and trade is going to be a very easy task.