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Brandon Graham and his value: What is he worth?


Dear BLG Users,

I know that the 2018 season just started but we all know that Graham is on his last year of his contract.

So it's definitely time to talk about his value and the eagles options:

First of all, BG is a great defensive end and an even better leader on and off the field. So it would make perfect sense on paper. But here's what I don't like:

BG wants to get paid like an elite rusher around 15-17 million per season. But at age 31 (when his deal expires), I don't think he's worth that kind of cash.

So what options do the eagles have. Yes they could tag him, but the price tag 17-18 mil/year would almost certainly eat all of our cap space. Is BG really worth that kind of cash or could we be better of with Barnett and Bennett starting and Long/Sweat as supplements?

If it were me I would try to keep him at 10-12mil/year on a two year deal that's allmost completely guaranteed. Maybe he wants to stay and keep contending. Or maybe he wants to cash in big. If that's the case, then I would let him leave and take the conditional 3rd pick. It sounda brutal but at 31 I just don't believe that he's worth that kind of investment. We have many other holes and pur depth at DE is also ok without him.

What do you think?