The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the free agency period has begun. This means that teams can now sign or trade players to improve their rosters for the upcoming season. Some of the top available players include Tee Higgins from Cincinnati Bengals, Brian Burns from Carolina Panthers, and Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed from Kansas City Chiefs.
Top NFL Free Agents to Watch: Tee Higgins, Brian Burns and More
Kansas City, Missouri United States of AmericaSome of the top available players include Tee Higgins from Cincinnati Bengals, Brian Burns from Carolina Panthers, Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed from Kansas City Chiefs.
The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the free agency period has begun.
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NFL franchise tag window opens today; WR Tee Higgins, LB Josh Allen among candidates
National Football League (NFL) News Site: nfl.com/news/super-bowl-lviii-picks_1027954863001.html Kevin Patra Wednesday, 21 February 2024 12:13Unique Points
- Tee Higgins and Josh Allen are among the candidates for the franchise or transition tag.
- Clubs generally wait until closer to the end of the window to tag a player officially.
- When a tag is placed, sides have until mid-July to work out a multi-year extension. If an extension isn't agreed to by the deadline, the player will play on a one-year tender.
- There are three tender options: non-exclusive franchise tag, exclusive franchise tag and transition tag.
- The most commonly used tag is the non-exclusive franchise tag. When people refer to the 'franchise tag', they are generally talking about this version of thetag.
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- The NFL's annual game of tag officially begins today.
- <br>When a tag is placed, sides have until mid-July to work out a multi-year extension. If an extension isn't agreed to by the deadline, the player will play on a one-year tender.
- <br>The most commonly used tag is the non-exclusive franchise tag. When people refer to the 'franchise tag', they are generally talking about this version of thetag.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that 'the NFL's annual game of tag officially begins'. This statement implies a sense of urgency and importance which may not be accurate as teams generally wait until closer to the end of the window to tag players. Secondly, there is selective reporting in terms of highlighting certain big-name options for tags while ignoring other potential candidates. Lastly, there are statements made by anyone else than Kevin Patra such as 'When people refer to the Ȣfranchise tag,</spanŅ ' which is not relevant to the article and therefore should be ignored.- The statement 'the NFL's annual game of tag officially begins'
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NFL's annual game of tag officially begins without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that teams can only negotiate with players who have been tagged when in fact they can also negotiate with free agents. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric by stating that sides will play on a one-year tender if an extension isn't agreed to, which could be seen as threatening or intimidating language.- The NFL's annual game of tag officially begins
- teams can only negotiate with players who have been tagged
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The article discusses the NFL franchise tag and its various types. The author has a financial interest in the topic as they work for an NFL website.Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of NFL franchise tags as they are reporting on players whose contracts are set to expire and discussing different types of tags such as exclusive, non-exclusive and transition. The article also discusses specific players like Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs which could be seen as promoting their interests.- The article discusses specific players like Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs which could be seen as promoting their interests.
- The author mentions the $50 million+ per year salaries at the player's position over the last five years or 120% of his previous salary, whichever is greater. This suggests a financial interest in discussing contracts and their value.
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2024 NFL free agency rankings: Brian Burns, Saquon Barkley, Kirk Cousins lead top 150
The Athletic Randy Mueller Monday, 19 February 2024 00:00Unique Points
- Brian Burns
- Saquon Barkley
- Kirk Cousins lead top 150
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- Kirk Cousins
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that these rankings are shaped by a ton of film work and perspective from many years leading NFL personnel departments. However, this does not necessarily mean that their opinions should be taken as factual or reliable without further evidence or validation. Secondly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used in the article when it states 'This might not be exactly how you see it'. This statement could potentially offend readers and create a hostile environment. Lastly, there are several instances of dichotomous depictions throughout the article such as- The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that these rankings are shaped by a ton of film work and perspective from many years leading NFL personnel departments.
- <p>This might not be exactly how you see it</p>
- <h3>Undeniable</h3>
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The author has a clear bias towards the NFL and free agency. The article is about ranking the top 150 free agents available for the upcoming season, which implies that there will be significant changes in teams' rosters. Additionally, the author uses language such as 'improve this offseason' to suggest that these rankings are important for a team's success.- NFL free agency is fast approaching
- offer the first window for teams to improve this offseason
- provided they sign the right players.
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Randy Mueller has a conflict of interest on the topics of NFL free agency, Brian Burns, Saquon Barkley and Kirk Cousins as he is an employee of The Athletic which covers these topics extensively.Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
Randy Mueller has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL free agency, Brian Burns, Saquon Barkley and Kirk Cousins. He is an employee of The Athletic which covers the NFL.
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Top 25 NFL free agents include Tee Higgins, Brian Burns, pair of star Chiefs defenders
Yahoo Sports Frank Schwab Wednesday, 21 February 2024 12:16Unique Points
- The story of NFL free agency this offseason might not be any particular player, but a team trying to retain two of its best players. The Kansas City Chiefs have two of the 10 best free agents on their top 25 list.
- Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed are the two star defensive lineman from the Kansas City Chiefs that could be difficult for them to retain in free agency.
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- The franchise tag is a possibility for many players on this list, including Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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None Found At Time Of Publication
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The article lists the top 25 potential free agents in the NFL. The author highlights two players from the Kansas City Chiefs as being among these: Chris Jones and L'Jarius Sneed. Both of these players are considered to be some of the best at their positions and have had strong performances throughout their careers.- Chris Jones
- L'Jarius Sneed
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None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
Frank Schwab has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL free agency and specific players including Tee Higgins, Brian Burns, Chris Jones, Josh Allen and Jaylon Johnson. He is also affiliated with Yahoo Sports which may have a financial stake in the coverage.- Frank Schwab has written multiple articles about the Kansas City Chiefs defense and specifically mentions Chris Jones as one of their top players. In this article, he does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
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Frank Schwab has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL free agency and specific players including Tee Higgins, Brian Burns, Chris Jones and Josh Allen. He also reports on teams that he covers regularly such as the Kansas City Chiefs.- Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE Josh Allen
- Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones
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2024 NFL franchise tag window opens: What you need to know about the Jaguars, Josh Allen
Yahoo Sports Demetrius Harvey, Wednesday, 21 February 2024 12:17Unique Points
- Josh Allen finished with a career-high of 17.5 sacks in 2023
- The NFL values the franchise tag at an average of the five highest-paid players at a position or 120% of their previous salary, whichever is higher
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Jaguars have not stated publicly whether they will use the franchise tag on Josh Allen or Calvin Ridley. However, later in the article it quotes Baalke saying that Allen will be a Jaguar next year and implies that he may receive the franchise tag.- The article states that 'the Jaguars have not stated publicly whether they will use the franchise tag on Josh Allen or Calvin Ridley.' However, later in the article it quotes Baalke saying 'Josh Allen's going to be a Jaguar next year.'
- The article implies that Josh Allen may receive the franchise tag by stating that he is likely to be tagged and then quoting Baalke saying 'At the same token, Josh Allen's going to be a Jaguar next year.'
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority by citing NFL rules and projections from a former agent. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that the Jaguars will likely use the franchise tag on Josh Allen. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Calvin Ridley's potential future with the team as he may be tagged or not retained by Jacksonville before the new league year starts.- The NFL has not yet posted concrete values for the tags, but CBS Sports contributor and former NFL agent Joel Corry projected tags for each position group in 2024. Corry projected the franchise tag for a linebacker at $22,794,000.
- Calvin Ridley finished last year as the team's top wideout with 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns after missing essentially the previous two years due to a suspension and a sabbatical. He is unlikely to be tagged or retained by Jacksonville before the new league year starts on March 13.
- The Jaguars have not stated publically that they'll use the franchise tag, but Baalke’s words about Allen and the likelihood of him being back with the team in 2024 raised eyebrows.
Bias (85%)
The article contains a statement that the Jaguars are likely to use the franchise tag on Josh Allen. This is an example of bias as it implies that there is only one option for the team and ignores other possibilities.- > The Jaguars are likely to use the franchise tag on Josh Allen.
Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest with the NFL and franchise tag as they are topics that the Jaguars may be interested in. The article also mentions Josh Allen who is an outside linebacker which could affect their coverage of him.Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication