Franchise tag easy solution with Mare
February, 24, 2010
2/24/10
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By
Mike Sando | ESPN.com
Kicking in the NFL is definitely a year-to-year proposition.
That's why the franchise tag provides a straightforward solution for the Seahawks as they seek to keep Olindo Mare, after the kicker made 24 of 26 field-goal tries in 2009.
Seattle announced its use of the tag for Mare on Wednesday, a move that required them to offer him a one-year deal for $2.814 million. That figure represents the average of the top five 2009 salaries for kickers and punters.
This move essentially takes Mare off the market at a palatable price.
That's why the franchise tag provides a straightforward solution for the Seahawks as they seek to keep Olindo Mare, after the kicker made 24 of 26 field-goal tries in 2009.
Seattle announced its use of the tag for Mare on Wednesday, a move that required them to offer him a one-year deal for $2.814 million. That figure represents the average of the top five 2009 salaries for kickers and punters.
This move essentially takes Mare off the market at a palatable price.
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- Joined ESPN in 2007
- Lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and two sons
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Mike Sando
Sando joined ESPN.com in 2007 after nine seasons covering the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune. He lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and two sons.
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