Karnage84 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2876742-darius-slay-trade-rumors-lions-have-spoken-to-multiple-teams-about-deal-for-cb It seems like the contract talks aren't going the right way and the team is shopping Slay to any potential suitors. Any new team is going to have to include a new contract starting around $15M APY. I also have to imagine after years of being on teams watching the playoffs at home Slay is going to want a team in the hunt. The likely candidates are going to be a) team with cap space; b) need CB help These are the teams listed in order of cap space available that have CB as either a Primary or Secondary need according to TDN. https://thedraftnetwork.com/team-needs MIA BUF DAL HOU SEA NYG NYJ DEN LAC ARI LVR WAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastradamus Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Will be interesting to watch. Slay is asking for the max. We seem interested in negotiating, but not paying quite the top of the market. I don't think we deal him without an appropriate offer. A middling 2nd rounder is NOT enough in this market place. Corners are very high value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TL-TwoWinsAway Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Yeah, I don't see them coming to an agreement on a deal. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenhater Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Would anyone be down for trading Slay and the number 3 to Miami for all three 1sts, a 2nd and say Rosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitroar Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Millenhater said: Would anyone be down for trading Slay and the number 3 to Miami for all three 1sts, a 2nd and say Rosen? Absofrickinglutely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryTheBest Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, detroitroar said: Absofrickinglutely Agreed 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, Millenhater said: Would anyone be down for trading Slay and the number 3 to Miami for all three 1sts, a 2nd and say Rosen? I’d do it without the 2nd and Rosen. Maybe even the first two 1sts and a 2nd for Slay and 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZski Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I think we will get a 2020 2nd rd pick and a 2021 3rd rd pick. I dont think they trade him until after they sign his replacement in FA. I am hoping for Byron Jones as he can move to S as he ages so we get more bang for our buck with him. Other options are Logan Ryan and Chris Harris Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I really hate to lose slay. Really hate it. A high 2nd rounder seems like it is enough to me, but it's definitely not worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 If we do trade him, it wouldn't shock me to see us sign two guys in FA + draft someone, whether that's Okudah or one of the tier 2 guys later in rd 1 or early rd 2. I still think we should just pay him the $16M but I wonder if he's looking at the front office and trying to push himself out as well. He was clearly upset with the Diggs trade and then they don't really want to pay him what he's asking for, so he's probably packing his bags already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitroar Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I'd be fine with 16 for the first year. Quinn as well I would imagine. What's probably at question is the other years and just how many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, detroitroar said: I'd be fine with 16 for the first year. Quinn as well I would imagine. What's probably at question is the other years and just how many years. I'd add two years at $16M and front load the guaranteed money. The salary cap is going up with the next CBA and the Lions do have money to spend this off-season even with some of the bigger contracts that we have. Slay is among the Stafford's, Calvin's, Barry's as long tenured Lions players that played towards the top end of the league. He's already doing incredible team ambassador stuff in the community. He's still playing at a high level albeit he has dropped off a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguy1609 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 id just keep Slay, he knows the system, great in the community, "reportedly" hes already texting Okudah. plus in this nfl you cant have to many good Cb's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitroar Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, flyguy1609 said: id just keep Slay, he knows the system, great in the community, "reportedly" hes already texting Okudah. plus in this nfl you cant have to many good Cb's I'm not trying to sound like an ***, but if you have zero pass rush...I do think you can have too many good cbs. I think with just an average pass rush we would of made the playoffs last year...and a healthy Stafford of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZski Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Karnage84 said: I'd add two years at $16M and front load the guaranteed money. The salary cap is going up with the next CBA and the Lions do have money to spend this off-season even with some of the bigger contracts that we have. Slay is among the Stafford's, Calvin's, Barry's as long tenured Lions players that played towards the top end of the league. He's already doing incredible team ambassador stuff in the community. He's still playing at a high level albeit he has dropped off a bit. Noway I would pay a 30 yr old CB 16 mil a year. We already got burnt being nice to team guys with Snacks last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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