I agree Goff is not elite. I am just not sure what alternative they had.
If the team offers less and he rejects then what? Franchise tag? That kills your cap immediately and only lasts year. So another tag the following year? Rinse and repeat?
Do they tell him to walk? Or trade him?
If so who is the replacement? The team is on an excellent trajectory, if they opt to not keep Goff that changes everything, and if that doesnt work out, the GM and HC will be out of a job.
Off the top of my head the closest thing I can think of is Washington and Minnesota saying goodbye to Cousins because they didn't feel he was worth it. Hasnt worked out too well for Washington, the Vikings remains to be seen
If the team offers less and he rejects then what? Franchise tag? That kills your cap immediately and only lasts year. So another tag the following year? Rinse and repeat?
Do they tell him to walk? Or trade him?
If so who is the replacement? The team is on an excellent trajectory, if they opt to not keep Goff that changes everything, and if that doesnt work out, the GM and HC will be out of a job.
Off the top of my head the closest thing I can think of is Washington and Minnesota saying goodbye to Cousins because they didn't feel he was worth it. Hasnt worked out too well for Washington, the Vikings remains to be seen