The Miami Dolphins placed the transition tag on defensive end Olivier Vernon on March 1st. The transition tag is different from the franchise tag in that if the team can’t match another team’s offer within seven days, they won’t receive any compensation for losing the player. Vernon must be offered a minimum of the average of the top 10 salaries of defensive ends from 2015, which is $12,734,000. Should the New York Giants, a team in dire need of a disruptive pass rusher, cough up a five year contract for almost $13 million per year to nab Vernon?
Is Olivier Vernon Worth $13 Million Per Year for Five Years?
