Spotrac has an article today projecting the 5th year options for those eligible this year, which includes Hutch. Falling in Tier 2, Hutch is projected to earn $19.9M, which the article says is based on the transition tag for DEs. Was surprised to see Tyler Smith of Dallas, also in Tier 2, projected to earn $1.3M more than Hutch. Seems od…
Spotrac has an article today projecting the 5th year options for those eligible this year, which includes Hutch. Falling in Tier 2, Hutch is projected to earn $19.9M, which the article says is based on the transition tag for DEs. Was surprised to see Tyler Smith of Dallas, also in Tier 2, projected to earn $1.3M more than Hutch. Seems odd that a guard would be paid more under the formula than a DE. Not a big deal (I would expect Hutch to be extended before the 2026 season) but what am I missing?
Interesting. Personally, I think the better argument is for the d-line to be grouped together as players seem to move around a lot more during the game than the o-line. Oh well, thanks for responding.
Spotrac has an article today projecting the 5th year options for those eligible this year, which includes Hutch. Falling in Tier 2, Hutch is projected to earn $19.9M, which the article says is based on the transition tag for DEs. Was surprised to see Tyler Smith of Dallas, also in Tier 2, projected to earn $1.3M more than Hutch. Seems odd that a guard would be paid more under the formula than a DE. Not a big deal (I would expect Hutch to be extended before the 2026 season) but what am I missing?
Interesting. Personally, I think the better argument is for the d-line to be grouped together as players seem to move around a lot more during the game than the o-line. Oh well, thanks for responding.
Offensive linemen are grouped together, so he's getting OT money.