K Zane Gonzalez

Gonzalez had a fantastic season and arguably deserves to be a Pro Bowler. While many say the Cardinals should ink him to a long-term deal, the more prudent choice would be to give him an original-round tender and if the market says he is worth more and the Cardinals are willing to pay him, they can match. But because in three seasons he has only had one consistently good one, it would be wise to let him prove it one more year.

Offering anything more than an original-round tender would just be unnecessary and teams aren’t likely going to want to give up a seventh-round pick to overpay Gonzalez so that the Cardinals wouldn’t match the salary.

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Ep. 255

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Ep. 254

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