[Chief X_Phackter]

Payne had a great year, and he deserves his pay day. However, I am hoping that the intent is to tag him, then let him see if he can negotiate a deal with another club. I don't think we'd get two first round picks for him, but I'm sure we can flip him for something better than a future late 3rd round compensatory pick. Then use the $19 million saved to upgrade the O-line, and LB/CB. We'd still have a very solid D-line with Sweat, Allen, Mathis, Ridgeway, Obada, Young...