Who got the better of the Portis/Bailey trade?

[Bill B]

I know a lot of people said that we had no option because Champ was going to leave here but I the Redskins could have franchised him and protected themselves that way by getting 2 first rounders for anyone wanting to sign him (or at least work out a deal if no team wanted to pony up 2 first rounder) - so the Redskins did have an option.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Bill B

I know a lot of people said that we had no option because Champ was going to leave here but I the Redskins could have franchised him and protected themselves that way by getting 2 first rounders for anyone wanting to sign him (or at least work out a deal if no team wanted to pony up 2 first rounder) - so the Redskins did have an option.

If I'm correct if we made him a franchise player it would have made his cost to much for us with the salery cap issues.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

If I'm correct if we made him a franchise player it would have made his cost to much for us with the salery cap issues.

This is correct. Honestly we both got a good deal, bc Champ didnt want to be here at all.