I think he should have reported before the deadline, taken the 7 mill for less than half a season and kept it pushing.

This approach is all well and good but if the guaranteed money is less than ridiculous, it won't be much of a victory.


Also…if you are skipping the season, just say so. Why even have this long drawn out saga which does nothing for you from a public relations standpoint.

Just say "I don't want to play under a Franchise tag, I want to secure my future. I'll see everyone next year" and you would probably have a PR victory instead of this, whatever it is.