The Detroit Lions are facing a bit of a dilemma. Tight end Brock Wright was given a one-year, $2.985 million restricted free agent tender by the San Francisco 49ers, who then made an offer that would have been far better. Wright immediately signed a three-year, $12 million offer sheet with the 49ers.
They now have the chance to match that offer and sign Wright back to Detroit under those conditions after receiving a tender on him. They must decide by Wednesday at the latest.
For the previous three seasons, Wright has been an important member of the Lions team. Although some might downplay the significance of a TE2, Detroit uses a second tight end more frequently than the typical club. Over the last two seasons, Wright has played in over 1,000 offensive snaps. He has also been in the top 10 in Lions special teams snaps the last two seasons.
What therefore ought to the Lions do?
Do the Lions think they should match the 49ers’ Brock Wright offer?
My response: It’s not that simple.
We must first admit the things about the circumstance that we are ignorant of. The precise wording of this contract is unknown to us. $12 million for three years seems like a lot, but according to Adam Schefter, we also know that there is $6
