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TOUGH CALLS: Who DESERVES the Fifth-Year Option? Teams’ BIGGEST Decisions on 2023 First-Rounders
NFL front offices face high-stakes decisions as fifth-year option deadlines loom for the 2023 first-round class. Should teams lock in rising stars like C.J. Stroud, Bijan Robinson, and Jalen Carter, or maintain cap flexibility in an unpredictable market? The debate heats up as Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs scrutinize the tough calls, breaking down contract tiers, positional value quirks, and the ripple effects on future extensions.
Key topics include Bryce Young’s uncertain future with the Carolina Panthers, the financial upside of pro-ready talents like Paris Johnson Jr. and Devon Witherspoon…
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