Scottemojo
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Another angle to consider on this. While Suh has in the past said he likes the Hawks, this rumor from his camp could have an entirely different purpose.
Suh wants out of Detroit. His worst nightmare right now is a Lions franchise tag. The Lions will only apply the tag if they think there is a chance they can work a long term deal with him, no way do they actually want to retain him for just one more year.
Suh's representation leaking a rumor like this lets the Lions know this is not about the money. Even it is about the money. Suh may still want to break the bank, just not in Detroit. Seattle becomes the easy name drop, a team with a track record of below market deals and a known contender, a perfect way to say to the Lions Do Not Tag Me, or it will be a one year deal.
That is my cynical take. The Hawk fan in me wants to think Suh is enamored with Seattle, the realist in me knows another team will pay a lot more. One thing is clear to me, Suh has wanted out of Detroit for a few years now, and he is just about there. Convincing Detroit not to tag him is the biggest task he has right now.
Suh wants out of Detroit. His worst nightmare right now is a Lions franchise tag. The Lions will only apply the tag if they think there is a chance they can work a long term deal with him, no way do they actually want to retain him for just one more year.
Suh's representation leaking a rumor like this lets the Lions know this is not about the money. Even it is about the money. Suh may still want to break the bank, just not in Detroit. Seattle becomes the easy name drop, a team with a track record of below market deals and a known contender, a perfect way to say to the Lions Do Not Tag Me, or it will be a one year deal.
That is my cynical take. The Hawk fan in me wants to think Suh is enamored with Seattle, the realist in me knows another team will pay a lot more. One thing is clear to me, Suh has wanted out of Detroit for a few years now, and he is just about there. Convincing Detroit not to tag him is the biggest task he has right now.