The Jets put the franchise label on Marcus Maye security, according to several reports.
Source: O #Jets marked Marcus Maye security.
– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021
Jets placed the franchise label on safety Marcus Maye, according to the source.
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
A security chosen in the second round of the 2017 Draft by the Jets, Maye posted an excellent season of 2020. Maye was elected the MVP of the team in a season in which he established the best of his career with 88 tackles, 11 defended passes, 2 sacks and 2 fumbles forced.
If Maye plays the 2021 season under the franchise brand, he would earn somewhere around $ 10-11 million. To be honest, I think he’s a little (though not outrageously) rich for what he brings to the table. My guess is that neither side wants him to play the season under the brand, however.
Above all, I see the franchise etiquette as a tool to extend the trading period. The Jets have now bought a few extra months to try to reach a long-term agreement that can satisfy both sides. Maye can get more money by signing a long-term contract. Jets can reduce their limit and be sure that one of their leaders and best players will be with them for years to come.
In an ideal world, a long-term extension would have been made by now. Since this has proved elusive, this is the second best thing.