So while a franchise tag for a quarterback was worth $16.1 million in 2011, now it's worth $14.4 million. The most drastic salary drop was at defensive tackle, which went from $12.5 million in 2011 to $7.9 million in 2012. Had Jackson been franchised a year earlier, he'd be walking away with $2 million more..Each is talented, but each has a college backstory that involves a performance dropoff, injury or suspension. All three will be in the mix for playing time, and it will be a disappointment for the team if at least one isn't contributing regularly in the season opener.5. NEW DIGS: Shanahan is bucking the trend of NFL coaches who are opting more and more to stay home for camp.

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