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Jeff Reed: Franchise Tag Buys Steelers Time for Extension Talks

Article By on 25th February, 2010

... isn't a team in the NFL that is going to offer up two first-rounders for him.

And don't kid yourself about this either: The Steelers are not going to give Reed a deal anywhere close to the four year, $16 million one Sebastian Janikowski just picked up from the Oakland Raiders (who continue to defy logic at every turn).

The Steelers bought themselves time to negotiate a long-term deal with their star kicker when they placed the franchise tag on him today.

Reed will now make around $2.4 million in 2010 if the Steelers fail to negotiate a long deal.

That figure might end up being a bargain.

There are a number of obstacles facing the Steelers when it comes to signing Reed long-term.

Janikowski's deal sets a n...

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