DeAndre Hopkins "Going Over Some Offers" From Titans and Patriots According to Report from ESPN's Dianna Russini
NASHVILLE — The DeAndre Hopkins saga continues and likely will continue for multiple weeks, but we got another update on Thursday when ESPN's Dianna Russini went on NFL Live and provided some insight into what Hopkins is doing right now.
According to Russini, Hopkins is "going over some offers" from the Titans and the Patriots. This indicates a few things that are important during this process. First, there appears to be only two true contenders for Hopkins as things stand now. Second, each team could have multiple contract options on the table.
It makes sense that the Titans would present multiple structures to Hopkins and give him the option of picking which suits him best. What could those different offers like like though?
Certainly, the Titans offered the "Odell Beckham Contract," something I outlined on the site last week. This would be a one-year deal worth $15-17 million that most likely includes some incentives. This would give Hopkins a chance to hit the market again in 2024 as well.
This should appeal to Hopkins because it maximizes his earning potential. He can bet on himself to have another year up to his standards and then cash in in a major way in free agency next year. Hopkins hit free agency very late in the process this year and that likely hurt his ability to get the best deal.
The Titans also likely offered Hopkins a multi-year deal as well. Something with nearly $30-40 million and for a few seasons. That would provide Hopkins with some stability and security. He wouldn't have to worry about changing teams and cities again in less than a year. Also allows him to invest more of himself into the team knowing he would be around more than 10 months.
The Patriots likely have taken the same route, but we won't know all of the exact details until Hopkins chooses an offer. Typically, after the deal is done, we get an influx of behind the scenes information that should inform us more about the options each team presented.
Hopkins is expected to wait until near training camp at the end of July to choose his team. That is the smartest route for Hopkins as it allows more time for him to make a decision, more desperation to creep in for the teams and potentially more teams to jump in the race. Unfortunately, the Titans and their fans will have to wait patiently for a decision to be made.
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