What if Taysom gets a 1st round tender?

For a first rounder... especially a high first rounder, you take it.

But we're talking alternate universe stuff here. Hard to imagine another team pulling the trigger if we put a 2nd round tender on him. And in that case, it would have to be a very early 2nd rounder.

His age is the main reason I'm saying this. A first rounder might still be on his rookie deal when Taysom retires. Maybe even a second rounder. It's a developmental league and 1st round picks are one of the most valuable items in the NFL. With more first round picks and good drafting, you add more of what "should" be stars to your team. And FO's... each and every one... believe they're good at drafting.