A low-upside depth addition that barely registers on the roster impact meter. Headlines describe Taylor as a sixth-round pick lucky to hold a practice squad spot eight weeks in. The strongest signal here is his elevation status — situational filler, not a building block. Fans have little investment in Taylor, with attention focused on bigger offensive line questions around Cole Strange. Taylor projects as a fringe roster player who'll cycle in and out of the practice squad all season.
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This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Los Angeles Chargers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Branson's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL Gs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the G market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Branson is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$885K
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$885K
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