While Clements and Thomas cashed in, Briggs and Samuel were not as lucky - they were designated with the franchise tag. [4]  Accordingly, Samuel and Briggs threatened to hold-out until deep into the season to voice their disgust with the stigma of franchise designation. [5]  By holding out, a player refuses to take the field until his contract situation is remedied. [6]  In light of this summer's high profile protests, the current system… [read post]