Felger & Massarotti Jaxon Smith-Njigba Becomes Highest Paid WR in NFL // Christian Gonzalez Contract Talks // James Hagens and the Bruins - 3/23 (Hour 3)
Mar 23, 2026
They break down how Jaxon Smith-Njigba's new deal resets the wide receiver market and ripple effects for A.J. Brown trade talks. Contract strategy and timing for Christian Gonzalez get heated debate, including whether New England should tie up a top corner. The hour closes with a split on whether Bruins first-rounder James Hagens should jump to Boston or start in Providence.
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Smith-Njigba Deal Resets Receiver Market
- Jackson Smith-Njigba's four-year, $168.6M deal reset the WR market and raised AAV expectations across positions.
- Mike Felger and Chris Gasper note JSN's $42.15M AAV surpasses Ja'Marr Chase and pressures other contracts and trade valuations.
Smith-Njigba Contract Changes AJ Brown Calculus
- JSN's new AAV makes A.J. Brown's existing $32M-ish deal look relatively affordable to acquiring teams.
- Hosts argue Patriots must weigh trade cost (picks) versus Brown's age, knee concerns, and potential refusal to restructure.
Wait Until After June 1 To Lower Trade Price
- If trading for A.J. Brown after June 1, expect compensation like a second and a fourth rather than a first, because teams will swap earlier picks.
- Jimmy Murray said June timing forces teams to use later-year picks, altering value.