[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Honestly, not a big deal if he doesn't waive anyway. It's definitely preferable, but if he doesn't waive just means we expose Backlund instead. I love Backs, have his jersey, but losing a 5.3M third liner isn't really the end of the world.

Seattle likely takes whoever isn't protected between Gio/Tanev/Hanifin anyway, if I was a betting man.

Really? Assuming Bennett isn't moved for picks and prospects, I can't see them taking Gio over Bennett. At this point, you most likely protect Tanev, and expose Gio.