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(02-06-2022, 09:33 PM)casear2727 Wrote: I love TB as well. We definitely need him this upcoming season. But consider this scenario:

Sign Bates to a long term deal this off season
Sign 2 quality FA's for the oline this off season with higher than average hits on the cap the next few years
Jonah is in a contract year this coming season 2022
Pratt is in a contract year in 2022
Wilson is in a contract year in 2023
Von Bell is in a contract year in 2023
Tee is in a contract year in 2023
Most likely extend Burrow prior to 2023
May extend Chase in 2023

If sign all the above and TB's final year is 2023, can we can trade for value prior to that season (unlikely), who else has a high salary, with lesser impact, in which we could cut that would save $7.3M for the 2023 season? 
Or do we keep him and just let him walk in 2024 without gaining any value?
I would like to get value for him as we eventually wont be able to afford all 3. (2023 Trade or Cut and add another piece - the Belichick method)

Jonah Williams is only finishing up his 3rd year. 5th year option has to be decided upon this offseason.
Given his success, I do expect he'll get that 5th year option, keeping him through 2023.