Jonah Williams Requests Trade

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(03-17-2023, 11:56 AM)Nepa Wrote: By Jonah publicly requesting a trade, the Bengals are disadvantaged in trade negotiations. So, how much the Bengals would get back goes down a notch. I figured he would play the season and then go the free-agent route and leave. Didn't expect him to publicly announce he wants to leave now.

Well, if I understand it correctly, if Jonah leaves next year as a RFA, the Bengals would be entitled to a compensatory pick, and based on the next contract (he would really have to show he was back from injury) and sorry, Jonah, the Bengals hold all the cards here.  You will play RT if they say play RT or you will lose $12.5 million.

You have to feel that comp pick would be at least a 4th rounder, as LT is one of the highest paid positions on the team in most cases.  So, that (to me), is where the price should start and I don't think it really matters if it is a pick for this year or next year's comp pick.  More on either side is always better.