09-04-2023, 09:51 AM
(09-03-2023, 01:59 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: I honestly don't get the worry about Joe's contract. It will get done - probably this week - and I'm sure it will involve a lot of details and moving parts that just took time to get ironed out and finalized.
This will be a massive amount of money for a team that doesn't have the same types of resources as most franchises. Constructing the deal in a way that allows for cap flexibility once it kicks in is something that I'm sure involves a lot of give and take on both sides.
All that matters is that it gets done...which it will. I give props to Joe, his agent and the Bengals, for how they've handled the process.
Ok.
And what if it doesn't? I think most people have agreed if it gets done then all of this doesn't matter. I would also guess most people expect it to get done. But It's okay for people to discuss what it means/what happens if it doesn't get done.
My guess is there's a hold up on how many years and then they'll both eventually agree/one side will cave nearing the deadline of season starting.