Austin Davis

[Bengalbug]

(08-30-2016, 11:02 AM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Drafted rookies sign 4 year deals, 1st rounders (which mccarron is not) are able to be kept a 5th year on club options. Aj just finished his 2nd season, we have him for 2 more (this and next), with no 5th year option. His value will never be higher for us, he has some big experience and played well in it. Still very cheap for 2 years, if we wait and trade him after the season a team only has him under contract one year. You won't get nearly as much for a single year of control. Now is the time to trade, unfortunately I think the best time to do so was at the draft which has passed. If some other team loses a starter he could still be moved for a decent pick. If he isn't moved soon I doubt he will ever be and he will walk after next season

And the bengals will get a 3rd round comp pick...

2 years of great backup and a 3rd comp is worth more than a 2nd in my opinion.  So unless a team is offering a 1st (and maybe more) don't expect him to get moved.  The bengals will squat on him, collect their 3rd and likely start the backup plan next year.

With their window now, it would be idiotic to trade him for a 2nd next yeAr when mccaroon could help this year.