Should LaFell be re-signed?

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(12-20-2016, 06:04 PM)ochocincos Wrote: He's proven to be a dependable, consistent WR2 and a great bargain at $2.5 mill this year. The real question is, "What should the Bengals be willing to pay to retain him?"

It wouldn't make sense on his part to accept $2.5 million again unless he gets no better offers the first few weeks of FA.
LaFell is just as productive as Sanu, who received $6.5 million last offseason. However, LaFell is 30 years old whereas Sanu is in the prime of his career.

1-2 years at $5 mill per would probably be the max I would say is worth it. I think $4 mill a year would be fair and team-friendly.

Then draft a mid-round WR with speed that can be used as more of a deep threat in the first year or two with the plan to develop him as a WR2/3 by his third year.

That is my point.  Would you sign him for that if it costs you Zeitler?  For me, the answer is no way.