"we keep our own"

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(02-15-2017, 11:11 AM)Sled21 Wrote: And they still have lot's of time to get one done. I'm quite sure Zeitler wants to see what he will bring in FA, who wouldn't. And when he does, then the Bengals know what it is going to take to keep him, and then they decide if they want to cough that up, rather than overpaying him now. I'm sure they have a top number in mind. Just like with Andre Smith, he jumped into FA and found out he's not worth as much as he thinks he is, not because he is not good, but that some teams won't pay that because they don't need a guard. If he gets an astronomical offer, then he's gone. That's not the Bengals fault, nor Zeitler's fault.... that is the NFL...

I think the disgust comes from letting guys like Alex Mack pass us by in FA because the FO told us they were saving money to extend guys like Zeitler.  They could have gotten the deal done last year, they didn't.  I have to point the finger directly at the Bengals......because of their words in the past.  This guy was a first rounder, started from day 1.  There is absolutely no excuse for this to even be a point of contention.  He should already be signed.  "Model, model", after all.