03-12-2024, 12:02 PM
(03-04-2024, 01:34 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I am calling it now.
From what I've read and the tone of the Bengals (FO and ZT) it's sounding more and more like Mixon is going to be a part of this team.
I also think loyalty comes into play here. With the environment in the market these days (most players seeking guaranteed money and the Bengals not offering that to everyone) I think the Bengals like to show that they keep players around for the life of their contract as a negotiating piece when trying to land free agents and extensions. Basically saying "we offer guaranteed money by keeping guys and not cutting them." Cutting Mixon flies in the face of that.
So, don't be shocked if Mixon is here come September. Not the worst thing in the world, especially since you have a guy like Chase Brown who should significantly cut into his snap counts.
Yea...instead the Bengals showed they won't cut you early and instead cut you after most of the RBs are signed in FA. If I'm the Bengals FO, I'm doing the same thing, it's smart business, but let's just remember that next time we want/expect a player to do something team friendly. It's a business first and foremost and teams and players look after themselves.
