10 Things I Think I Know

[jfkbengals]

(12-23-2020, 08:19 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: To each their own, but I always have one simple question when it comes to guys who get brought up like Uzomah:  Would any other team pay this player as much as what we'd save by releasing them?

---Would anyone pay CJ Uzomah 6 mil on the open market on a 1 year deal?

---Would anyone pay Geno Atkins 10 mil on the open market on a 1 year deal?

---Would anyone pay Gio Bernard 5 mil on the open market on a 1 year deal?

If your answer is no, or "hell no" in Uzomah's case, then why should we?
 

I think most teams that do not have a bonafide star at tight end would be willing to pay $6mil to CJ.  It is a fair salary for a reliable tight end.  Until this season, he has stayed healthy and able to make a play when called upon.  Keep in mind that the average starting TE salary is $10mil.

I strongly believe Geno would get a contract worth $10mil with incentives.  I would think he would get between $3-5 as a base, with playing time, individual performance, and team performance incentives making up the difference.

I strongly believe most teams would be willing to drop $5m on Gio for a single season as a bridge and mentor to a high round rookie, or if they have an entrenched starter with question marks due to injury.