03-11-2021, 05:42 PM
If you have an Athletic subscription this is a must-read on Lawson.
https://theathletic.com/2443287/2021/03/11/carl-lawson-talks-free-agency-avoiding-the-franchise-tag-bengals-chances-to-retain-him/
The guy comes across as very likable. I think it's interesting that he said franchise tagging him didn't make sense for the team because they needed to protect "9" first then take care of a long-term deal with him from a cap standpoint. Obviously, he says he is open to listening to other teams but he approaches it with the Bengals as the front runners. It kind of feels like we have a good chance to get him back unless someone attempts to reset the market with him, or at the least go WAY beyond where we will go.
https://theathletic.com/2443287/2021/03/11/carl-lawson-talks-free-agency-avoiding-the-franchise-tag-bengals-chances-to-retain-him/
The guy comes across as very likable. I think it's interesting that he said franchise tagging him didn't make sense for the team because they needed to protect "9" first then take care of a long-term deal with him from a cap standpoint. Obviously, he says he is open to listening to other teams but he approaches it with the Bengals as the front runners. It kind of feels like we have a good chance to get him back unless someone attempts to reset the market with him, or at the least go WAY beyond where we will go.
