03-11-2021, 05:47 PM
(03-11-2021, 05:42 PM)Au165 Wrote: 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 he is probably coming back unless someone attempts to reset the market with him, or at the least go WAY beyond where we will go.
I don't have an Athletic subscription so thanks for giving the low down.
I like that he is being unselfish and speaks of protecting Burrow as the first priority, cause it is. Makes me hope we can give him a
fair deal and he takes it, a long term deal. Just hope he can stay healthy. We still need to add more pass rushers even if we extend
Lawson though. This Draft isn't really deep with pass rushers.
