08-18-2022, 10:35 PM
Another thing to consider is paying the WR position. Even with rates going up, with Boyd being getting closer to 30 when his deal is up he may be had for half the cost of Higgins. Especially if they give him the long term deal and front load it with guaranteed money, keeping his average hit lower.
Even as a slot guy, he's still a quality #2, and if you get any production out of TE long term it could be a platoon situation outside. Something like a ring chasing old cheap 3-5M vet and a 3rd rd pick for Burrow to get the best out of.
We are making a big deal out of LG right now, but it's one position where we're frustrated there isn't a clear cut starter while we try to win a ring. It's not unrealistic to think there could be 3 to 4 more of those if guys at different positions don't develop at a better rate. Higgins long term is great, but Boyd and a bunch of question mark positions filled isn't a bad contingency. A big one may be replacing Awuzie for instance.
Even as a slot guy, he's still a quality #2, and if you get any production out of TE long term it could be a platoon situation outside. Something like a ring chasing old cheap 3-5M vet and a 3rd rd pick for Burrow to get the best out of.
We are making a big deal out of LG right now, but it's one position where we're frustrated there isn't a clear cut starter while we try to win a ring. It's not unrealistic to think there could be 3 to 4 more of those if guys at different positions don't develop at a better rate. Higgins long term is great, but Boyd and a bunch of question mark positions filled isn't a bad contingency. A big one may be replacing Awuzie for instance.
