TE - Michael Mayer

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(12-07-2022, 07:20 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: You'd pass up Mayer if he fell to the Bengals because of Hurst's feelings? Hurst is a FA next season and will be 30 years old. Mayer's rookie contract likely lasts longer than Hurst's career has years left, probably even without the 5th year option included.

Key statement is if we resigned Hurst. 

You'd have to be kidding yourself if he didn't think it was just a matter of time before he's supplanted by the rook, adding stress to a person who has already talked about the personal demons. That in turn could have an adverse effect on his other teammates if the team is a tight-knit as we all think (them trying to take notice to ensure Hurst's demons don't overtake him).

Again, I'd be for him if he's bona-fide the best player on the board but I'd have reservations because:
a. Hurst and how he's integrated into the team.
   -This could be alleviated if the coaching staff talks with him about the situation (ala don't pull a Packers with Love and surprise the kid) and the coaching staff integrates more 12 personnel instead of exclusively being a 11 personnel O
b. Other talents at other positions of need (be it poor talent, needing to get cheaper at a position, etc.) with same talent levels are available.