***NFL Free Agency News & Signings Thread***

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(04-15-2024, 06:36 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I get what you are saying PDub. I think their plan was to sign Tee last year and him and his agent turned them down and they thought it 
was more than fair. Then came the regular season and a poor showing mostly because of injury (Burrow and him being injured) and then 
came the trade request and maybe they are just playing all options.

I hope they are keeping all their options on the table, would be best for all honestly.

An argument could be made due to Tee's injuries and missing 5 games, his value took a hit. I could see the FO calculating his contract being less than their offer in 2023. I could see the Tee camp disagreeing. The result is Tee plays on the tag, he will either increase his value or decrease his value in 2024.

It did not work out for Tee in 2024 (not signing long term deal in 2023), but maybe it will in 2025 (after he has a great year). It is a risk for Tee to take. The Bengals also are taking a risk paying Tee 22 million in 2024 and hoping he stays healthy. 

I think unless the Bengals get a great deal, Tee plays on the tag in 2024 unless Tee settles for the offer. I don't see Katie budging. 

I see Tee's current value based on 2023 and considering his first 3 years closer to 20 million a year versus 25 million a year. Take the Smith contract and it adds up to less than 20 million a year for 5 years or 97.5 million with 51 million guaranteed.