02-08-2022, 01:32 PM
(02-08-2022, 01:10 PM)fredtoast Wrote: It can't be spread out more than 5 years.
OK, I made a mistake there is a cap on number of years bonus can be spread out (original contract), but teams also rework the original contract and start the process over again giving player upfront bonus money and lessening that years cap hit.
I am no expert, but I have studied cap hits for over 20 years and do know a little about how to defer cap money. Bengals have been smart, but did do it in a small way with Reiff for in essence a 1 year deal.
I call it creativity, I hope we use it wisely so we can continue to build a strong roster, but now is the time to go for it in my opinion, starting with giving Joe B. an elite RG and RT in 2022.
2024 may go on record as one of most underperforming teams in Bengal history. Bengal's FO has major work to do on defensive side of the ball. I say tag and trade Tee Higgins in 2025 to start with the rebuild.