06-07-2015, 02:33 PM
(06-07-2015, 12:12 PM)spazz70 Wrote: Someone already said it but that option put on Zeitler was just a show of good faith so they could negotiate long term...The Bengals will not pay him 8 million next year....That is why I said he was a priority...In case you did not know the Bengals can drop that option after the season (Super Bowl) and before the next league season starts (some time in March)...It is not guaranteed money.....AJ will be on his option this year..I would think that they will pay him his option if necessary since he is considered a top 10 WR and the money fits but I said him for obvious reasons being a priority....I would agree with Iloka, MLJ and others but IMO they can be replaced....Every other team in the NFL does it....The Bengals need to learn how to replace these mid tier guys without giving them overblown contracts
Iloka is a very good player and needs to be signed to long term deal. I agree that we won't be paying Zietler 8 million next year but we can work out a long term deal with next off season no need to do it now.