01-09-2023, 01:32 PM
(01-09-2023, 01:03 PM)pally Wrote: Today opens the window for renegotiation of the 2020 draft class contracts. That of course includes JoeyB and Tee Higgins.
Joe is in a QB class that includes Justin Herbert, Tua, and Jalen Hurts. Tua, I think may not get his extension until after next season. He showed some real growth in the early part of the season but regressed in the 2nd half. And he has a bad injury history.
I fully expect Joe to end up the highest-paid QB in the league with a long-term contract but where that number lands is anyone's guess. The Bengals will have to come up with guaranteed money way above their comfort level. But that is the reality of contracts for players like Joe. The fun question is which of these QBs extends their contract first and are they setting the ceiling or the floor
Tee will be a really really tough negotiation. This is where the Bengals have to set their priorities for other contracts (such as Ja'Marr's). Tee has a hard-nosed agent who has no problem playing hardball. And we know the reality is there are teams out there who will give him #1 WR money. Don't be surprised if he is a free agent after the 2023 season. Even the franchise tag may be too rich for the Bengals blood
I won't be surprised if Joe's extension isn't announced until July-ish, just prior to training camp. I am going to guess Burrow gets a six year, $288MM deal with around $155MM guaranteed. The yearly value of the deal is slightly more than guys like Mahomes/Allen but his guarantees are slightly below Allen, percentage wise.
I am really not optimistic about Tee's long-term outlook here. I've been thinking that 2023 will be his final season in stripes.
