02-16-2023, 09:43 AM
(02-16-2023, 08:52 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That age doesn't bother me, as many OL play well into their mid thirties. It's not like he's supposed to be the 12 year solution, just a 2-3 bridge to the next true franchise LT. His salary numbers are actually quite fair for a competitive LT in today's market.
All true, but I try to see things via the "Bengals way", in that how they historically approach deals, including recent free agency.
Contracts for 30 and over are rare.
Contracts for 30 and over and injured, are extremely rare.
We seem to be, or should be IMO, in cost savings mode, attempting to get more production than cost at every position, instead of fair market rates.
I think Mixon is the only player whose production obviously did not exceed his cost this season? Bates?
