03-15-2023, 05:53 PM
Don't blame Hurst for this at all. I never bought the whole "he'll come here cheap because he's happy" idea. He'll be 30 this season and it's his last chance at a big payday in his career.
The Panthers gave him nearly as much guaranteed money ($13m) as he's made in total his entire career ($14.6m). So even if he doesn't see the entirety of the $21.75m, he's just doubled his career earnings.
I am glad the Bengals didn't match the offer, but still.... Congrats Hurst!
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That said, the Bengals really need to both draft a starting TE and sign a depth TE now.
The Panthers gave him nearly as much guaranteed money ($13m) as he's made in total his entire career ($14.6m). So even if he doesn't see the entirety of the $21.75m, he's just doubled his career earnings.
I am glad the Bengals didn't match the offer, but still.... Congrats Hurst!
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That said, the Bengals really need to both draft a starting TE and sign a depth TE now.
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