03-16-2023, 04:26 PM
I just think it should now be mandatory on these forums that those who come with the take that "the Bengals are cheapskates" should automatically receive a ban (or at least a suspension).
What was so cool about this signing is that the $64M we paid to Brown was the same figure Bates got from ATL. So in essence, we swapped Jessie Bates, who we knew was leaving, and who's replacement we already drafted and has a year's experience with the team in Hill, for Orlando Brown for the same money.
As far as Hurst...loved him. But this is a TE rich draft. He can easily be replaced and that saved money for a draftee on a rookie contract can be used elsewhere.
Loved Bell also, but ppl forget he was let go by the Saints when we picked him up. I trust the FO to find a replacement at the same or less money. I am proud of how smart the Bengals are doing with not getting into salary cap hell, and prioritizing money allocated for the correct positions.
What was so cool about this signing is that the $64M we paid to Brown was the same figure Bates got from ATL. So in essence, we swapped Jessie Bates, who we knew was leaving, and who's replacement we already drafted and has a year's experience with the team in Hill, for Orlando Brown for the same money.
As far as Hurst...loved him. But this is a TE rich draft. He can easily be replaced and that saved money for a draftee on a rookie contract can be used elsewhere.
Loved Bell also, but ppl forget he was let go by the Saints when we picked him up. I trust the FO to find a replacement at the same or less money. I am proud of how smart the Bengals are doing with not getting into salary cap hell, and prioritizing money allocated for the correct positions.
