04-15-2023, 12:47 PM
(04-15-2023, 12:22 PM)ochocincos Wrote: That's basically my point.
Why did Vonn Bell and Hurst go to CAR? CAR is essentially a rebuilding team. There's no way they are legit SB contenders.
They went because the Panthers gave them likely about the best offer in terms of guaranteed/overall money.
I'm sure both would have liked to stay with the Bengals if the (guaranteed) money would have been close.
I’d imagine it’s also tied to contract length. The Bengals are trying to be make sure they have no restraints as these forthcoming contracts loom. But you are right top players most often take the money. In case of Hurst he finally wanted a legit deal and Bell was securing his future. The wanting to stay (versus join up with) and play for the Bengals is overrated. Now revamping careers is our sweet spot with free agents.
Romo “ so impressed with Zac ...1 of the best in the NFL… they are just fundamentally sound. Taylor the best winning % in the Playoffs of current coaches. Joe Burrow” Zac is the best head coach in the NFL & that gives me a lot of confidence." Taylor led the Bengals to their first playoff win since 1990, ending the longest active drought in the four major North American sports, en and appeared in Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1988.
