Update On Burrow's Extension

[*ochocincos*]

(05-18-2023, 09:47 AM)Ell Prez Wrote: I’m listening to locked on bengals, and seeing all the recent JB quotes on his future contract, there’s a lot of speculation that he’s going to do a team friendly deal, so he can keep his weapons around him.

While this would be great, you have to ask if that was the case, why isn’t the deal done? The bengals would be rushing to the desk to get that paper inked if they could get a team friendly deal. What’s taking so long?

Two viable explanations. 1.) JB made it clear he will take a discount but he wants Higgins signed to X years and they’re negotiating with Higgins. But looking at Higgins quotes, it doesn’t look like much contract conversation has been happening. 2.) he’s not doing a team friendly deal, he’s going to reset the market and the bengals and Burrows agent are negotiating bqcj and forth.

Which one seems more plausible?

I would imagine that if Burrow is adamant about wanting Higgins to stay a Bengal, he wants that deal done first before signing a deal of his own.

Personally, I'd love to re-sign Higgins, but not for a crazy amount. Bengals should be able to draft a 800+ yard WR to replace him if he chooses to walk for more money. I get that it's easier to say than do though.