Week 10 injury updates

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(11-10-2023, 01:41 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: He’s had 1 big game through half the season. He’s not doing himself any favors as far as getting paid by missing time.

And a hamstring is not really something you just play through the pain. He has a very visible limp right now, and would be pretty useless out there if he did play.

(11-10-2023, 01:51 PM)Whatever Wrote: Hamstrings tend to linger and keep guys out for a couple weeks.  I don't think Tee is faking or being overly conservative.  He's likely legitimately hurt and it wouldn't be something the coaches would want him to play through for fear of it affecting him down the stretch and into the playoffs.

Chase was drafted to replace AJ, not Tee.  Everyone knows that.

Tee has probably played himself out of a huge contract next year.  He's currently 67th in receiving yards, 79th in catches, and 177th out of qualifying players in catch %.  He isn't on pace to even sniff 1000 yards and that's not even taking into account he's likely going to miss more games.  At this point, his best case scenario is probably balling out on the FT to get a big deal in '25, but with as little as the Bengals have gotten out of Higgins this year, you have to wonder if Reader or Williams will jump him for the tag.  If the young guys ball out in his absence, that seems more and more likely.

I agree the hamstring isn't a play through the pain moment. A hamstring can impact an entire season look no further than Keenan Allen last year. However, I think you both can agree that there will be less reason for Tee to try and push it like you will see other players do at 90% when he is looking to a contract. His numbers this year haven't be earth shattering but teams will still pay a high premium for a guy at his age with his previous production and both he and his agent know that.

It was about the "soft" comment as I really think Tee's heart isn't in it this year. The contested catches, he doesn't look like he is going all in on those, more protecting himself. I've seen several times where it looks like he is trying to avoid a bigger hit or looks more focused on his landing then securing the ball. All things you see from guys that are being "careful" during a contract issue.

I hate it. If the team isn't going to extend him, they should have traded him. Send him somewhere, let him get paid and let him play without holding back.