How important is a TE

[007BengalsFan]

(02-08-2024, 06:46 PM)casear2727 Wrote: I know exactly how the tag works.   Players that have little hope of an extension wait to sign the tag until after camp so they are not fined for not showing up to avoid risking injury.  See Bates.

I do not see any way the Bengals do this crazy unnecessary risk. The Bengals will NOT be held hostage by a player.  And that is exactly the position this would put them in. 

Tee can say he only wants to be traded to the Chiefs, they would know this and would offer an extreme low ball offer, say a 3rd round pick, then what? 

Tee would get the 21M with the Bengals or the team HE wants, which would not lead to a great offer.

Its not overly complicated, either the Bengals get the first round draft pick in a trade before the draft or they trade Higgins after the draft and get compensation for him next year.  Either way Higgins will be traded.  If Kansas City wants him they better be ready to give up their 1st round pick+.  If not the Bengals can just trade him to a team like Carolina after the draft.  If Tee doesnt want to go to Carolina, K.C. better come up with the 1st round draft pick.  Tee has little leverage here.