02-22-2024, 12:47 AM
(02-21-2024, 03:20 PM)Nepa Wrote: I haven't reviewed the entire thread, so maybe this has been dismissed, but isn't there a realistic Option 4?
Option 4:
Franchise tag, but trade before the draft, ideally for a first-round pick, which can then be used on a WR.
Tyreek Hill was traded by the Chiefs to the Dolphins for a 1st, a 2nd, two 4ths, and a 6th. Couldn't Higgins merit a late first-round pick (or early 2nd), which can be used for WR in this upcoming draft, where there are so many good WRs.
Option 4 is the best. Someone will give a 1st round pick for Tee. The problem with option 4 is Tee would need to sign the tag before the Bengals could trade him. Tee could wait until after the draft to sign the tag so the Bengals would lose out on the pick this year. Of course the Bengals would still benefit next year with an additional 1st round draft pick which would still be better than getting nothing for Tee if they just let him walk as a free agent.
