02-27-2024, 03:18 PM
(02-27-2024, 10:59 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: No offense, but he is under team control for 2 more years. He will be here for two more years. Burrow wants him here.
The only exception would be if he there is a trade that CLEARLY makes us better. Short and long term. A 2nd and a 4th does not. That's DJ Turner & Charlie Jones.
Plus, given Tee's stature, he isn't leaving for nothing. We'll at least get a 3rd as a result.
The 3rd round comp pick is after the regular 3rd round is over so you are essentially getting an early 4th round pick. The NFL could have just as easily called those comp picks early 4th round picks. Whatever the name, those picks are given after the first three regular rounds are over. Also, there is no guarantee the Bengals could even get a comp pick for Higgins if they add other guys. Remember all the talk about getting a 3rd round comp pick for letting Jessie Bates leave? The Bengals didnt get a 3rd round comp pick because they signed Orlando Brown Jr.
As far as having Tee 2 more years, they dont. They would need to pay Higgins close to 22 million this season and 26 million dollars next. People saying Tee is not worth 22 million this year so do you want to pay him 26 million next year? and if he was worth 26 million a year why wouldnt you just sign him long term for 26 million per year if you thought he was worth that much? What if Tee pulls his hamstring again this year and misses more games, would you want to pay him 26 million for another season?
