03-01-2024, 11:59 AM
(02-29-2024, 11:25 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Why?
21 mil this year
120% raise for tagging twice in a row
25 mil next
=46 mil rough estimate
DK metcalf cap hits next two years
24.5
29.5
= Tee would be cheaper even with consecutive franchise tags
If the fallback Plan was to Tag Tee twice (and have TEE at least somewhat upset the 1st time tagged & then likely very upset the 2nd time)
then the Bengals would probably be better off just working out say a 3 year deal now if TEE & his Agent are reasonable about it rather than
going the Tag twice route.
*Then there is a potential fallback Plan of Tag TEE once & force TEE to play only in 2024 (with the Option of Trading him before the 2024 season)
**Or the Bengals are confident that they can get TEE signed longer term (say 3 years) and that is the actual Plan if TEE & his Agent can agree.
The Bengals should have a good idea of what TEE & his Agent want longer term & just how far apart they are. (This part is KEY)
If it seems too far apart, then do you Force TEE to play in 2024 or entertain Trade offers.
