03-18-2024, 12:13 AM
(03-17-2024, 11:59 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I guess we have reached the major slowdown in free agent signings. Not many more huge contracts getting thrown around. A bunch of players unhappy with the offers they received. And a bunch of teams now turning their focus to the draft and they will revisit veteran free agents after the draft dust settles to see what roster needs they still need to address.
I look at as the free agent frenzy that happens the first 5 days eats up a ton of cap space for most teams. It is the players and agents in charge early.
Now, look at all the cap left to spend and teams have to be more prudent, now the owners have some leverage because these players want a home before the draft, because after the draft their value may decrease further.
I don't think the Bengals or other teams re done. I would not be surprised if we have offers on the table for Becton and Tart. In time, those two are going to get a contract, maybe from us maybe from another team.
2024 may go on record as one of most underperforming teams in Bengal history. Bengal's FO has major work to do on defensive side of the ball. I say tag and trade Tee Higgins in 2025 to start with the rebuild.