***NFL Free Agency News & Signings Thread***

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(04-15-2024, 05:31 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: So Smith has more receptions, more yards and more TDs over the last 3 years but Tee should be paid the same?

Also, you're not helping the team if you're not playing.   Didnt we have this debate with Reader?  and he wasnt even demanding a huge contract.  Reader played in 40 games the last 3 years.  Higgins has played 42.

It's a difference of 8 games over the course of 3 seasons.

And yes, some people said DJ Reader shouldn't expect much because of his lack of availability, but he still landed a 2 year, $22 mill deal ($11 mill APY).
Some people on here thought Reader should only get $8 mill APY or less because of it.
I would expect the Bengals used this reasoning in their offer, and it's why he decided to sign with the Lions instead.

My point is there will be teams who could/would put Higgins' availability aside because they know what he can offer when healthy.
As such, I think $25 mill APY is still on the table for him.
And on a per-game basis, he's as good or arguably better than Smith, who just got $75 mill with $51 mill guaranteed.