Hendrickson has requested a trade

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(04-24-2024, 10:11 PM)phil413 Wrote: You're probably right on the Reader connection.  It's actually surprising we don't see more vets calling this pattern into the open.  Vets that know that they aren't getting a 3rd contract with the Bengals may be more likely to take that into account when they sign the 2nd.  They're very cut and dry according to the Whit interview posted. 

Hendrickson signed the extension, he had to know this would happen unless the team told him something like play worth and extension and we will talk before the draft.  Rather than assume though, Hendrickson does have leverage as the defense indeed would be in trouble as others have said.  He's actually doing them a favor as maybe the threat moves them to take a DT that can pressure the QB over RT in the 1st.  

I’m not saying letting Reader go was a bad move either. I just think he definitely freed up Hendrickson to make plays. So you lose that presence and maybe his numbers dip this year.

They aren’t paying him long term like he wants, same with Higgins and Bates. That all weighs on his mind I’m sure.

They absolutely have to nail the draft this year.