Dax Hill ACL

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(10-07-2024, 01:37 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Think you have no choice but to decline even with the generally solid return-rate from ACLs these days. 4.5 games at a new position on a terrible D isn't enough to commit $11.8m guaranteed (the basic 5th year option, because I don't think he meets playing time criteria for the next tier) to him for year 5. Plus hopefully we have a new DC by then and who knows if he'll fit the new guy's system.

If you don't pick it up, you risk having to pay (a lot) more if Hill really steps it up next year once he's healthy.
If you do pick it up, you risk overpaying if he doesn't perform well.

I think at this point, he was on the right track to be an impactful player based on what he showed through 5 games, but the risk isn't worth it at this time.
If he plays well next year, either tag him or try to sign him to a new deal.
If he doesn't, Bengals may save themselves some $$.