11-09-2024, 12:49 PM
(11-09-2024, 12:27 PM)samhain Wrote: There's no way to argue that this season hasn't sucked.
Even so, there's one thing that I think has been made pretty clear: This offense does not need Tee Higgins to thrive. Burrow has gone off for 2 straight weeks without him. He's proven that he most certainly is what we thought he was, ie a truly elite QB1 that can make an offense out of lesser parts when he has to. Chase had 250 plus and 3 tds vs the Ravens without Tee on the field to divert attention. Tee has been available for a total of 4 games. The offense, with the exception of the NE game, has largely looked fine..
Could they have used him vs Philly? No doubt. Is he a necessity? IDK anymore.
I think his departure is a disguised blessing. It will force them to utilize the TE more effectively (which they have), and also put more emphasis on the run game (ugh.)
To summarize: Burrow and Chase are enough without Tee. This offense isn't going to turn into a pumpkin while he misses half the games for another team while making 27 mil per or so in 2025.
I'm sorry to say this, I am a huge Tee Higgins fan, he does everything right, shows a positive attitude, is great to his fans and if you're kid is going to look up to an athlete, he would be my pick. That said, he is probably the healthiest he is ever going to be right now, and as he ages his ailments will get worse and take longer to heal. If he can't stay on the field now, he's headed to be another Eifert. I can't see giving him a long-term contract anymore.
