Tee vs a NEW D

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(01-01-2025, 03:19 PM)Ell Prez Wrote: I totally get the later half of your point. But I’m not sure there are actual legit options in FA. Everyone here thought Rankins would be so good bc he provided an interior pass rush. Total bust. If we take that 25M and go sign a corner for 13M and an edge for 12M, and lose Tee, are we winning more games?

In a perfect world, I agree and would rather have a pro bowl or fringe pro bowl DL. But I’m not sure there is a legitimate option.


And the writing is on the wall. The browns want Tee, burrow wants tee, Chase wants tee. Tee wants to stay. ill actually be shocked if we dont bare minimum FT him.

Bengals have plenty of cap space and moves they can make to free up more. They didn't really sign anyone so they have room for Tee and some of these tier 2/3 free agents along with the Chase contract (which is already on the books for 22m in 2025). It's less about cap space and more about guaranteed money and signing bonuses.