03-01-2025, 12:18 PM
I doubt they let both players go. That said, if you aren't ready for the possibility to play out, then you're been living under a rock since July.
I actually think the Bengals will continue to move out of their comfort zone in trying to extend these guys. They might change slowly, but they do change.
There's a ton on the line for them as an organization this offseason. Burrow's pressure campaign combined with the gradual buildup to a new stadium deal are all out there in the atmosphere. There was even a dumb rumor floating around yesterday that the Rams might be interesting in prying Joe away if he's disgruntled. Not a solid rumor, but that's how things get started.
We know they have the most important piece, ie an elite qb. He's the best player that's even worn the uniform. We also know that even if they do sign both of these guys, there's a ton of cap space to continue working with. Will the county or the people of Hamilton Co want to help finance renovations for team that's a national embarrassment 2 years in a row despite having such obvious advantages?
You may think that we vacated laughingstock territory at the beginning of the Burrow era. This is false. Wait til they become the team that tanked the career of a guy as universally respected as Burrow. It will be relentless.
I actually think the Bengals will continue to move out of their comfort zone in trying to extend these guys. They might change slowly, but they do change.
There's a ton on the line for them as an organization this offseason. Burrow's pressure campaign combined with the gradual buildup to a new stadium deal are all out there in the atmosphere. There was even a dumb rumor floating around yesterday that the Rams might be interesting in prying Joe away if he's disgruntled. Not a solid rumor, but that's how things get started.
We know they have the most important piece, ie an elite qb. He's the best player that's even worn the uniform. We also know that even if they do sign both of these guys, there's a ton of cap space to continue working with. Will the county or the people of Hamilton Co want to help finance renovations for team that's a national embarrassment 2 years in a row despite having such obvious advantages?
You may think that we vacated laughingstock territory at the beginning of the Burrow era. This is false. Wait til they become the team that tanked the career of a guy as universally respected as Burrow. It will be relentless.
