Trade Higgins To The Pats?!

[George Cantstandya]

(9 hours ago)007BengalsFan Wrote: Im not sure what point you are trying to make.  Nothing is preventing Tee from negotiating with other teams.  Nothing is preventing Tee from signing an offer with another team.  The Bengals have no say in that.  However, If that other team doesnt want to give up 2 first round draft picks to sign Tee, they will need to negotiate with the Bengals for something less.  Just because Tee hasnt signed the franchise tender, doesnt mean the Bengals cant negotiate with that team.  In the Bengals case they could tell New England, either give us the #4 pick in the draft or we arent trading him regardless if Tee has signed the franchise tender or not.   Tee cant go anywhere without the Bengals allowing it to happen.

Yes I am well aware that nothing is preventing Higgins from taking offers from other teams and signing an offer with said team if Bengals refuse to match the offer.  In which case the Bengals would received two first round draft picks.  I've explained that in other threads several times when that was brought up.  What I'm saying is the Bengals can't trade Higgins right now because he hasn't signed his tender and is technically not under contract.  What I added is I'm not even sure if the Bengals are allowed to enter into trade negotiations for Higgins right now because he can't legally be traded until he signs his tender.  You will note I did say that perhaps they could be having some behind the scenes discussion about a sign and trade.