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(Yesterday, 07:04 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Sure, they can do any or all of those things, but do they really want to present themselves to the league and fan community in that fashion? I mean Trey took the leap of faith as a free agent to come to the Bengals at a time when they had a terrible reputation for not paying outside talent to come to the Bengals. When they transitioned from Marvin to Zac, they showed a different way of doing things than we were used to seeing. By going full "Mike Brown old school" on Trey would definitely erase a lot of progress that they have made thus far. Trey has done nothing but play better and better since his arrival. The Bengals went all in for the offense this year, making Trey happy is the least that they can do for the defense.

I don't think many fans accept or like the business side of the NFL and most are clueless. I mentioned in another thread TJ Watt is also asking for an extension. Maybe team is waiting to see what Steelers offer their 31 year old former sack leader. They should have similar demands.

I hope we do something, but I think we are being unrealistic to expect Bengals to rip up a contract they agrred upon 2 years ago. Blame his agent, nit the Bengals for being good business people.

As far as reputation until recently we rarely cut players or made them take a pay cut. MB was known for being very loyal. I ask you, what did it do for us on the football field or attracting players to come here. FA's will come here if you put a winning team on the field and won't if you don't. They will come if you give them a fair contract, not the rest of the team.

If Trey is demanding 32 million in 2025, if I am Katie I tell the agent when you get serious about an extension call me, but right now we are not close to being on the same page.