06-10-2025, 10:29 PM
(06-10-2025, 06:44 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Why? Do you honestly believe they have not calculated the maxium contract they will give Trey in 2025?
I would argue the have and if we lose Patrcick in camp to a season ending injury it may become a priorty.
We have at least 24 to 25 million after PS, rookies and any costs due to 53 man roster right now.
I see no way Bengals give Bengals more than 12 million in 2025. If so, they still have more than enough (23 to 13 million) to sign Hernandez, Scherff or Risner.
Yeah I agree, we have to assume they have budgeted for a 2025 cap hit with a raise and the full rollover amount. They should still have a few million for injuries. You don't play hardball with Trey and yet still let his situation handcuff you from replacing an injured player.
If Patrick's injury is serious or nagging they have to make a move. Prior to the draft, Risner narrowed down his list to Cincy and a few. I wonder if he floated that because he knew Cincy had to have a backup option if guard wasn't a bpa. Ford is versatile but you don't like having to go green at tackle if another injury happens. Hernandez won't be ready and Schreff is a type that may wait for a bigger injury or has to hit a guaranteed number to justify continuing to play. For this reason, I take Dalton up on his interest if it's I'm the 3-4M range before other teams get injuries and you're bidding.
