The Next Few Months From Start To Finish

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(02-08-2016, 06:52 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: Explain to me why we can't.  We have a ton of money under the cap and could structure a front loaded deal that would make Jones' salary average or below average for most of his deal.  That's how the Bengals generally keep their guys.

I see no reason why you can't sign him.  At this point in the team's "life cycle" you need to have him back to make a run next year.

You don't need him back.  You can get similar numbers out of a player in the draft and pay a fraction of the price.  I have never been of the mindset that this team needs to go all in for the short term.  Teams that have perennial success are smart in FA and don't splurge large dollars on #2 receivers.  I may not share this opinion with all people, but building through the draft at the #2 WR position makes more financial sense to me.