Help Me Understand...

[Bengalbug]

(03-14-2016, 04:35 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: ...Why we wouldn't pursue a veteran FA Wide Receiver.  Let's think about this logically.  Here's what we know:

1.) If we offered Marvin Jones a contract wouldn't it be fair to say that we thought he filled a need?  I mean, even if they love a guy, if they have absolutely no use for him, they're not going to shell out that amount of coin.  So, it stands to reason, that the Bengals felt as if they had a need for another veteran receiver.

2.) We obviously can afford a decent amount.  Reports are Marvin Jones saw his contract at 8 mil per matched by the team.  So again, logic says we can afford up to 8 million per.  At least if you believe the reports that signing MMJ wouldn't have affected Iloka or Pacman.

So, help me understand it.  If we feel we needed a veteran presence like Marvin Jones, if we felt it was worth it to pay handsomely for it, and if we can afford the cap hit, why exactly would we not consider someone else?

It makes no sense.  Now, I I understand if they don't think anyone else is worth the same amount.  But you couldn't bring in a cheaper option?  I mean, if you think it's a need, there's no one else that helps at all?

It just seems starnge to me.  Stubborn or short-sided even.  Perhaps they still sign someone, but it sure sounds like we shouldn't expect it.  It's almost as if they can't keep their own players they would rather just ignore the position.  "We have 8 million to invest in receiver, we need a number 2 receiver, but if it's not our guy then we'll do nothing."  

Makes a lot of sense...  

I am with you and share same feeling.

But not many wide receivers are flying off the shelf.  Wallace, colston, roddy white, Andre Johnson, boldin(was he cut?)

That is the list of recievers that the bengals are probably looking at.  Chances are they can wait and drive price down.  Simple law of supply and demand.  As some other recievers get signed there will be one less team that needs a wide reciever. There is a chance that we might not sign a WR until after the draft.  But that is bad logic of you think about it.  At least if you sign a vet before the draft you might be able to give off the impression you don't necessarily need a wr