Is Whit Worth $20 Million?

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(01-10-2017, 07:46 PM)guyofthetiger Wrote: Go to ESPN.com and read the news on Whitworth. They say he should get $9-10 million per year. So Whit asking $20 million for 2 years would not be out of line. The question is whether the Bengals pay it or not.

Where's the part Whit asked for $20 million?

http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/25829/andrew-whitworth-kevin-seitler-lead-bengals-group-of-offensive-fas

http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/9641/andrew-whitworth

Quote:With the Cincinnati Bengals' 2016 season over, their focus now turns to putting together their 2017 roster.

Here's a look at the offensive players who could become free agents in March.

Left tackle Andrew Whitworth: Whitworth, 35, has spent his entire career with the Bengals and most recently signed a two-year extension worth $9.2 million. Whitworth may be the oldest tackle in the league, but he remains one of the NFL's best pass-blockers.

Because of his age, he would likely get only a one or two year contract but would still command at least an average of $9-10 million, which is now below market for a top left tackle. If the Bengals won't pay it, some other team surely will.

Whitworth said he wants to stay at left tackle. With the state of the Bengals offensive line, he's a must re-sign.
"I don't think any left tackle in the league pass protects better than I do," Whitworth said. "I think I'm right there with all those (top) guys. Are they younger and all those good things? Yeah, but that's really it."

He added" "I'm open to anything and everything. I want to play football."

There is nothing about Whitworth asking for $20 million.  Doesn't mean it isn't true because the reporter misreported his extension details.  It means it is an unconfirmed rumor until proven otherwise.