03-30-2017, 10:42 PM
It's all about timing, too. As of now, the Bengals could ask for six picks for him. By the start of the regular season, the price could change. It could change again at the trade deadline.
And let's say he's a true unrestricted free agent at the end of the year - if he leaves and signs elsewhere -- don't forget the favorite comp pick!! :-) And it'll be better than a fifth rounder, just based on the money Glennon got.
And let's say he's an unrestricted free agent. They could slap a first or second-round tender on him. They come out there, too, if another team offers and they don't want to match.
The Bengals hold all the leverage here. All of it. Honestly, it's smart business to say they want a 1 plus more IMO. What's the rush? Getting a 12th or 13th pick in 2017? Or better getting exra top half selections in 2018?
They're doing the exact same thing the Patriots are doing, honestly - the only difference is right now McCarron is more valuable because he's still considered a RFA for 2018.
And let's say he's a true unrestricted free agent at the end of the year - if he leaves and signs elsewhere -- don't forget the favorite comp pick!! :-) And it'll be better than a fifth rounder, just based on the money Glennon got.
And let's say he's an unrestricted free agent. They could slap a first or second-round tender on him. They come out there, too, if another team offers and they don't want to match.
The Bengals hold all the leverage here. All of it. Honestly, it's smart business to say they want a 1 plus more IMO. What's the rush? Getting a 12th or 13th pick in 2017? Or better getting exra top half selections in 2018?
They're doing the exact same thing the Patriots are doing, honestly - the only difference is right now McCarron is more valuable because he's still considered a RFA for 2018.
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