09-08-2017, 06:00 PM
@jason - When's the last game he missed with a head or neck injury?
The entire end of last season.
@murdock2420 - Pretty sure that while he is suspended he isn't collecting a paycheck. That's why they always talk about how much money he loses while he is suspended.
This is correct.
@Yojimbo - It's about having a back-up on the field too much.
This is a fair concern. He’s missed a LOT of time due to injury and suspension since his Pro Bowl campaign. Which was a long time ago in football years.
@leonardfan40 - I'd love to get Eifert locked up soon too
Best case scenario is Eifert turns in a Pro Bowl level performance with 13 or so games played, and they franchise tag him. If he plays 6-8 games…all bets might be off heading into the spring.
@Whodey365 - I'd almost guarantee Mike Brown has some sort of protection in the deal regarding suspensions.
Yup. Per game roster bonuses. It’s a true “you play, you get paid” contract – moreso than what most of the NFL already is in that regard.
@ThePistons - Also, I think this extension makes it more likely that Marvin returns as coach.
I don’t think one has anything to do with the other, to be honest. The front office likes 55 well enough on their own.
@Crazyjdawg - I believe that makes Burfict the highest paid non-pass rushing LB in the NFL.
Yes. And no. Basically, if you take the total value divided by three years – then yes. But that’s not how it’s going to be actually divvied up…so no. Agents and players prefer the former number, teams prefer the latter. Works for both.
@TheCapedCrusader - but I guarantee other teams would definitely OVER pay Burfict to have them on their team
Nah. I surveyed about a half dozen people who would know back in July and this is about the most they could have expected Burfict to get paid…and many of them wouldn’t even bother. It’s possible the Bengals “bid against themselves” here but even if other teams were willing to take the risk in signing him – it would be for about this dollar amount (i.e. not overpaid).
@BonnieBengal - That last hit did not warrant a five game suspension or a three game suspension. They are trying to punish him for the past.
This is true. He was cited for continuing to violate the league’s safety rules as a repeat offender. That’s what happens when you repeatedly offend.
@TheLeonardLeap - I don't care for this deal because I can't believe any other team was going to offer him anything close to this.
That may be true .. but with the per game roster bonuses…it means he HAS to play to get any of it. So it’s not a bad outlay.
@ThePistons - I just question if a defense can be built around a LB that averages playing 11 games a year due to concussions, suspensions, and knee issues.
Fair. I would think the Bengals would say their D is “built around” 97, however.
@ochocincos - does anyone see Eifert leaving in FA next year to a place like Cleveland that is hurting for a playmaker and has plenty of cap space to absorb a big contract if the Bengals don't exclusive tag him?
@SunsetBengal - maybe they are taking the "let's wait and see how this year goes" approach with Eifert?
No, Ochocincos. If he turns in 12-14 games played at a Pro Bowl level, he’s tagged. If he only plays 8 games again…do you really want him signed for four more years? At that point, the Bengals might allow him to test the waters.
Yes, Sunset Bengal.
The entire end of last season.
@murdock2420 - Pretty sure that while he is suspended he isn't collecting a paycheck. That's why they always talk about how much money he loses while he is suspended.
This is correct.
@Yojimbo - It's about having a back-up on the field too much.
This is a fair concern. He’s missed a LOT of time due to injury and suspension since his Pro Bowl campaign. Which was a long time ago in football years.
@leonardfan40 - I'd love to get Eifert locked up soon too
Best case scenario is Eifert turns in a Pro Bowl level performance with 13 or so games played, and they franchise tag him. If he plays 6-8 games…all bets might be off heading into the spring.
@Whodey365 - I'd almost guarantee Mike Brown has some sort of protection in the deal regarding suspensions.
Yup. Per game roster bonuses. It’s a true “you play, you get paid” contract – moreso than what most of the NFL already is in that regard.
@ThePistons - Also, I think this extension makes it more likely that Marvin returns as coach.
I don’t think one has anything to do with the other, to be honest. The front office likes 55 well enough on their own.
@Crazyjdawg - I believe that makes Burfict the highest paid non-pass rushing LB in the NFL.
Yes. And no. Basically, if you take the total value divided by three years – then yes. But that’s not how it’s going to be actually divvied up…so no. Agents and players prefer the former number, teams prefer the latter. Works for both.
@TheCapedCrusader - but I guarantee other teams would definitely OVER pay Burfict to have them on their team
Nah. I surveyed about a half dozen people who would know back in July and this is about the most they could have expected Burfict to get paid…and many of them wouldn’t even bother. It’s possible the Bengals “bid against themselves” here but even if other teams were willing to take the risk in signing him – it would be for about this dollar amount (i.e. not overpaid).
@BonnieBengal - That last hit did not warrant a five game suspension or a three game suspension. They are trying to punish him for the past.
This is true. He was cited for continuing to violate the league’s safety rules as a repeat offender. That’s what happens when you repeatedly offend.
@TheLeonardLeap - I don't care for this deal because I can't believe any other team was going to offer him anything close to this.
That may be true .. but with the per game roster bonuses…it means he HAS to play to get any of it. So it’s not a bad outlay.
@ThePistons - I just question if a defense can be built around a LB that averages playing 11 games a year due to concussions, suspensions, and knee issues.
Fair. I would think the Bengals would say their D is “built around” 97, however.
@ochocincos - does anyone see Eifert leaving in FA next year to a place like Cleveland that is hurting for a playmaker and has plenty of cap space to absorb a big contract if the Bengals don't exclusive tag him?
@SunsetBengal - maybe they are taking the "let's wait and see how this year goes" approach with Eifert?
No, Ochocincos. If he turns in 12-14 games played at a Pro Bowl level, he’s tagged. If he only plays 8 games again…do you really want him signed for four more years? At that point, the Bengals might allow him to test the waters.
Yes, Sunset Bengal.
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