'It’s time for the Bengals to alter their offseason mindset.'

[*ochocincos*]

(01-16-2018, 04:53 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: You guys are all missing one important aspect of free agency...the decision between organization and free agent has to be mutual. What makes you think a big name free agent is going to want to come play for the Bengals if hes getting courted by another organization offering him similar compensation?

You indirectly hit the nail on the head. The Bengals offer a "similar compensation" compared to other franchises. But they aren't seen as desirable of a franchise/location compared to some other franchises offering the same.

What lured Zeitler to Cleveland? It sure wasn't the amazing weather or weaker division. It was the money. He was offered a ton by Cleveland.

Maybe the Bengals need to overpay by an extra mill or two a year to draw in those desirable FAs.