Spotrac: Eifert Estimated Next Contract Avg $7.6 Mill

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(03-09-2018, 01:44 PM)Circleville Guy Wrote: Why would anyone spend 7.6 Mil on a very often injured TE that has had how many back surgeries now? Now take into account the gaping holes on the OL, some of you would still rather sign this broken down TE vs. applying that money to what needs fixed on the team? You really shouldn’t knock MB if you advocate for this signing. Smh

Personally, I let Eifert go to a different team who is willing to take the risk and draft a TE to replace.

Even with low base pay and performance-based incentives, keeping Eifert would affect how/when the Bengals draft a TE.
The way I see it is if Eifert is kept, the Bengals don't draft a TE until Day 3 (or not at all) because they'll roll with Eifert, Kroft, Uzomah, and Hewitt.
And if Eifert gets hurt, you're stuck with Kroft, Uzomah, Hewitt, and probably Mason Schreck or some vet TE who is still available.

If they don't, it could mean the Bengals draft a TE on Day 2 and that should improve them at TE compared to last year guaranteed....unless that new TE also misses most/all of the season.