03-13-2018, 01:34 PM
(03-13-2018, 01:21 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Dunno about that, honestly.
Kat Terrell tweeted out this morning that Baker's 1-year deal only has $300k guaranteed.
https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/973534504123092992
Plus, Vincent Rey's cap hit this season is $2.725 mill and he's a backup. So Baker could very well be the same.
1. The likelihood of Baker getting cut before the season opens is slim. Guaranteed money won't be a factor otherwise. The Bengals are known for not giving much guaranteed on contracts. Even Dalton and Green have less guaranteed than their peers.
2. The Bengals don't often spend $3 million in FA for depth.
3. Baker's history says he'll most likely be starting. He's a good player. Stop selling him short.
(03-13-2018, 01:21 PM)Wyche Wrote: Maybe.....or maybe Glasgow/Billings beats him out in camp? Hell, if they get their heads outta their asses, MJ could compete there as well. Anywho, at the very least, Baker IS solid depth, wouldn't you agree?
Nothing is ever fully guaranteed, but I'd be willing to bet he's starting come September. I'm not high on Glasgow or Billings, and I have a feeling the Bengals aren't either.
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