Duke Tobin on why the Bengals didn't trade veteran players

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(01-26-2020, 02:54 PM)Catmandude123 Wrote: I overlooked the fact that  he isn't under contract but was only referencing the fact that he doesn't want to be tagged . In my opinion it would be beyond stupid to think you could MAKE him preform at a high level that would cost !8mil a year. Unless he gives the team an option for 2021 it would be foolish to go thru the same scenario next year.

I think they are 2 tag options:

1. Franchise Tag - he is ours (unless we trade him)
2. Transition Tag - I think we could place a 1st round tender on him, then we can match the offer or allow to sign somewhere else, but we get their first round pick.

Of course there are tag rules, so maybe or maybe not we can transition tag AJ, I am no expert on the tag rules. He is a vet so maybe subject to only a franchise tag.