03-02-2020, 02:33 PM
It's tough. I hate the prospect of spending $18 million in cap on a guy who has missed the last roughly 24 games.
That said, if healthy (big if at this point), AJ will help Burrow a ton. I don't love it, but I get it.
I'm more scared of a longer deal though. If we sign Green to a 3 year, $45 million contract and aren't willing/able to cut him down the road, it could become an anchor around our necks and severely hinder the team's ability to build a solid team around Burrow for most of his rookie contract.
If we aren't successful, I could see Burrow wanting out when his rookie deal is up. I'm thinking bigger picture here. Hopefully our front office is as well.
That said, if healthy (big if at this point), AJ will help Burrow a ton. I don't love it, but I get it.
I'm more scared of a longer deal though. If we sign Green to a 3 year, $45 million contract and aren't willing/able to cut him down the road, it could become an anchor around our necks and severely hinder the team's ability to build a solid team around Burrow for most of his rookie contract.
If we aren't successful, I could see Burrow wanting out when his rookie deal is up. I'm thinking bigger picture here. Hopefully our front office is as well.
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