07-16-2020, 01:58 PM
Mixon is set to make $1.2 million this year. He would be crazy to risk injury and not jump at anything paying him $8-$9 million a year. Last year was the first time he ever played 16 games. Plus he would get $12 million or so up front as a signing bonus or guaranteed money.
Bengals would be crazy to not try and get this done.
A four year deal (3 year extension) just pays Mixon through age 27. RBs do wear out fast, but the good ones last at least until 27.
Mixon is not elite, but he is one of only of only 3 NFL RBs to have over 1100 yards each of the last two years. and he did it behind a sketchy offensive line.
With the way he played the second half of last season his value may never be higher. Every single factor indicates that we should be able to easily sign Mixon to a long term deal. I say 4 years $35 million. That would make him the SIXTH highest paid RB in the league. He can't expect more than that.
It would be a great deal for both sides.
Bengals would be crazy to not try and get this done.
A four year deal (3 year extension) just pays Mixon through age 27. RBs do wear out fast, but the good ones last at least until 27.
Mixon is not elite, but he is one of only of only 3 NFL RBs to have over 1100 yards each of the last two years. and he did it behind a sketchy offensive line.
With the way he played the second half of last season his value may never be higher. Every single factor indicates that we should be able to easily sign Mixon to a long term deal. I say 4 years $35 million. That would make him the SIXTH highest paid RB in the league. He can't expect more than that.
It would be a great deal for both sides.
