02-07-2021, 11:31 AM
(01-30-2021, 09:48 PM)PDub80 Wrote: When you have a QB who is truly elite level, you do not have to have a bunch of high paid skill position guys. Maybe 1 or 2, but that kind of QB will make everyone around him better. He's an elevator.
One of the first things I loved about Burrow was when, in an interview, he discussed learning where each guy wants the ball, learning their strengths, etc. He sees that it's his job #1 is to put them in the best position to succeed.
So, I'm not worried about paying the Joe Burrow's of the world. They will pay him and find good players to fit under the cap along with strong young players on rookie deals. Burrow's job is to get them to be great.
^ Think about it like this: With a QB who took a tram friendly deal and a bunch of money spent on skill guys, how did that turn out? Not great, IMO.
They key here is "strong young players on rookie deals". That's much easier said than done. The Bengals have done a less than outstanding job of getting the most bang for their buck out of first round picks with the exception of last year. Last year's class looks great, but it's not exactly as if they had to do a lot of contemplating on the 1OA, and the second round pick was practically a no-brainer, too.
If Burrow becomes what many of us think he will be, they will need to get much better at avoiding the Billy Prices and John Rosses of the draft. It won't help a lot if they end up with Jonah types either, ie players that come out and need a season to actually see the field.
Joey B may be a guy like Brady that will take less money to allow the team to spend cap on other players and maintain a stronger roster, but you can hardly bank on that.
The answer to the main subject here IMO is to give him all you can right now while he's recovering/still developing, and get ready to step your game up in scouting/drafting by the time the bill comes due.
