oldschooler Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 The Bengals want to extend receiver A.J. Green‘s contract, but they may not want to pay what it may take to make it happen. Although Green’s base salary for 2019 sits at $11.976 million, his cap number drives the franchise tender. And at $15.176 million for 2019, that translates to a franchise tender for 2020 of $18.21 million. So if the Bengals hope to extend Green before the 2019 season begins, he should expect to receive, fully guaranteed at signing, the sum of his 2019 and 2020 base salaries: $30.186 million. For anything less than that, he should play out his contract, force a franchise-tag decision in 2020, and play under the one-year tender unless the Bengals at that point would guarantee $18.21 million plus a 20-percent raise for 2021 ($21.852 million) at signing. That’s $40.062 million, fully guaranteed at signing, if they do a long-term deal in 2020. After eight seasons in Cincinnati with a ninth one looming, it’s also possible that Green simply wants to move on. Though he always says and does the right thing, he’s entitled to want to play for a team that will present him with a better chance to win a Super Bowl. Currently, and quite frankly, the Bengals seem to be as far away from that goal as any team in the AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T-Dub Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Quote Mike Brown might not make all the decisions anymore but I can tell you he loves A.J. Green and would be reluctant to do that "Reluctant" meaning more than happy to franchise tag him even if it means a holdout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Troy will send his agent a text noting that he is an aging WR so their offer of $7M per year will be as high as they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, I_C_Deadpeople said: Troy will send his agent a text noting that he is an aging WR so their offer of $7M per year will be as high as they go. Nah this FO seems to value WR's far more than OT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 36 minutes ago, T-Dub said: Nah this FO seems to value WR's far more than OT's. exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, spicoli said: exactly. TBH I'd be bummed if AJ left. Not as bummed as Whit, but still.. I also couldn't blame him one bit if he looked around and decided to finish out his career with a legit contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, T-Dub said: TBH I'd be bummed if AJ left. Not as bummed as Whit, but still.. I also couldn't blame him one bit if he looked around and decided to finish out his career with a legit contender. Pretty much all this. Of course if AJ do go to a contender he would have all that pressure on him to win, that would be a new and strange feeling for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 minute ago, westside bengal said: Pretty much all this. Of course if AJ do go to a contender he would have all that pressure on him to win, that would be a new and strange feeling for him. He's probably a good half inch taller when not having to carry an entire team on his back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, T-Dub said: He's probably a good half inch taller when not having to carry an entire team on his back LOL, I heard he smiles more too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hook, line, and sinker...like shooting fish in a barrel. Metaphorically speaking. Fake news strikes again, and everyone follows the pied pipers. And it's even Florio--yeah that guy. Follow him?? Rolls off the estimated numbers. Play the supposition the "Bengals may not pay"... then plants the Telefon dog whistle of "maybe wanting to play for a legit contender", and here we go. Simply, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Le Tigre said: Hook, line, and sinker...like shooting fish in a barrel. Metaphorically speaking. Fake news strikes again, and everyone follows the pied pipers. And it's even Florio--yeah that guy. Follow him?? Rolls off the estimated numbers. Play the supposition the "Bengals may not pay"... then plants the Telefon dog whistle of "maybe wanting to play for a legit contender", and here we go. Simply, wow. Correct. The reality is AJ Green doesn’t hold many cards as long as the Franchise Tag exists. Green isn’t a bitch like Antonio Brown either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldschooler Posted March 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Mike Brown looks to 'figure out' A.J. Green extension Print By Grant Gordon NFL.com Published: March 31, 2019 at 10:48 a.m. Updated: March 31, 2019 at 11:14 a.m. Consistently outstanding for the duration of his career thus far, A.J. Green has established himself as one of the best of the best in the NFL receiving corps since his rookie season of 2011. All of Green's success has come as a Cincinnati Bengal and by all accounts, owner Mike Brown naturally wants to keep it that way. LATEST ANALYSIS ▶ Why Oliver should go top five ▶ Which playoff team is in most trouble? ▶ Top 5 rivalries for 2019 ▶ Projecting deals for tagged players ▶ Four-round mock draft ▶ Ranking top WR duos ▶ Top 16 teams of 2019 "Oh, I think he's a proven commodity, isn't he?" Brown said at the Annual Owners Meeting per The Cincinnati Enquirer. "The price range for him will be something for him will be something we can figure out, will come together." While Brown believes longtime starting signal-caller Andy Dalton will need to re-establish himself to procure a longer tenure in the Queen City, it would seem Green is a different case. The seven-time Pro Bowl wideout is entering the final season of his current contract, so the time for an extension would be now. However, those seven Pro Bowls came in Green's first seven seasons. His eighth -- this past 2018 campaign -- came to an early conclusion with Green taking a season-ending trip to injured reserve thanks to a toe injury. With career-low showings of 46 receptions and 694 yards receiving, Green played in only nine games -- and that's in the aftermath of a 10-game 2016. "It's true with anyone, if they suddenly get an injury that it reduces them," Brown said. "Well that changes the equation, but I never plan on that happening. I like to think that won't happen. If A.J. is healthy, he's as good a receiver as anybody in the league." Having reached the 1,000-yard mark in six of his eight seasons or every year in which he played more than 10 games, Green will be 31 in the upcoming season. He could very much be looking for the last big deal of his career as the book nears a close on his four-year, $60 million contract. Aside from recent injury tribulations, Green has been a celebrated constant in Cincinnati during trying times. With a new era set to begin following the departure of Marvin Lewis and the hiring of the offensive-minded Zac Taylor, having Green around for the long haul to foster the new dawn in Cincinnati should be a top priority. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001024833/article/mike-brown-looks-to-figure-out-aj-green-extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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