February 13, 20241 yr comment_1737115 5 minutes ago, BBR said: 7 more days until: At which time you can pencil Tee Higgins in for $21,665,000. He's worth it. I don't know about long-term. This season will determine his contract fate.
February 15, 20241 yr comment_1737259 Troy Franklin probably warrants some watching now with the new coach hiring. Has versatility playing both boundary and slot which is what I’m sure they’re looking for. ++speed which is what the offensive skill position sets need.
February 17, 20241 yr Author comment_1737468 An interesting find in my "Who did my coaches coach before at other places" research. Gabe Davis played for Troy Walters at UCF. There isn't a terrible argument to pay Gabe Davis and let Higgins walk and use the savings elsewhere. Davis isn't Higgins but he's an obvious starter.
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737469 1 hour ago, MichaelWeston said: An interesting find in my "Who did my coaches coach before at other places" research. Gabe Davis played for Troy Walters at UCF. There isn't a terrible argument to pay Gabe Davis and let Higgins walk and use the savings elsewhere. Davis isn't Higgins but he's an obvious starter. Higgins will likely play with the Bengals this year He's a great Wideout and they'll need him for the run. Burrow wants him to win it all . that means something.
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737471 7 hours ago, MichaelWeston said: let Higgins walk and use the savings elsewhere. The eternal question: Where?
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737475 1 hour ago, Le Tigre said: The eternal question: Where? If it were up to me and he wasn't tagged it would be Justin Madubuike, I just think he's going to be tagged.
February 17, 20241 yr Author comment_1737478 I have been pretty foreclosed about Higgins back with a new starter in the slot. But lets say they go the other way. Boyd back and a new starter on the outside. Yoshi certainly flashed the most of the rookie WRs. I don't think it's out of line to say he showed he could develop eventually into an impact 2nd WR. However, I wouldn't bet on this year being the year. So you'd have to pair him with an adequate veteran. Who is that? Josh Reynolds, Noah Brown, DJ Chark, KJ Osborn, Van Jefferson, Peoples-Jones?
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737483 Bengals won't let Higgins just walk away. And aren't likely to trade him after a tag either. We should stay far away from Gabe Davis and let some other team overpay him. Assuming we tag Tee, Boyd leaves and Irwin re-signs, we could draft a WR but it doesn't need to be a high priority. If Tee leaves next offseason, then it's a bigger need but every year the draft has good receivers as most colleges run spread offenses now.
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737485 2 hours ago, Jamie_B said: If it were up to me and he wasn't tagged it would be Justin Madubuike, I just think he's going to be tagged. I see a “Little Dutch Boy” situation: move resources around for the sake of one need position, and then having to put their fingers in the holes of the leaking dam in the area where they had filled.
February 17, 20241 yr comment_1737489 1 hour ago, Le Tigre said: I see a “Little Dutch Boy” situation: move resources around for the sake of one need position, and then having to put their fingers in the holes of the leaking dam in the area where they had filled. Not me. Reader is not on the team right now, I like BJ Hill but he's better in a rotation. We have almost nothing at DT. Having a WR2 that is basically a WR1 is a luxury and it's much easier to get WRs in the draft these days. That said unless the trade is for a high 2nd or a 1st I'm not doing it. The value has to be there.
February 18, 20241 yr comment_1737521 5 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Not me. Reader is not on the team right now, I like BJ Hill but he's better in a rotation. We have almost nothing at DT. Having a WR2 that is basically a WR1 is a luxury and it's much easier to get WRs in the draft these days. That said unless the trade is for a high 2nd or a 1st I'm not doing it. The value has to be there. They tag Tee at 21m l and still have a bargain. Tag in 25 for 24 mil is a good price. 2 yrs. 45 mil..22.5 per Worth every penny if they can do it
February 18, 20241 yr comment_1737549 4 hours ago, claptonrocks said: They tag Tee at 21m l and still have a bargain. Tag in 25 for 24 mil is a good price. 2 yrs. 45 mil..22.5 per Worth every penny if they can do it Minor adjustment: If the tag for Tee for 2024 is $21m, then the tag for Tee for 2025 would be at least $25.2m (20% increase).
February 18, 20241 yr comment_1737550 Just now, Cricket said: Minor adjustment: If the tag for Tee for 2024 is $21m, then the tag for Tee for 2025 would be at least $25.2m (20% increase). Still a bargain for 2 yrs productivity.imo.
April 29, 20241 yr Author comment_1747784 WR Chase 26 Iosivas 27 Pryor Burgess 27 WR Higgins 25 Burton 28 Jackson Mosley 27 WR Irwin 25 Jones 27 Lassiter Three rookies into the mix. Burton's upside is tremendous. Loved Burgess tape but it's against a low level of competition. Mosley seems like a rock character wise without standout athleticism or production. Pryor-Jackson-Lassiter are all interesting guys with upside as well. Jamal Agnew and Scotty Miller are both still available. I would kick the tires. Also Jontre Kirklin is lighting up spring league again. He played with Burrow and Chase at LSU.
April 29, 20241 yr comment_1747786 10 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said: WR Chase 26 Iosivas 27 Pryor Burgess 27 WR Higgins 25 Burton 28 Jackson Mosley 27 WR Irwin 25 Jones 27 Lassiter Three rookies into the mix. Burton's upside is tremendous. Loved Burgess tape but it's against a low level of competition. Mosley seems like a rock character wise without standout athleticism or production. Pryor-Jackson-Lassiter are all interesting guys with upside as well. Jamal Agnew and Scotty Miller are both still available. I would kick the tires. Also Jontre Kirklin is lighting up spring league again. He played with Burrow and Chase at LSU. I would rather we spend our limited resources kicking the tires of offensive linemen. 🦗
April 29, 20241 yr comment_1747851 Barring injuries, we look pretty set at WR with a clear top 6 and a couple of PS spots up for grabs. I don't see us re-signing Boyd or trading Higgins at this point.
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