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Originally Posted by J. Spanky
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that T.J Whosyamama is seeking a raise. After his impressive season, he feels that the money he is set to be paid next year (the final year of his contract) is not in line with his level of production.
I've said several times that, with immediate needs at WR and DE, its a pretty big dice roll trying to draft players, at both positions, who can make an immediate impact. With virtually no options remaining in free agency, trade is a likely recourse.
The Bengals, or at least Marvin lewis, have said several times that Chad Johnson is not going anywhere, despite his demands. So, let's say they are unwilling to deal the productive face of their franchise. Maybe, T.J is a different story though.
The question is: Do we want him? |
I agree w/Matty here. I don't think any big deals are forthcoming or needed.
I made an analogy earlier that some didn't like where I compared our D line situation last year to the wr situation this year. In a nutshell, given the resources & cap $ we have, I think the front office will only draft a wr early if they feel strongly about one.
I don't see them using an early pick just because there's a need. Last year, d line was an area of need but they thought Landry was a far better player than Okoye, Adams et al.
I see a similar approach to wr this year. If there's not a good one on the board early that they like a lot, I see them only using late picks or signing undrafted free agents. In the end I won't be surprised if there's little to no difference in our wr corps. I would hope they see promise in a guy in the 2nd or 3rd rounds, e.g. Jordy Nelson, but it sounds like Vinny will have to be really sold before he uses a pick that high, and Blache has stated his desire to build through the draft.