ArmyBengal

Saw another trade idea out on the Google machine of us trading Tee and a 4th to Jacksonville for the 5th overall pick. I like the idea of having two first rounders.

Scenario…. The Raiders are willing to trade TE Michael Mayer. He was the #35 pick in the 2023 draft. That spot is valued at 550 points, but I’ve seen reports of offering a 5th rounder that even at the first pick in the 5th is worth 36 points. Tee Higgins was the #33 pick in the 2020 draft. That spot is valued at 580 points and we are looking for a top 50 pick in return which bottoms out at 400 points. The Bengals pick at #17 (950 points) and the Raiders pick at #6 (1600 points). So the question is… Would you trade Tee to the Raiders for Michael Mayer and swapping #17 for #6 overall ?? This is purely for fun, based on a trade chart that no one knows how closely it’s followed. Don’t get worked up…

Well there are teams with needs at the WR spot that could make things interesting in a draft class that is lacking the size and athleticism of Tee. While he might not be worth $30m per year, it only takes one team with a need to make that happen.

Not sure how they could be expecting much after his first two seasons being labeled as “Disastrous”…

Mayer is a local kid as well. I went to high school with his dad. The Raiders have been such a mess and then they turn around and draft Bowers, I could see a change of scenery doing Mayer well.

The safety I’ve had my eye on and have picked numerous times, Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina put on a show at the Combine. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/south-carolina-safety-nick-emmanwori-has-an-all-time-great-combine-performance

I have no sympathy for their food situation either. Get a personal chef for home and have them make your meals for you. I’m mean, it’s not like they can’t afford that shit.

That’s a pick I would absolute HATE in the first round.

I like Campbell as well. Nice to see.

Remember Chiefs fans saying they were good with Trey leaving? Now they applaud the tag.

No sympathy for Tee. I get that players want a long term deal and I also like Tee a lot, but I have no tears to shed for him in this situation. Just get it done front office and make it all a moot point.

Well… if they can somehow manage to get these things done with a friendly structure AND manage to add to the mix, most would color that as a massive offseason win.

We’ve all had unpleasant interactions with the front office !!

Best commercial ever

The front office needs Terry Tate, “Office Linebacker” !! https://youtu.be/Kg5cdZ-Fnpc?si=i5fuESS4xQT3SlCw

Fully expected Rankins to be shown the way out. Caution about Trey Smith ?? Did anyone see our guards play last year ??

Yeah, those meetings will surely make everything clear as mud, but why not ??

Out of curiosity, I took a look at the top 10 salaries at all the positions heading into the 2024 season. Trey signed a 1 year $21m deal, which would have put him at #11 on a per year dollar amount. Here are the top 10: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers – $34M per year Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars – $28.3M per year Brian Burns, New York Giants – $28.2M per year T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers – $28M per year Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – $25M per year Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans – $24.5M per year Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears – $24.5M per year Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers – $24M per year Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – $23.5M per year Bradley Chubb, Miami Dolphins – $22M per year

My take is Chase is the #1 priority due to the sheer number involved and the structure of that one. Agree that Tee may need to take less if he wants to remain with this group. The obvious choice for taking the risk is Trey. He's 30 years old. There's risk for the Bengals as well. Give him a new 3 year deal, where the Bengals can cut load after two without it killing them. I just hope they address Chase as soon as possible so they know exactly where they stand. That should go a long way to determine not only how the rest of FA goes, but the draft as well.

I've heard talk about the Bengals should consider Zack Martin, but he decided to retire.

I would love to be able to say that I have no worries in losing Trey, but that would be a lie. Besides him, we literally have no one else that can consistently get to the QB and close out the play. Myles Murphy sucking all the ass possible during given opportunities doesn't help. I was already expecting to go DE early in the draft and without Trey, that's another. With that, they are unproven and could just as easily be the second coming of Murphy. Guess we hope and pray Murphy finds a way to shuck the bust shell in 2025. That dude strikes me as someone that doesn't really want to play ball and lacks confidence. I just don't have faith in them finding another Trey should they trade him away for little.

Yeah, they've never wanted to pay out top dollar for interior o-line, but Trey Smith would really be nice. The others all seem like hoping they pan out, but not exactly sure. None of the CB's really excite me in the least.

I'd be more than good with Trey Smith at Guard for us. Dude has literally started every game since being drafted. He didn't give up a single sack last year either for the Chiefs and is only 26. Outside of him, I agree there aren't many in this class that are really exciting to consider. I really want to like the odds of Chase Young building himself back up. Not sure I totally do. At 25 years old, he's still young and has had a couple decent seasons recently. Haasan Reddick is another intriguing option, although 30 years old now. Give him that 1-2 year deal with an out for the team and you never know. I've heard Dre Greenlaw's name mentioned in regards to the Bengals as well. Recent injuries are concerning, but if he passes the medicals, I wouldn't oppose much. What about the 49er's safety Talanoa Hufanga? I haven't heard his name at all and while went through some injuries, could be a nice addition. I liked Zach Baun coming out of college at the linebacker spot and the Saints had him all jacked up. Not sure I'd throw a ton of cash at him, but couldn't hurt our linebacking room in the least. People forget BJ Hill is our own free agent to add to the mix and I wouldn't mind him back.

I'd take that as well.

Don't get me wrong, I want every high end free agent out there. That being said, I've already resigned myself to the fact that with Chase, Higgins and Trey all needing to be done, that any free agent signing is going to be of the bargain variety. Thinking one year prove it deals and things of that nature that could possibly help. I honestly think the team is just going to keep getting younger and especially on defense, where I see Golden getting some shiny new toys. There isn't much from that listed provided that interests me all that much but that's what I'm expecting. You never know though. That Orlando Brown Jr. signing came out of nowhere.