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Tee isn’t stupid. The more prepared he is to have a massive season and get in sync with Burrow, the more it pays off for him in free agency next year. I never thought for one second he wasn’t going to collect that nearly $22 million for the season. The only way he doesn’t finish 2024 with the Bengals is if something catastrophic happens and then they trade him before the trade deadline. Minus that, I’m ready for what I believe will be a really good year for him. TEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!

This really has become so much easier with the rookie wage scale. So happy for that.

And they got Jenkins signed to his rookie deal as well. I think that just leaves Mims to get signed?

I like their playing around with the line as well. The “Overload” package with Trent at RG and Mims at RT would be just a massive amount for opposing defenses to account for on the goal line or in short yardage situations.

Happy to see Ted get even a single year more. As much as everyone seems to think our 7th rounder will be a starter some day, I would rather that later than sooner. Good for Ted. Top notch dude !!

If you haven't been watching Lapham's podcasts, you are missing out. Today's had WR coach Troy Walters and they discussed what's been going on with that group and the approach. Pretty cool to hear the coach talk about the players and what they are doing at this point and moving forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1edPXSo9C8

I was watching Lapham's new podcast, which is really good of course and noticed something as I was reading the WR blurbs. Check out the Velveeta commercial from 2010. The boy in the family is our very own Trenton Irwin, child actor. "Man, that's good" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l-uUv_Fcj4

Yeah great points again by both of you Hoosier and AMPHAR. It's easy to forget how tough it was to replace Houshmanzadah. Also agree with knowing Burrow, Chase and Higgins are massive together. They have young, developing players at all levels of the defense the way I see it. I remain hopeful, but skeptical at best. Something tells me WR may be a position getting addressed early in the draft in 2025.

On a completely side note, see having nothing to do with anything being discussed here. I stumbled across my old Army footlocker, which I had almost forgotten about. Found my Super Bowl 16 program and the two tickets from when my dad and I went. Funny thing I noticed ?? The face value of those tickets was $40 bucks each for lower endzone tickets. Back then regular fans could attend the Super Bowl without taking out a second mortgage.

All valid points. Nothing from me there.

Still shocking that Parrish is rarely in the HOF conversation when it comes to Bengals as well. The number I read that makes this such a glaring omission is: "One of only 6 cornerbacks with at least 8 pro bowls and the only one of them that is NOT in the Pro Football Hall of Fame."

Interesting

Cooler heads should prevail with this one, but that's a good point Hoosier. Anyone still thinking it's feasible to extended both Higgins and Chase? If the Bengals had any interest in doing that, which they may have, the recent contracts have all but extinguished any thought of that happening. Can't have Burrow, Chase and Higgins eating up that much cap space.

Oh yeah, forgot the option year. Thanks. Agree this makes sense for both sides. Higgins and Chase both leaving would be hard for fans to swallow.

While I do not share some of the thoughts out there about Lee being a massive steal, I do think he has the potential to overcome his perceived weaknesses. One of the big knocks on him was his weight, but at 6'4, it sounds like an NFL weight room and trainers will be able to help him gain weight solidly and not just add fat. I'm excited for his future, but not if he were expected to start any time soon.

Saw that as well. Neither here nor there for me. Thought he was good depth.

Plus there are more WR's coming up to an extension as well, with the same intent on resetting the market. The Bengals already know where they stand with Higgins and need to move forward regardless, IMO. Love you Tee, but we know how this story ends. Here you go Chase. CHI-CHING...

With time left on Chase's deal, which I thought was up sooner, would actually benefit the Bengals in locking him up longer. They already know what he will make this year and under the tag next year. Just figure that shit out. Not getting cheaper.

Well there’s the Jefferson deal to beat (4 Years). $35 million per year in new money. $110m in total guarantees, $89m of that at signing. Fucking ouch !!! So how much in trade could we get for both Higgins AND Chase? lol...

While I understand that in premise, it's really stupid. So Chase won't sign until Jefferson does so his contract is bigger? Give it a month or so and some other WR will sign a new deal bigger than his. So who really cares? Now you see a guy like Tyreek Hill, who signed an extension already bitching because all these other guys are getting a bigger deal than the one he currently has. It's like a cycle of shit where they are never happy with what they have. Although these are voluntary OTA's, I would then hope his absence has nothing to do with his contract. I mean what point is there in staying away when you are waiting for someone else not associated with the success of your own team? Who exactly are they "showing"? It's not really a question I need answered, as I don't really care, I just find the whole thing really stupid. God forbid I only get $30m, when that guy got $30.1m. I DEMAND MORE.

Between the brownies and lemonade we project a net gain of $7.23. Don't say we aren't here for you Ja'Marr !!

Yeah, jumped right in this morning. Yes, big time THANKS !! Where were we? Oh yeah the upcoming bake sale to be able to afford Ja'Marr. I'm bringing brownies. Anyone?

I was going to comment about that earlier today but haven’t been able to get on the site. Someone go kick the hamster cage and get their asses back on that wheel !!!

Ok just wanted to make sure it wasn’t something I was doing. Took nearly two minutes to load the home page, get the Bengals sub forum, and load this thread. If this was the 90’s and my dial up went that fast, I’d be thrilled. Just saying…

On a hilariously ridiculous rumor, the Bengals trading Higgins and their 2025 first round pick for Justin Jefferson, while being amazing, is completely insane. Sure would be fun though !! Side note… Anyone else having issues getting on the site or the pages loading?