The monetary cost is the primary reason why it was necessary to give up that 3rd round pick for him. He wanted 20 to 21M per season and that would have been an absolute bargain given the return in youth and talent.
i think 26 mil would have been the starting point after that 1st tag was applied . i also dont think a 3rd would bring him in for the bengals . i am not likely to favor giving up picks and pay the money when all i need to do is wait . and as discussed before it could have been only for a yr
C'mon man! We've been talking about this guy long before the Bengals applied the tag on him! There's a reason why I posted what he was asking for in a new contract, remember? ( similar to Mike Pittman jr.) Had this team been proactive the Bengals knowing or being reminded that they would lose him to free agency, would have jumped at a 3rd because that's better than a zero return, which they now must come to terms with as the season closes. A 3rd and a new contract in the 20 to 21M range for a 25 year old next level player (comparatively speaking) is a bargain anywhere in the league as applicable. What the dumb assed front office of the Bengals are trying to do is, price him out of possible free agent offers, thinking that few team will bid for his services in the 26 to 30+M range, and he'll accept their max offer in the range of 17 to 18M. They're wrong (unless there's collusion to curb WR salaries) This is bad business, a hallmark for them and now the rest of the league has to pay more for their ineptitude.
Drafted: McLaurin was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round (76th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.
Sty most people knew he would be tagged . I sure as hell knew it . Why ? Because the bengals FO saw themselves as Super Bowl contenders. Taking a 3rd round pick is the same as the comp pick they would get for him so that is a non starter as a trade offer.
You are right but why trade for him in year one when you can sign him in year 2 and still have the resources ?
I understand your position, but mine was the better one! I know because there was a vote and you lost 1-0.
Well is he a legit number one wr ? We have cap space , but limited draft picks . We can go both or simply go after another guy
He would be here as pointed out when the topic was TM. TBH, I'm not sure that he's worth the cost now, I'll have to give it a lot more thought because the team will likely draft a WR anyway to become their WR1. We know Higgins is a terrific WR2!
I can't disagree with this strategy, the cost to get Tee is my only drawback now. We'll have to wait to see if Higgins has any interest in Washington and at what price. Btw: there has to be a decision on TM prior to the start of the 2025 season, perhaps a short-term extension if the two sides can work it out, or maybe trading him will be an option, although I'd be reluctant to part with the guy. It is probable that the Commanders will field 3 new receivers next year.
