Big Blitz Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Yep. He’s going to be the highest paid WR No way they trade him tho. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I saw this earlier and avoided making a thread myself. He's dope. There's no way we sign him for what he wants. But if there's any way we could and if the opportunity was there. We should. He'll sign with some trash asss team like the Broncos or Raiders or Jets. We'll keep dreaming for a Gabe Davis replacement. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said: I saw this earlier and avoided making a thread myself. He's dope. There's no way we sign him for what he wants. But if there's any way we could and if the opportunity was there. We should. He'll sign with some trash asss team like the Broncos or Raiders or Jets. We'll keep dreaming for a Gabe Davis replacement. We don’t need to sign him, we just need some other team to do it. Wait until the Bengals have to pay Burrows. That will level the playing field a bit. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 They’ll get a 1 for him and replace him. Probably the pats 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 He’s another Peerless Price, let somebody else fall on that sword. 1 5 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, Augie said: We don’t need to sign him, we just need some other team to do it. Wait until the Bengals have to pay Burrows. That will level the playing field a bit. This is not a good argument. I wish the Bills had so many good wideouts they couldn't pay them all. Who did we have to let go to pay Josh? Oh that's right... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakout Squad Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 44 minutes ago, DCofNC said: He’s another Peerless Price, let somebody else fall on that sword. If we had kept Price in his prime our offense would’ve continued to produce. Ralph was cheap 🤓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Yep. He’s going to be the highest paid WR No way they trade him tho. They need to pay Burrow and Chase. Higgins will get WR1 money somewhere. The smart move by the Bengals is probably to trade him for a first plus more picks and replace him in the draft. A team could stay ahead of the game like that. He was a second round pick. Edited February 4, 2023 by BarleyNY 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: They’ll get a 1 for him and replace him. Probably the pats Yea, but 1s bust all the time. At least it’s a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Higgins is so good. I know Chase gets all the credit but Higgins does it all too. Bengals knocked it out of the park getting Burrows Higgins and Chase back to back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Mr.Higgins has nothing to worry about regarding adequate compensation for his services. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Yep. He’s going to be the highest paid WR No way they trade him tho. He is terrific, but he is not even the best receiver on the team. He and his agent must realize that the Bengal s can't swing this . Edited February 4, 2023 by B-Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Let this guy get away from Burrough and Chase and see how good he really is. Probably will go to the Bears and just disappear 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Higgins is a #1 receiver talent. But he isn't Cincy's #1 receiver. He doesn't deserve the best receiver in the league money but he does deserve paying like a #1. They should trade him to a team in the top 15 of the draft and take a tackle. 7 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: Let this guy get away from Burrough and Chase and see how good he really is. Probably will go to the Bears and just disappear He won't. He is really good. 3 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, Dick_Cheney said: I saw this earlier and avoided making a thread myself. He's dope. There's no way we sign him for what he wants. But if there's any way we could and if the opportunity was there. We should. He'll sign with some trash asss team like the Broncos or Raiders or Jets. We'll keep dreaming for a Gabe Davis replacement. No NFL team has two expensive WR and QB under their big contract. TB sorta comes close but Brady’s cap hit was $12M this year and he is now off the books. If the Bengals can’t make it work with $100M in space, then there’s no way the Bills can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Dick_Cheney said: I saw this earlier and avoided making a thread myself. He's dope. There's no way we sign him for what he wants. But if there's any way we could and if the opportunity was there. We should. He'll sign with some trash asss team like the Broncos or Raiders or Jets. We'll keep dreaming for a Gabe Davis replacement. Bills just need to get Beas, Crowder or Shakir back for the slot and Gabe will free up again. I am not concerned. Crowder's serious injury and the disfunctional way Beas was treated trashed the slot position this year. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Is it just me, or is anyone else frustrated that the Bengals got to a super bowl and an afc championship under Burrows rookie deal, and the Bills fell far short of those achievements under Josh’s rookie contract? Edited February 4, 2023 by AlCowlingsTaxiService 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 As long as 🌟Robert Foster🌟 has not officially given notice that he has retired from football, I say 'no' to pursuing Higgins. 🥸 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Mango said: No NFL team has two expensive WR and QB under their big contract. TB sorta comes close but Brady’s cap hit was $12M this year and he is now off the books. If the Bengals can’t make it work with $100M in space, then there’s no way the Bills can. Actually, Brady isn't off the books in TB. I just saw that they will be carrying $23M in dead money with some procedural moves possible to reduce it to $11M this year. They kicked the can down the road and it is now time to pay up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Higgins is a #1 receiver talent. But he isn't Cincy's #1 receiver. He doesn't deserve the best receiver in the league money but he does deserve paying like a #1. They should trade him to a team in the top 15 of the draft and take a tackle. He won't. He is really good. I think you are exactly correct. I also believe his contract demands are part of a strategy to get out of Cincinnati. As long as he is there, he will be viewed as their #2 and his stats and recognition will be suppressed. Players want recognition and the pay and endorsements that come along with that. I'm not sure that there will be many teams willing to give up a bunch of picks to get him but it only takes one to make it happen. Some potential trade partners may be concerned about his recent injury history. He has missed a few games in the last two seasons. Paired with the right QB and WR group, Higgins can be a game changer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: I think you are exactly correct. I also believe his contract demands are part of a strategy to get out of Cincinnati. As long as he is there, he will be viewed as their #2 and his stats and recognition will be suppressed. Players want recognition and the pay and endorsements that come along with that. I'm not sure that there will be many teams willing to give up a bunch of picks to get him but it only takes one to make it happen. Some potential trade partners may be concerned about his recent injury history. He has missed a few games in the last two seasons. Paired with the right QB and WR group, Higgins can be a game changer. Leaks of his “outrageous” salary demands might be from the team. It makes sense for them to start the PR work now if their intent is to trade him this off-season as it would soften the blowback from the fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) The Bengals have a cash flow problem. They don’t have the cash to put the guaranteed money for three giant contracts in escrow so something has got to give. As i’ve said many times on this board, the Brown family’s only asset of value is the team itself. Right now, the two highest paid players in the Bengals are DJ Reader and Trey Hendrickson at 15 million each. That’s about to change in a big way. Edited February 4, 2023 by FrenchConnection 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Is it just me, or is anyone else frustrated that the Bengals got to a super bowl and an afc championship under Burrows rookie deal, and the Bills fell far short of those achievements under Josh’s rookie contract? I don’t buy into the “ he has a prettier girlfriend “ jealousy bit. So, nope, not frustrated. Was a helluva season and I eagerly await next season. Go Eagles !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) They're going to have to pay Higgins 20 million a year plus, Jamar Chase 20 million plus, and Burrow probably 50 million a year. Goodbye cap space Bengals👋😸. Actually by the time Chase is due, it'll probably be about 30 million a year. Edited February 4, 2023 by TheBeaneBandit More words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Is it just me, or is anyone else frustrated that the Bengals got to a super bowl and an afc championship under Burrows rookie deal, and the Bills fell far short of those achievements under Josh’s rookie contract? In the Bills defense Josh had alot further to go to be ready to even dream of going deep into the playoffs than Burrow once entering the league and some bad luck. He clearly wasn't ready in year 1 or year 2. In year 3(2020) Diggs, Brown and Beasley were all banged up entering the playoffs. I agree with the last 2 years that they couldn't though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 hours ago, DCofNC said: He’s another Peerless Price, let somebody else fall on that sword. We’ve had some really good WRs over the years, despite not having a QB to throw them the ball. Imagine having Allen throwing to Moulds, Evans, or Price? Would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 hours ago, DCofNC said: He’s another Peerless Price, let somebody else fall on that sword. How do you figure? He played his best ball when Jamar was out and he was getting all the targets. Can't say the same for Peerless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Yep. He’s going to be the highest paid WR No way they trade him tho. Why not? Happens every year. If Hill and Adams are tradable, Tee Higgins certainly is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 The bears needs a big wr so they’ll pay up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, ProcessTruster said: Bills just need to get Beas, Crowder or Shakir back for the slot and Gabe will free up again. I am not concerned. Crowder's serious injury and the disfunctional way Beas was treated trashed the slot position this year. Ya Gabe is a nice weapon to have but needs to be used like he was his first 2 years and need a reliable #2. Gabe is still a nice weapon, especially his big play ability. Shakir looks like he can become a very good slot wr 28 minutes ago, Chicken Boo said: How do you figure? He played his best ball when Jamar was out and he was getting all the targets. Can't say the same for Peerless. Had him on fantasy. He was very inconsistent without Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Interesting to see how Cincy handles this for a player who performed at a position of value, albeit a WR2. Buffalo avoided this through extensions on all of their 2017-19 draftees who were average or better players and would have come up for a new deal (Tre, Dawkins, Milano, Allen, T. Johnson, Knox). The lone exception until this off-season was Harrison Phillips. Closest comp was when Milano's deal expired, he hit UFA and came back on a sizable contract for the position. Now they're facing the tough decisions most teams have trying to sustain a winning team and that's harder than building a roster from the ground up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBeaneBandit said: They're going to have to pay Higgins 20 million a year plus, Jamar Chase 20 million plus, and Burrow probably 50 million a year. Goodbye cap space Bengals👋😸. Actually by the time Chase is due, it'll probably be about 30 million a year. That’s what I been telling people. The Bengals are going be scary good till the bills come due. A lot of rookie contracts coming due and they still need a real O line to keep Burrows from being killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheBeaneBandit said: They're going to have to pay Higgins 20 million a year plus, Jamar Chase 20 million plus, and Burrow probably 50 million a year. Goodbye cap space Bengals👋😸. Actually by the time Chase is due, it'll probably be about 30 million a year. Nor sure what Higgins has done with the Bengals that makes him a 20+ mil a year player. Take a look at the WR’s who make that kind of money, add Higgins to the group, and then let me know who doesn’t belong. [edited] I stand corrected. I just looked at spotrac, and can’t believe the WR’s with a cap hit north of 20 mil for the 2023 season. WOW. Edited February 4, 2023 by LabattBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 9 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Higgins is a #1 receiver talent. But he isn't Cincy's #1 receiver. He doesn't deserve the best receiver in the league money but he does deserve paying like a #1. They should trade him to a team in the top 15 of the draft and take a tackle. He won't. He is really good. no way I would let a playmaker like him go for an O-lineman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, TheBeaneBandit said: They're going to have to pay Higgins 20 million a year plus, Jamar Chase 20 million plus, and Burrow probably 50 million a year. Goodbye cap space Bengals👋😸. Actually by the time Chase is due, it'll probably be about 30 million a year. Chase will probably ask for a new deal next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 13 hours ago, Big Blitz said: Yep. He’s going to be the highest paid WR No way they trade him tho. Ruh roh. Good luck paying Burrow, chase, and Higgens. that’s why you need to hit on a WR early in the draft and then let them walk. FA prices on WR’s are too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 hours ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Is it just me, or is anyone else frustrated that the Bengals got to a super bowl and an afc championship under Burrows rookie deal, and the Bills fell far short of those achievements under Josh’s rookie contract? Not me. Burrow was a #1 pick for a reason. He was a ton more NFL-ready than Josh. Josh was always going to take time. Burrows stood a great chance of being really good really fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 This is not a newly raised concern. I've seen mock drafters hypothesizing Higgins trades since early this season...........because common sense tells you that notoriously cheap, "relatively" cash-poor Bengals ownership isn't going to be putting half a billion in outlays or in escrow for guarantees to Burrow, Chase AND Higgins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: no way I would let a playmaker like him go for an O-lineman The way this draft lines up they could get a better LT prospect around 15 than the quality of WR prospect, IMO. Then they would have their second first rounder to go after a WR where the available option might be as good as anyone in the top 15. It's a good time for Cinci to make that move and I agree with @GunnerBill about the order. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyQuil Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, FrenchConnection said: The Bengals have a cash flow problem. They don’t have the cash to put the guaranteed money for three giant contracts in escrow so something has got to give. As i’ve said many times on this board, the Brown family’s only asset of value is the team itself. Right now, the two highest paid players in the Bengals are DJ Reader and Trey Hendrickson at 15 million each. That’s about to change in a big way. Thats why I said (I think the AFC Championship thread) they are in for a world of hurt after this window. Mixon, Boyd, Higgins, and Burrow are all due for new contract by 2025. Chase is due in 2026. Edited February 4, 2023 by NyQuil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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