DrDawkinstein

I believe this has already been addressed. The Bengals have nothing close to the Eagles OL and DL of 2024. I think the point is the Eagles can pay those guys when they draft well in the trenches first. The Bengals have not done that more important part. They are far closer to the Dolphins with Hill and Waddle and unable to do anything because their OL and DL suck.

Ha, for some reason I thought he was mid/late 20s. That said, he's not 31 either. He just turned 30 and will be 30 for almost all of this upcoming season. Splitting hairs, but each year does make a difference. I'm still willing to give one 1st rd pick and a player. We pick so late, we're never finding anyone at that level anyways.

30 is usually ok for DEs, but yeah, its his injury history that ages him even faster. Fingers crossed.

Holy smokes youre right. Crazy. I didnt realize Hendrickson is 30 and been around that long. That changes things a little for me...

I would hope so as they are all different. Bosa is mostly a has-been signed on a prove-it deal at the end of his career. Hoecht is young, but a rotational guy at best. Hendrickson is young and playmaker/gamechanger. I think the real question is do we go after Hendrickson after paying Groot. But I'm not against throwing a lot of money in to the DE position.

2025 1st rd pick 2026 1st rd pick AJ Epenesa just to give them someone for their roster. Make it happen. Mike Brown isnt giving out another big contract.

Was just coming back in to post this. No way Mike Brown is spending any more cash. Hendrickson good as gone.

I think he could still do well even with mediocre WRs if he had a better OL. I'd be interested in seeing what he could do behind a line like ours.

Interesting move. It wasnt quite Burrow who demanded it, but Higgins and his agent...

2.66* yr deal

If this works out, who on the Bills is the new Arthur Moats?

cool cool cool

Gotta take 90-some players to camp, right?

Oh my god lol

I was like, "hey i recognize that name... unfortunately"

I'm sure Beane has a very good idea on how this will play out given he is the one in talks with Cook's camp, and I trust him to handle it accordingly. The good news if he does hold out is since so many folks here think he "isnt an every down back", "isnt a game changer", and "isnt even worth $10M/yr", then we obviously wont miss out on much with him sitting out.

Oh yeah, McDermott loves this type of guy. Already has his spot on the bench picked out for him.

Tyrell Shavers >>>>>>

Chargers are the new Panthers? Raiding bad teams is certainly a... strategy...

I absolutely agree Beane doesnt. As stated in my post upthread. I expect he gave Cook an extension offer inline with the rest of the offers, probably around $10M-12M. Cook is broadcasting $15M, and some of us suspect he could be negotiated down to $14M. Which is possibly only a $2M difference. But a "market value" is usually higher (even much higher) than an extension value. That;s why the market value I guessed is around $12-$15M whether you like it or not. Someone will pay that. Especially by the 2026 offseason with bigger cap. He'll absolutely play out his contract so he can get out of that contract. Otherwise he doesnt get to hit free agency.

An OUTRAGOUS ask of $1-2M more than most agree is his market value!!!

Log out of social media. And show me where I've ever argued he's worth $15M. You're taking and making this all too personally. Whether assuming things about Cook, or assuming things about me and my stance.

I cant believe that Garrett's cap hit is even on the Top-20 list of fan grievances with that team.

If you're a fan of Led Zeppelin and wish they didnt start to suck in the 80s with In Through the Out Door and Coda, then you need to check out Palm Palm. They are not a LZ rip off like we've seen with some other recent bands. They just have a vibe that reminds me of them at times, and hit some familiar riffs. And lesser so here...

Classic Mike Brown I think its the "and more" part that is the issue. I'd bet there are a handful of teams willing to give up a 1st for Hendrickson. I'd also bet Mike Brown wants way more than that.