Are the Bengtals cheap?

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(03-12-2025, 06:28 PM)El guapo Wrote: I was hoping for a fact-based argument. Everyone has an opinion of course. Being the cheapest team in the league seems more like a reputation they have gotten than a factual argument. Like, back in the day they were the team of criminals because of a few bad apples.

Go to Spotrac and you won't find them at the bottom of the list in spending. Like, what makes them cheap? Lack of scouting? Some coaches they've had say they prefer the approach. And that's not a ton of money anyway.

Not exactly sure what you're after, but the Bengals do pay their top players good money. Palmer, Burrow and soon you can add Chase, Higgins and possibly Trey. The FO does business their way and won't be pushed into doing unreasonable contracts. 
As for FA, it's the usual recliner GMs getting bent out of shape because they are not getting the players they want. It's always easier to spend other people's money.