Trey Hendrickson Update

[THE PISTONS]

(Yesterday, 02:35 PM)3wt Wrote: I mean I really don't have any legitimate knowledge about these things, and who knows what the truth is here or the source.

But the Bengals have an apparent record of non-communication, and there the only way we will benefit from our draft strategy is if Trey is playing.

The overarching look is a parsimonious team that cares little for the players that have earned the right to ask what is generally the going rate for top notch players.  Whatever he's asking for is apparently going to be less than the top paid defensive players.

We seem to dawdle around till things are critical and people are pissed off - or till they have become significantly more expensive than they were when they originally asked for the money that is typical for their level of performance.

I can't think of a significantly beneficial reason other than keeping their money in escrow a little longer to squeeze as much money possible till they have to withdraw.

But if you want the guy you communicate with him.   And there is no scenario where letting him go and getting some sort of risky draft pick makes any sense.

If they're going to take their time, it just takes a phone call to let him know what's going on.


They are just so arrogant and frustrating.

I kind of get the Bengals side somewhat. That said, I'd pay Trey more.

You can't pay every player that has a great year more money. You just can't. That's what contract incentives and escalators are for.

That said, I think Trey is an exception. He's had 17.5 sacks each of the past 2 years.

The thing is, how many more years can you expect him to play at that level? He's 31 next year. Is he at his peak for 2/3 more years? Or will he decline. It's a risky bet.

Fans are kind of acting like he'll get 17.5 sacks each of the next 3 years. But, if you pay him $35 million a year and he drops down to 8 sacks, then it's a vast overpay.