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A Deadline for Contract Extensions Coming

It's generally believed that T.J. Houshmandzadeh won't be with the Cincinnati Bengals next season. First of all, I think the Bengals don't want another draft irrelevance like when they selected three wide receivers in 2008. Age is probably a concern, and who's to say that Houshmandzadeh wants to be in Cincinnati?

Monday's deadline for contract extensions means that if a deal is signed beforehand, then a significant portion against the cap could be applied to this season. If there's an extension signed afterwards, then only a portion of the money against the cap can be applied to 2008. Extensions can be signed through the Saturday of the final week in the regular season.

I believe this is a significant issue, because if they wanted to get a multi-year extension done, while not risking additional flexibility into the future, they have until Monday. Otherwise, the team could see themselves additionally managing high-dollar contracts within the offense allowing the defense to continuously be underpaid. I'm not talking about free agency; rather the potential of extending players they should retain in the next 2-3 seasons.

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Should've traded TJ

The Bengals should’ve tried to move TJ before the week 6 deadline. He’s old(er) and will want a ton of money next year and that’s just not going to happen in the Nati’. And since this season is a wash, it would’ve made perfect sense.

I like TJ. I hope he latches on somewhere else and does well. I just hope he doesn’t turn thug on his way out and bash the team anymore than it’s already being bashed. But, in typical fashion, it’s almost a lock the gangsta a-hole side of TJ will be seen.

by Ocho Noshow on Oct 29, 2008 12:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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