re: Some Potential Problems for Joe B in Cincinnati

Joe seems to be sending out the message that he would rather be a winner than max out earnings in 1st 5-7 years in league. Suppose sitting out or forcing a trade costs him 10 mil. Might not be a big deal to him if he makes $15 mil. Not everyone cares about maximizing the millions they make.

On the other hand, if he loses money up front but goes to a much better organization, he could make up on the back end, if he produces like Drew Brees even Philip Rivers.

Josh Rosen and Jared Goff (his first year) are prime examples of how bad coaching and organizations can ruin talented qbs.

Will admit if what one poster above said is true (That Bengals have absolute rights to Joe for 5 years even if he sits out) then he has no leverage. Hard to believe that is the case because then what Bartkowski and Carson Palmer are saying doesn't make much sense.

Will add that Joe's experience at LSU bears out the importance of having good support. His first year was middling, with a not very good offensive line and not great receiving.

Second year, new great coach, great receivers and very good offensive line and he becomes a superstar.