"I could see a scenario where the Bengals tag Zeitler and later sign him to a long-term deal, though I think it's far more likely they bypass the tag for him before he ultimately signs a massive deal with another team".

Do you see this happening with Zeitler?

What's the deal with Cincy?! Why in the world are they letting Zeitler walk? Is there more to it or are they just inept?

14 million for a guard? Curious to see what his asking price is...

I'm figuring he's looking for a four/five year deal a little better than Kelechi Osemele's deal of 60mil/5 years (12 mil/annum)...

So it would make sense to tag him; however, Cincy may have a guard that can produce at a slightly less rate for a whole let less money...

but if they tag him it will cost 14, and with what they have to worry about, I don't think they can afford it

Going cheaper for someone like Leary will be a just throwing away money...

Right, well my point is that if they want to keep him, it makes sense to tag him as there's not a whole lot of difference between 12.5 mil (expected number) and 14 mil (tag cost)...

The thing is: Do they want to commit that much cap to a guard?

For the Saints, I can see it as we did it for Jahri Evans and our offense is built with a greater importanct on the interior linemen...

For the Bengals, they may be more concerned with their tackles...

If Zeitler gets to the open market, the Saints must make a play for him...

Going cheaper for someone like Leary will be a just throwing away money...