Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

You’ve got to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. Saints moved on when the delta between performance, value and timing made a business decision timely and in the best interest of the team. Jenkins was the best Safety available on the market ... An all in move by the Saints.

Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

"Reportedly"
I don't believe for one second Bell turned down $23 million. If he did, he needs to fire his agent immediately.

Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

I think he did fire his agent then signed on with the agent who demanded too much money. Talk about watching a plan back fire....

Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

Well, it's all about how the offer was structured - maybe he wanted more guaranteed money then the Saints were willing to offer?!

The overall value or the $/year values that are thrown around rarely mean a whole lot since most contracts aren't being played out, but are cut short for one reason or another.

Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

Yup. It is the guaranteed amount that means everything. The rest is fluff for the fans and their egos.

Re: Bengals sign Vonn Bell
 

The present day NFL is becoming the new apprenticeship system of training for a new generation of 1st through 5th year players. The NFL is looking more and more like college teams with their similar offenses and player turnover.