I think it will be a bidding war between NE, LVR and WASH as those are 3 of the top 4 in cap space and all desperately need another WR. NE has already been stated, LVR traded away Adams and Meyers will be 29 next year and needs to spend their 1st on a QB. WASH has been linked to tons of WR's via trade, Terry turns 30. If the $ is equal or close, would think WASH probably wins out due to having Daniels.I would not be a huge fan of this move, either, but pretty much every beat guy and national guy is all over this as Priority #1 for the Pats and that they will overpay to get him. I'm torn, as I don't love Higgins, and I am not a fan of the WR options that will be available in the draft. From what I have seen, Hunter has more upside as a CB than a WR, and I don't think it's realistic for him to play offense and defense. In some mock drafts I have seen, NE has been slotted for DL help over WR or T.Man, I really hope they don't.I think you are way understating his value. I can tell you without hesitation that NE's initial offer to Higgins will be 4/$120M . . . and they will go up from there. They are desperate for a WR1. Could end up at $130M easy. The Pats will break the bank (and defy logic) on this one.Minimum contract he will likely be offered?
4yr/$100M, that's my guess since his current mkt value is around $20M per season, not sure where they get that Teams will pay more and already have for less.
I feel like he's Joe Horn when he was in KC before he arrived in New Orleans, just needs a chance to be the No 1 for a decent team that has their QB situation figured out
The Chargers come to mind quickly
Higgins is in his prime, I would gladly ink him to a contract if I were an NFL GM, wouldn't think twice about it
I loved him before Chase arrived in Cinci, liked him at Clemson, I believe in Higgins and the Bengals have managed this entire thing poorly
I hope Chase says bye bye
I think Tee is going to always be one of those guys that is better served being the #2 or 1B. I fear a lot of bust potential. Just don't think he's a true alpha and NE should be smart here.