The Cincinnati Bengals want to be better. The organization looks poised to make a smart decision and draft Joe Burrow. Duke Tobin seems to be saying all the right things in Mobile, Alabama. Meanwhile, A.J. Green waits to get paid.
On Thursday, the would-be Bengals receiver made clear that the franchise tag is not his preference, not by a long shot, but that he wouldn’t pass on the money. In comments made to WLWT reporter Elise Jesse, Green said he would not necessarily turn down the $18 million one year tag, but also said the “franchise tag is not the best thing” as it indicates the organization is only interested in a single one year deal.