Last week, we talked about why Russell Bodine has overstayed his welcome as the Bengals starting center, and why the team should move on from their four-year starter. However, as previously reported, the Bengals have been nothing short of bullish in regards to Bodine’s future in Cincinnati.
Why has this been the case? Bodine has been at best a below average starter for the duration of his rookie contract, and his room to grow has all but evaporated. To comprehend this, we need to think from the Bengals perspective.
Easy on the books
This should come as no surprise, but bringing back Bodine on a second contract will not cost the Bengals a pretty penny.