From Steelers Depot · Matthew Marczi · · 1m 10s
Bengals GM Apologetic Over Trade Bungle
Bengals GM Duke Tobin admits bungling trade deal for Arnold Ebiketie, citing compensatory pick complications.
In brief
Bengals GM Duke Tobin admits bungling trade deal for Arnold Ebiketie, citing compensatory pick complications. Bengals GM Duke Tobin says he's 'really apologetic' about trading for Eagles EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, which accidentally cost them a third-round compensatory pick. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Trade Bungle Alert
Bengals pulled back on trade just before deadline after internet revealed complications.
“The internet compelled the Bengals to pull back on a trade just before the deadline”
GM Duke Tobin's Apology
GM Duke Tobin told HC Zac Taylor he's 'really apologetic' about the trade bungle.
“He’s really apologetic about it and wants to make clear Philly was a great trade partner”
Compensatory Pick Complication
Trading for Eagles EDGE Arnold Ebiketie cost Bengals a projected third-round compensatory pick.
“The trade would have cost them a projected third-round compensatory pick”
Why It Happened
Eagles signed Ebiketie as unrestricted free agent, making him a compensatory pick complication.
“Because the Eagles signed him this offseason as an unrestricted free agent”
Trade Never Completed
Trade never happened as Bengals didn't submit paperwork to league office.
“A deal isn’t made until both teams submit the proper paperwork to the league office”
Formula Whisperer Insight
Nick Korte warned Bengals about compensatory pick complications before trade.
“Had Cincinnati acquired him, it would have canceled out its compensatory losses”
Bengals' Trade Strategy
Bengals carefully preserved third-round pick for losing Trey Hendrickson.
“They carefully maneuvered throughout the offseason to ensure they preserved the resource they anticipate earning next year for losing Trey Hendrickson”
Zac Taylor's Statement
HC Zac Taylor said trade was 'a little more costly than initially anticipated'.
“As we got into it, obviously it was going to be a little more costly than we initially anticipated”
Twitter Leak Advantage
Twitter leaks helped Bengals avoid trade complications before finalizing deal.
“Let Twitter do your research for you and make sure you’re not screwing up”
What to remember
Bengals GM Duke Tobin says he's 'really apologetic' about trading for Eagles EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, which accidentally cost them a third-round compensatory pick.
