Bengals’ $60 Million Mafe Deal Criticized as NFL Offseason’s ‘Worst Move’
The Cincinnati Bengals’ $60 million contract for defensive end Boye Mafe has been dubbed the NFL offseason’s ‘worst move’ by an analyst. Concerns were raised about the deal’s value compared to Mafe’s relatively low production, including just 8 sacks over the last two seasons.
Analysts argue that the contract’s average annual value doesn’t align with Mafe’s statistical output and his ranking among edge rushers, especially when considering the Bengals’ broader defensive struggles and the cost of retaining other players.