The Facts:
During a phone interview with Houshmandzadeh on Feb. 10, the receiver reiterated his hope the Bengals don't place their franchise tag on him before the Feb. 19 deadline. Houshmandzadeh was very blunt about what would take place if he is designated the team's franchise player. "[HC Marvin] Lewis made an emphasis of wanting guys at the offseason programs, on the field sessions and things of that nature. If I get franchised I'm not going to be there," he said.
Reported by the Dayton Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Houshmandzadeh made his
feelings on this issue clear last week. And the team's choices are indeed limited. It's either sign the receiver, who is an unrestricted free agent, to a long-term deal before the deadline, place the franchise tag on the player or lose him. The Bengals would have to pay Houshmandzadeh $9.88 million in salary for the 2009 season if they where to slap the franchise tag on him -- something multiple reports maintain won't happen.
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