Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones is happy to go back to Cincinnati.
But he’s not cutting them a break on price out of loyalty.
Via Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Jones said he’s fair game for anyone once free agency begins.
“I’d like to be back, but at the same time I am a free agent – no hometown discount, definitely not – but I’m a free agent,” Jones said. “It wouldn’t be good for me not to test the waters a little bit. So it’s just an exciting process.”
Any free agent who doesn’t say that at this point is not making sound business decisions, and Jones could find himself in an enviable position.
He’s 25, coming off a good season, and showing he is well-recovered from the foot injury that cost him the previous season. And with young wideouts in short supply (especially if the Bears keep or tag Alshon Jeffery), he could cash in.
The Bengals would like to keep him, but already have a wide array of targets in the passing game, and might not be willing to overspend to do so.