Quote:After the first press conference by Coughlin, Beachum went ecstatic on twitter because of the "winning philosophy" and was as happy as anyone. Curious that it may be the arrival of Coughlin (we don't know that yet of course) that has blocked the team picking up his option.


I still think they'll try working a deal before FA starts or they have something in mind.


I have to say I wasn't expecting us having to address the LT position once again this offseason, as much as Beachum wasn't a world beater he was fine enough for us to go through at least another season with him and take care of other positions.


We'll see what happens.

It is a bit surprising after exactly what you just mentioned.


I'm hoping they already have the framework of a new deal in place, possibly a lower base with a lot of incentives that could potentially earn him more than the option but if he underperforms would be better for the team.


Guess we'll see. Seems foolish without a backup plan (which there may be and we don't know)

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