The Cincinnati Bengals and linebacker Vontaze Burfict are making progress towards getting a contract extension done. Reps for Vontaze Burfict met w/ @Bengals in Cincy this week. Sides are making progress on new deal, sources say. Will link when posted. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 16, 2014 I wonder how many teams are kicking themselves for not drafting Burfict who went undrafted due to character...
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