05-23-2021, 03:21 PM
(05-23-2021, 12:46 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Pretty simple question. Signing Wayne’s last year is what lead to us letting WJ3 walk. Was this a good move? Wayne’s is supposed to tackle better, but can he stay healthy? Can he shut down number one wideouts? Can he force more turnovers?
Who would you rather have as your number one corner?
Does Wayne’s fit the scheme better?
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I’m not sure what to expect from a healthy Wayne’s. I hope he’s better than WJ3, but I could see WJ3 lighting it up in Washington too. Wayne’s should be decent I would think. But an upgrade? I’m not sure about that.
The only reason you would pose this question is you like WJ3 or you like saying WJ3. Here is the deal though. Bengals are a last place team. Did Ross or WJ3 ever live up to #1 draft pick under Marvin Lewis, and that is a huge NO. So LAST PLACE Bengals let their contracts go. Also let go the contracts of Andy Dalton to AJ Green, and Dunlap and Atkins on Defense. Price is one last Marvin #1 Pick about ready to see his contract go bye bye.
Bengals need to build a new team for new decade around Joe Burrow. NEW DEY....It's clear the new coaches didn't think as much of Marvins pick WJ3, and they felt that salary cap money could be better spent elsewhere. Bengals cut salary under Zac to now bring in O Line, D Line, WR, Burrow at QB, and last year added some DB. Higgins and Chase make 2 years of drafting WR pretty high to give Burrow targets.
The Bengals were so awful in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, changes were indeed needed. I told people on here not to be surprised if some fan favorites got shown the door. The Bengals did not sign WJ3 because the Bengals did not want WJ3. It's not like he was a Pro Bowl player. In order to make a good omelet, you have to break a few eggs.
So Wayne may not even be who Bengals brought in with the WJ3 contract dumping. LAST PLACE Bengals awful for 4 seasons needed many new players. Out with the old, in with the new. Hopefully Bengals will be better in The Trenches, both Blocking and Tackling up front where the ball is snapped. Bengals have been way too weak in The Trenches, hence the yearly awful seasons.
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