Carman Injury

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(11-04-2021, 10:46 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Yep, really hoping Smith can show at OT or even Adeniji.  Nice that we have a couple options there.  If they can go with draft picks like them on the line and be ok, the FA dollars can be spent elsewhere like LB, CB, or even DE.

I am starting to realize that there are essentially no offensive lines that can contain the best talent in the NFL on defensive lines.  That is where the most talented athletes are now.  I think at one time it was LB, but it is so much about affection the QB that I don't see many lines that can make a big difference.  You just can't have glaring weaknesses like they did at RG and RT last year.  

I am not saying you ignore the offensive line.  Just having solid talent and depth should be enough. The best QBs (and we have one) find a way.  

We've even seen where the OL overall can be really good as long as it has just one weak link.
Andre Smith at one time, then Bodine.
The rest of the OL could help compensate for the most part.
It's when you have multiple soft spots (like the past 4-5 years) that you start to really have problems.

If Carman comes along, C could be the only spot. And Hopkins may also be able to truly return to form as a pass protector by season's end, which would further help.

I don't know if there's ever been a year where the Bengals had enough solid or better starters in place that they could afford to draft pure BPA, but I think they are just a few players away from being able to do so.