Can We Pay Everybody Within The Cap?

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(12-30-2021, 12:39 PM)bfine32 Wrote: These 2 are easy; harder one is Hopkins and if we're really desperate for cap space: Boyd ($7.2 MIL)

I'd only cut Hopkins if we upgraded (James Daniels, Ted Karras, Ryan Jensen, Ben Jones) and I'd only cut Boyd if he wants a new/ more expensive contract

I've been debating XSF (saves $3 mill) vs Hopkins (saves $6 mill).
I think I lean toward releasing XSF if just one, as Hopkins can play all the IOL positions.
I'd actually consider keeping Hopkins even if the Bengals brought in a new, better C, as the Bengals could either put Hopkins at OG or keep him as the first IOL off the bench to help better cover any injury.

Bengals can free up $20 mill in cap though if they move on from all of XSF, Hopkins, and Waynes. That could allow for signing a stud or two via outside FA to really take this team to the next level.