02-27-2022, 11:10 PM
(02-26-2022, 11:03 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Actually, it might mean that, depending on how the rest of FA goes with TE and the defense.
Bengals need RT, RG, and LG addressed first and foremost since the guys who currently would be starting in those spots are Carman, Adeniji, and Prince.
Do you really believe any of those guys is better than Hopkins right now?
I don't.
Again, just because the Bengals have other spots they need to take care of, it doesn't mean they also cant upgrade at center too if the opportunity is there. And why would you suggest something as ridiculous as putting Carman, Adeniji or Prince at center? Nobody has suggested anything like that but you. If we can get Bozeman, Jones, Karras or Jensen, would that be an improvement to the O-line at the center position? Yes
If we can get Bozeman, Jones or Karras for the same amount of money or less than Hopkins 7.1 million per year, should we do it? Again, yes, absolutely. You improve the line for Burrow while spending the same amount of money you would have payed Hopkins and his 50 something PFF grade.
(02-26-2022, 11:03 PM)ochocincos Wrote: If you're gonna use PFF ratings, use the better numbers please. Stop using the full season numbers since we know he was recovering from injury the first half of the season and played way worse. Also, please separate out the pass block and run block numbers. His run blocking brings his total grade down.
You want us to ignore run blocking because Hopkins cant get any push when we try to run it and it makes him look bad because it brings his PFF down? LOL, did you really just say that? Run blocking counts in the NFL too. Teams do try to run the ball including the Bengals. Its an important part of an NFL offense. If he cant run block and we need a 3rd or 4th and 1 like we did in the Super Bowl, what do you think is going to happen? I think we all watched the result. Thats who you want on the O-line? How about we get a free agent that can both pass block well and run block. Wouldnt the line be better if we did? And again, if we can get Bozeman, Jones or Karras for the same amount of money, shouldnt we do it? Yes
