Are we being realistic with Free Agency expectations?

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(03-01-2022, 12:25 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Having a strong OL and a stout defense worked for a long, long time with Brady and the Patriots, as he was able to turn average receivers into household names with smart play design and quick thinking.

Very true!  Brady was also taking some team friendly contracts which helped as well.  I don't think it's possible to have a long-lasting dynasty in this league without that.  If every guy is looking to get paid every time his contract is up (or won't allow any restructuring) it's nearly impossible to fund the team without a lot of turnover. 

Looking at the Bengals team this past season, I think everyone would agree they would have been an unstoppable force if their OL was better.  Now they're in the spot of having to balance it out on both sides of the ball.  Trying to keep that delicate balance I think is going to lead to a middling OL again.  The defense got them to the SB, but the OL lost it.