03-09-2022, 12:10 PM
(03-09-2022, 04:14 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Paying a Top 5 IOL is cheaper than paying a Top 5 S thus you need less in escrow.
I was trying to be realistic with our current situation of Bates already tagged and no other safeties on the roster
Draft Bates’ replacement in round 1 or 2. Draft a S late for depth + 1 cheap FA. Or two cheap FAs for depth.
Yes...
Probably affordable if he is ready. Reid from the Texans is a cheaper option who isn’t 29 and coming back from an Achilles rupture in November.
Whoever, just dont trutst a rookie to be the man his 1st season.
And if they draft an Olineman they will also need to hit a home run. They need to hit a home run regardless of position. Do you want a rookie Olineman or a rookie FS? I would say there is more pressure to hit a home run on an Olineman than a FS. And you’re probably waiting a year for them to develop. You want to wait on an Olineman or a FS? I’d rather wait on a FS.
We need both but since we have oline on the roster, we are definitely signing oline and you are cutting Bates there may be more pressure on the Safety spot.
You’re not going to find a great CB who is cheap.
I dont disagree thats why I was ok keeping Bates at a reasonable price.
Williams from the Rams or Reed from the Seahawks might be brought in as a #2 without breaking the bank.
Possibly
Sure. Over pay Bates. Cut Boyd and hope you draft the one rookie WR outside of the Top 10 who might match his production. Rely on a rookie Olineman to protect Burrow instead of a veteran that doesn’t need to adjust to the NFL. While saving less money for other upgrades.
WR3 doesnt take much when the vast majority of passes are going to Chase and Higgins. Again I think we win the Super Bowl with Trent Taylor at the slot and a 10M RG instead of Boyd. I never said rely on an olineman I am simply dealing with reality as to how the Bengals have always operated. We may get 2 oline free agents, who they end up signing will result in most likely 2 spots to be filled by on roster guys & rookies.
No hope or speculation there.
You really dont want to over pay Bates and I agree the OP made a suggestion regarding Boyd and you took this thing down a billion paths because of Bates. While in reality Bates will be here and so will Boyd. It was a hypothetical.
