Ted Karras

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(03-14-2022, 09:43 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Bozeman right now would be about the only option.  Jones, Allen, Jensen are all off the table.  Im not sure anyone else out there right now would be better than Hopkins other than Bozeman.

I dont think Karras plays center either.  His numbers were much better at guard.  We either had to resign Spain at close to 5 million or find someone to replace him.  I think Karras replaces Spain plus gives us a backup option at center where Carman could then move to LG if needed.  I like the Karras signing because it gives us options on the O-line if we need to shift guys around.

And it also gives us some draft flexibility and flexibility to go after guys who get cut. And some flexibility/competition in camp. 

If Linderbaum falls to us, take him, cut Hopkins, and let Karras play G and be the backup option at C. If Green or Zion Johnson fall to us, then play Karras at C and cut Hopkins and spend that $$ on cut down day. If we don't get a surefire starter in the draft, keep Hopkins at C & let Karras play guard. 

Ditto in camp. If Carman makes a huge leap and claims LG, great, move Karras to C.