03-19-2022, 10:18 AM
(03-19-2022, 10:06 AM)Au165 Wrote: I think you are misunderstanding me, I’m not saying CJ is good I’m saying Hurst isn’t as good, because his blocking, but any TE for the most part will put up similar numbers. CJ was more productive with ball in hand than hurst basically his whole career, so again from an efficiency standpoint he was more productive but not at a level that doesn’t make him replaceable. The Bengals are still in for a TE in the draft because Hurst is not viewed as a long term fix.
As to who they wanted, I know for a fact they wanted CJ back and offered him a deal that was under the Jets but not quite as much as people think.
We definitely draft a TE. The number offered CJ was obviously a nonstarter as we both know. I dont think Hurst is a bad rush blocker at all, his pass blocking is more than suspect and shouldnt be his role. CJ's yards after catch was greatly increased due to Burrow in my opinion, his yards after contact is still negligible.
I think there will be a noticeable difference. I also think Hurst force us to consider him a longer term option. He and Ruckert or some other quality rookie (McBride fan myself) could be a solid pairing in the future.
