Alec Pierce visit

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(04-11-2022, 08:21 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: I think the Bengals are in a good spot after free agency to draft the best player available in round one with some exceptions.  Those exceptions obviously being QB and WR.

I'm surprised to hear you and Bfine not wanting a WR at all.  Maybe Bfine doesn't like Pierce?  I find it very unlikely they do go WR in round 1, but they need to be prepared for injuries at that position and depth is paper thin right now.  

When you look at the contracts top WRs are getting now, a WR at 31 with the rookie wage scale and rights for 5 years is pretty enticing.  Tee Higgins is up for a new contract after this upcoming season.  He only has a four year deal being a second rounder.  It might be smart to start preparing for life without him (he has the same agent as Bates...we know how that goes), as well as groom a Boyd replacement. 

That is one of the hidden talents of Pierce is that he can play both spots, slot or outside.  

Another thing I like about him is he came from a run-first offense, and his stats aren't inflated, but he was a reliable big-play WR when given shots. 

I just think if there is a CB that is ranked very similar on the Bengals board, they are going that way...but I really think those rated CBs will be long gone.