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(01-31-2023, 03:16 PM)casear2727 Wrote: I don't necessarily disagree but we are not getting much value from him with a trade this offseason, last year was the year to do it.  WRs will be picked over pretty well before we grab one.

We need a LT (unless Carmen can be the long term answer) and a RT.

We need a CB, Awuzie might be ready at the start of the season and even then wont be himself for awhile, see the Bills #1 CB.

LB and safety are big depth needs even if we resign Bell.

This draft is full of excellent edge rushers as well.

TY Hilton was picked off the street by Dallas and was averaging 40 YPG.
His contract was $800k.

Boyd averaged 47.6 YPG last year, his lowest since 2017.
Boyd made $10.1 mill this past season.

Here's reality - The Bengals would free up $8.8 mill if they move on from Boyd.
That can be repurposed to go toward a cheaper WR3 and the remainder go toward another position (or positions).
Like I said, I'm not hard pressed to move away from Boyd because he's a good player, but if that money would help land a really good player at another position and they can ultimately end up having a better team overall, I'm ok with making the move.