Michael Mayer Falls To 26 In Latest PFF Mock!

[TecmoBengals]

(02-15-2023, 12:31 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: You dont take a TE with the first round draft pick.  Its too valuable.  The Bengals #29 pick will have a cap hit of about 2.4 milllion for 2023.  At 2.4 million you could sign a decent free agent TE that would fill the need and be cheap.  However, if you draft a good interior lineman or DE or CB you are getting a great deal because you cant find too many good ones for 2.4 million in free agency.  Its much better for the team to lock up a good pass rusher for 4 years at 2 - 3 million than getting a TE for that price.

Does it change your opinion if the TE becomes an instant starter?

Last year we ended up Dax and his playing time proved minimal. Since this team is built to contend, I think they should focus on landing a talent that can immediately play and produce results. Whether an OL, TE, RB, or another position is fine with me.