02-25-2023, 11:51 AM
(02-25-2023, 10:47 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Are we forgetting 3 OL were hurt going into the playoffs? The Bengals front office did "gun" or "go for it" but Collins, Williams, and Cappa got hurt. Add that collective trio back into the Chiefs game and we might have seen a different outcome.
This is the only part I disagree with, if Cappa is there we were one play or a few bad calls from playing Philly.
The FO did their job and they'll do it well this year. I expect them to lock in long term deals outside the OL and yet still find a way to improve the line beyond just getting healthy.
That looks to be at least a drafted OT in the first 4 rds (draft looks deeper than IOL) and bringing in a fringe vet as healthy competition to Volson. Hopefully we get at least one new starter grade player. Maybe a versatile backup at least especially if they have to redshirt a rookie. We have a FO that has eyes on building chemistry on the OL long term. That's the bigger issue of losing 3 OL, not that the subs were so much worse (besides JC) but that the situation that dire.
