Donavan Smith At Left Tackle?

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(03-07-2023, 05:56 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Im just not a Williams fan.  Even when healthy he is not that good in pass protection.  Some fans can say the 12 sacks given up in 2022 were because of his knee but in 2021 he gave up 8 sacks which still put him in the top 5 sacks allowed at Tackle.  Do the Bengals want to put Jonah out there again for the 2023 season and have him keep getting pushed back in to Burrow allowing for more sacks.  I think you trade him if any team shows interest and you use that 12.6 million for a free agent LT.  At worst if you cant sign a quality FA you are left with Carman playing LT which isnt a bad option as he played as well as Jonah when given the opportunity.

I never plan on a trade unless/until it actually happens.
And Bengals won't have Williams sit the bench while making $12.6 mill.
So unless he's traded, expect him to start this year as long as he's healthy.
They can't cut him because the 5th year option is fully guaranteed.