This is the Worst Free Agency I've Ever Seen since Burrow was Drafted.

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(03-16-2023, 06:49 AM)TheCincinnatiKid Wrote: Almost like we should wait longer than the 1st day of Free Agency to judge Free Agency.

Though flipside, should also wait until we're on the field to see how this all pans out.

I'd personally say letting Bates go to pay Brown instead is on paper, a very savvy move. 

If we'd have kept Bell, people down on this FA would be saying it'd be perfect so far. To be fair, that is still a big area of concern to be addressed but FA isn't done yet.

LT may be the second most important position after QB.

Looking at franchise tag numbers (average of top paid players) safety comes in at number 3… meaning more easily replaced. It’s actually no surprise that the three positions we want to fill are three of the lesser valued positions -RB (2), S and TE.


Quarterback: $32.42 million
Running back: $10.09 million
Tight end: $11.35 million
Wide receiver: $19.74 million
Offensive line: $18.24 million
Defensive tackle: $18.94 million
Defensive end: $19.73 million
Linebacker: $20.93 million
Cornerback: $18.14 million
Safety: $14.46 million