Jonah Williams Requests Trade

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(03-19-2023, 09:31 PM)BengalsBong Wrote: If Williams gets traded, then it is a must that we get a RT in the first or second round of the draft. Not just any rookie RT we need the one that is most polished and does not need coached up. Carman is the best chance at having someone on the team play RT but cannot go into the season on a chance that he can switch from LT to RT without a good backup plan in place.

If they keep him, what makes anyone think he can just switch to RT?

Back in the great draft debate, it was all about how Jonah was the LT and an upgrade wasn't needed. Well that was wrong. Then it was, all about how it's no sure thing he could switch to RT, and now several of those same people are just expecting him to do it.

I think RT is a need in the draft no matter what happens with Jonah. Collins may not be back, and Carman was more comfortable on the left side obviously.

The biggest takeaway for me from all this is would simply be that Jonah isn't that guy. Remember when Whit was here and they drafted a Tackle in the 1st and 2nd round? He didn't tuck his tail and ask for a trade, dude nutted up and said bring it. It's my job and I'll win it. Don't see that heart and fire in Jonah, instead of it being a challenge and pushing himself to help the team or win the job outright, he just wants to go play elsewhere. 

The Bengals will get offers for him though as there is a true lack of offensive line talent across the league. To those saying the team won't get anything because he is average (which I agree he certainly is) Cedric Ogbuehi was on the Jets roster last year. So, someone is going to come make an offer to avoid having to compete in the FA market.