03-19-2023, 11:54 PM
(03-19-2023, 10:06 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: 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.
He played RT his freshman year in college, so he is our best option that is currently on the team. We should draft a guy weather Williams stays or not just in case he cannot play RT. So, I agree with you there.
I like the idea of trading Williams and wonder if that was in the Bengals plans all along to get rid of the 12 million cap hit even before he asked for a trade.
They would play it safe and keep him, but the funds go a long way re-signing our big names.
It is hard to get a read on these new Bengals though. In the great draft debate as you put it I just thought 12 million and a 2nd round pick in Carman was too much invested at LT then bam we get Orlando. I was flabbergasted but now we are set at LT LG C and RG for three years or so if Volson can take that second-year step. That is why I think we need that RT that will be here for three plus years the younger the better which is why Collins and Williams do not seem to fit because of injuries and age.
