Jonah Williams Requests Trade

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(03-17-2023, 12:41 PM)Clark W Griswold Wrote: He’s not a great LT so the Bengals aren’t screwing him - that’s just how it works. They found someone they like better but it’s not like they are moving him to G or benching him.  He’s probably mad about the timing of it (his contract year) and that he played hurt for them last season.
He is limited athletically compared to other LTs and is more of a “fundamentals” player.
He’s been OK - not good not bad but that’s an important position so I don’t blame the Bengals for trying to raise the level of LT play up to match the rest of the offense.

I thought they would not need to sign/draft a tackle to play this upcoming season but it looks like that has changed now…

Teh Bengals paid Jonah (still one year to go) a fully guaranteed, 30 million dollar contract.  This, despite not having any great tangible traits.  He was described as "super solid"...."student of the game"....."All-around really good talent".   If that is screwing the guy, sign me up for a screwing by the Bengals. 

What did they get from Jonah in return?  Pretty much, what he was advertised.   Not going to be Pro Bowl talent, but a solid starter.  PFF ratings of 74 and 71 before his injury-riddled 62 in 2022, for which I will give him a pass due to playing through two dislocated knee caps.  One where he returned in the same game!  I have had that injury and I have no idea how he did that.  So, I like the guy overall.  I think he probably learned his lesson and will trim the bad weight he added.

I am also optimistic that coming off a lot of rehab, his overall body will be better and stronger for the upcoming season.  He had his best season coming off a completely lost rookie campaign.  That year of rest, rehab, and conditioning might have been just what his body needed coming off the dreaded "Alabama Rookie Fatigue".  

In reality, no one is going to offer significant compensation (like above a 7th round pick) for a guy that hasn't proven he is back from injury.  The Bengals hold all the cards here, just ask Palmer or Bates.  Jonah will compete for RT with Carman and the loser of that battle will be the first tackle off the bench, at least until Collins returns, who I believe will be retained now for depth.  Lack of depth is what killed them last year.