Draft Needs

[*ochocincos*]

(11-14-2023, 01:50 PM)Whatever Wrote: As far as needs go...

TE has to be #1.  I mean, fans are wanting a 28 year old journeyman PS guy to see more PT, not to mention expiring contracts.

RT-Could always be plugged by resigning Jonah.

NT-Could be plugged by resigning Reader.

RB-Serious production and depth concerns.

LG-Volson is trash, but there's a glimmer of hope still that he develops.

WR-Need to get more athletic, here.  A lot of different directions this could go, though, and I'm assuming Tee gets tagged. Could be a lot higher if he doesn't.

S-I think Battle will become the starter by next year, but I don't know if you can pass up a value.

Simply because of learning curve, I think TE, RT, NT, and LG would be prime positions to target FA's, as well as the fact that these aren't "premium" positions that usually net massive contracts.

I would think 1, if not 2, of these 3 guys will get re-signed/tagged.
I doubt all 3 would, as you'd be likely talking $40+ mill in cap to retain them all.
Any tag at one of OT, WR, and DT will be $18+ mill, if not $20+.
Bengals wouldn't have much left to operate with in FA if they retained all 3 guys.

With that said, it would REALLY open up the draft and allow the Bengals to focus on TE, IOL, DT, and RB in the first 4 rounds (not necessarily in that order).