RB Stable with Mixon Gone

[phil413]

(05-23-2024, 07:12 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: I remember when Samaje Perine was really hitting his stride on this team. He seemed to have a near perfect skill set for what they wanted out of their RB. He could be a short yardage back. He could pass block. He was pushing 240 and could punish teams who went too skinny against the pass. He could absorb contact and grind out clock to finish games. He could catch balls that hit him right in the hands. I like Moss, I think that Brown has potential going forward, I just wonder why they got away from what seemed to be working. Those guys are around 215 I believe. Despite his lack of second gear Perine seemed to add a lot of value and fill a niche. I'll admit I'm biased. I like to watch a bruising rushing attack really take the wind out of a defense's sails. 

Funny enough they're talking about his role still needing replaced. 

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2024/6/25/24185662/bengals-still-searching-for-third-down-back-according-to-paul-dehner-jr?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR06nXv3OLYd-ab73QpQC5EMDotuch8ubcrbxomouon970JuWIaTGkQTHUY_aem__uIAG_BbTxhfv9KrGp8LPQ

This could actually happen.  Denver would save 3M and they got good production out of Mclaughlin especially as a receiver.  Then they drafted Estime, some guys on the board wanted to rip their clothes mourning that we didn't draft him as a power back.  Denver may have reason to eat the 1.5M to use the 3M on extensions. 

Could be a Bell type come home to chase a ring move.  If not Perine then I do believe they will have a solid back available at cuts.  We could even attract a  younger vet (just past waivers age) not only for ring chasing but to showcase as there may be some playing time.