Breaking down the Bengals cap situation

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I think we all expect the Bengals to re-sign (at least) one of their FA safeties, one of their FA WRs, one of their FA CBs, and maybe Vincent Rey.

If MLJ, Adam, and Iloka get close to what they are asking/hoping and the available amount to spend (or rather what the team is willing to spend) is actually ~$15 million, it's not likely that all three of those FAs will be back with the Bengals. Vincent Rey also wants to start and earn starter money, so that could mean he hauls in $4 million a year.

With all this doom and gloom coming out the past week or so, I'm expecting Reggie Nelson and Adam Jones back. I'm choosing Adam Jones over Marvin Jones because the Bengals put a huge value on CBs and Adam gives further value as a return specialist. I'll add VRey back too since the Bengals would be without Burfict for three games and the only other signal caller for the defense is Rey Maualuga. If both WRs walk, I expect the Bengals will pick up some value/aging WR to fill the void. A WR will be drafted high as well.