02-16-2017, 04:46 PM
I asked Jim Owczarski via twitter some questions about potential free agent guards including Chance Warmack and Ronald Leary, I'll share what he said. Jim always does a good job responding to fans.
Me: If Zeitler walks is FA Chance Warmack an option. Former 1st rd. pick, played in SEC, can sign a cheap 1-2 year prove it deal.
Jim: prove what? He started all 48 games of his career before he got hurt. W/a weak guard draft, he could get a nice multi year deal.
Me: sry didn't know he started 48. Figured he'd would be cheaper than Z and their was a reason they didn't pick up his option.
Jim: No worries he will be , cheaper in my opinion. The option was $8.8 million, so they didn't feel he deserved that amount. He could be someone the Bengals look at - but it would be to start the next few years ( provided he's healthy).
Me: Maybe Ronald Leary would be a more realistic option?
Jim: Hm. Thing is the G market has exploded. The team had parameters , so I guess it depends what Leary/ Warmack are asking for.
Jim continued: Hard to say options unless I know what they're looking for .. wish I could help a bit more. But those guys are former staters
Me: Understandable thanks Jim. I'm just scared for Daltons health with an unproven RG and Bodine at center.
No response:
Me: If Zeitler walks is FA Chance Warmack an option. Former 1st rd. pick, played in SEC, can sign a cheap 1-2 year prove it deal.
Jim: prove what? He started all 48 games of his career before he got hurt. W/a weak guard draft, he could get a nice multi year deal.
Me: sry didn't know he started 48. Figured he'd would be cheaper than Z and their was a reason they didn't pick up his option.
Jim: No worries he will be , cheaper in my opinion. The option was $8.8 million, so they didn't feel he deserved that amount. He could be someone the Bengals look at - but it would be to start the next few years ( provided he's healthy).
Me: Maybe Ronald Leary would be a more realistic option?
Jim: Hm. Thing is the G market has exploded. The team had parameters , so I guess it depends what Leary/ Warmack are asking for.
Jim continued: Hard to say options unless I know what they're looking for .. wish I could help a bit more. But those guys are former staters
Me: Understandable thanks Jim. I'm just scared for Daltons health with an unproven RG and Bodine at center.
No response:
