03-12-2017, 01:39 PM
I sort of agree because it's what's going to happen and we have little choice. I still intensely dislike the process that led them to this outcome, i.e. "we don't pay guards" and not extending Whitworth to make him a Bengal for the rest of his career. I also still believe that they are not only facing a talent regression at the tackle position, but also major durability concerns with all 3 players currently on the roster (Ogbuehi, Fisher, Winston). I think not signing a capable veteran backup is a huge risk that they will pay for at some point. Winston does not seem like a player that can play 4 quarters every Sunday if one of the starters gets hurt or just plain fails.
Outside of that, I think it's what we have to look forward to. Draft early to bolster the defense with youth and see what happens. Worst case scenario we lose 10 or 12 games and have a really good shot at getting the best OT in the 2018 draft. Hopefully that guy is a little better than what 2017 has to offer.
Outside of that, I think it's what we have to look forward to. Draft early to bolster the defense with youth and see what happens. Worst case scenario we lose 10 or 12 games and have a really good shot at getting the best OT in the 2018 draft. Hopefully that guy is a little better than what 2017 has to offer.
