01-26-2018, 03:55 AM
(01-25-2018, 10:46 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Signing a NT for $8+ million while also extending Dunlap and Atkins (likely both $10+ mill?) would be a ALOT of money spent on DL. And they are very weak right now at OL with little money spent there.
While I wouldn't be against it, I think the Bengals would have an easier time finding a quality NT in the draft and sign a FA for OL.
If we're gonna go the 3-4 route, I think it would make more sense to sign an O-lineman in FA like Norwell and draft Vita Vea since he will land at about the 12 spot. That way you have a dominant d-line without breaking the bank and add to the offense simultaneously. I wonder, though if it wouldn't be superior to draft Billy Price as center and move Bodine to right guard since he is a pretty strong and nasty competitor. That could potentially turn one pick into two solid o-lineman. I'm still not sold on extending Dunlap right away. I think Geno will command at least $12 mill on an extension given what Suh and Donald have commanded, thought Donald is more of a DE at this point.
