Bengals Sign OT/G Bobby Hart

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While I don't see this as a groundbreaking signing, I do see this as adding a young guy with potential and experience who might thrive in a new system or with a new o-line coach. I'd rather have three young projects than two just from an odds perspective. Also, I see this as a similar move to last year's trade for Chris Smith. It prevented them from reaching for a DE in the first round and allowed them to wait for guys who slipped (Willis and Lawson) regardless of any production Smith had. If this pickup prevents us from reaching for a first round tackle with the 12th pick then it was worth it as I don't see any tackles worth that pick. I think they would prefer to go BPA throughout the draft which is really the best way to improve a team if they get those picks right. It's also better than standing pat when they've obviously had tremendous struggles on the o-line. I personally hope they can wrestle Norwell away from Carolina. That would be groundbreaking!