05-26-2019, 02:50 PM
(05-25-2019, 08:12 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: What I think that we're seeing here, is Tampa Bay is in the midst of a defensive reboot. 6 of their 7 draft picks were defensive players. They got virtually equal production from Rookie Vita Vea (yeah, I wanted him on the Bengals) in about half the snaps, for about 1/5 the cost.
Sure, it's sad to see a proud, accomplished veteran being put out to pasture by the team he spent his best years with, but that's economics in the NFL. If the Bengals can pick him up for a manageable cost, maybe a change of scenery picks him back up? I don't know, but he seems to have a decent relationship with Atkins and Dunlap, so I think the chemistry would be good.
Wanted Vea too, lot of great points here Sunset.
(05-25-2019, 09:35 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I wonder how his relationship was with MJ93. Maybe he put in the good word for us and thats the only reason we've been mentioned
Maybe... but i doubt that is the only reason.
Maybe some players knew the Bengals just needed a coaching change, we pretty much have always had the talent.