08-30-2015, 10:35 PM
(08-30-2015, 10:15 PM)Whatever Wrote: I think they will keep Thompson over Sims, honestly. They have a 3rd round pick invested in him, and both have been dinged up in camp. Sims is in a one year, veteran minimum deal after drawing no interest from other teams this offseason, and could easily be a street FA pickup during the season for us.
1. Pat Sims was signed on March 26th so it's not like he sat around long.
2. Pat expressed a clear interest in returning and it's quite possible that he didn't even WANT to talk with other teams.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/03/26/bengals-bring-back-pat-sims/70496772/
3. Pat Sims (also a 3rd round pick) is a better player than Brandon Thompson. I really think you're underestimating Sims. He'd be on a roster if he weren't here. I have very little doubt about that. PFF graded him as the 2nd best defensive player on the Raiders when he was starting for them.
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