07-24-2019, 03:33 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bengals-hint-they-could-add-offensive-line-help-soon/ar-AAEMmU0
With first-round pick Jonah Williams sidelined, the Bengals only have two true tackles on the depth chart right now.
Duke Tobin, director of player personnel, made it clear at a pre-camp media event that the team would be keeping an eye on happenings around the league, per the team's website:
"We'll have to find some. Some of the guys have to be able to play multiple positions. While they're having to compete outside, they'll also have to compete inside. We're going to have to look and see. As we go through the cut-down process and look at the teams and have discussions, we'll see what if anything we can add to the group and if we add nothing, somebody in that group has to bubble up."
Meaning, the Bengals could look to make a small trade for a depth piece or peruse the pickings once teams start making cuts.
One could argue the Bengals could always give someone like Trey Hopkins a shot at tackle as depth. But the retirement of Clint Boling has already placed unexpected stress on those interior guys.
The solution for a third offensive tackle, preferably a swing tackle who can back up both edges, is likely going to come from outside the organization. The "when" and "how" is the more interesting facet at this stage.
One can hope...
With first-round pick Jonah Williams sidelined, the Bengals only have two true tackles on the depth chart right now.
Duke Tobin, director of player personnel, made it clear at a pre-camp media event that the team would be keeping an eye on happenings around the league, per the team's website:
"We'll have to find some. Some of the guys have to be able to play multiple positions. While they're having to compete outside, they'll also have to compete inside. We're going to have to look and see. As we go through the cut-down process and look at the teams and have discussions, we'll see what if anything we can add to the group and if we add nothing, somebody in that group has to bubble up."
Meaning, the Bengals could look to make a small trade for a depth piece or peruse the pickings once teams start making cuts.
One could argue the Bengals could always give someone like Trey Hopkins a shot at tackle as depth. But the retirement of Clint Boling has already placed unexpected stress on those interior guys.
The solution for a third offensive tackle, preferably a swing tackle who can back up both edges, is likely going to come from outside the organization. The "when" and "how" is the more interesting facet at this stage.
One can hope...
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