02-21-2023, 12:05 PM
So this is espn+ giving their opinion on where they think the top 50 FAs best fits are…
Interesting that they have Pratt’s (and Bell’s) best fits being the Bengals. For sure Bell but I don’t think Pratt will be back.
The Bates one would not be good as I don’t think that they should pay him too $ but I would hate see him in our division…even if it is with the Clowns.
“The Browns will need to do some work with the cap, but Bates upgrades a Cleveland defense that needs better play and more ball production at the safety position. Bates has the post and split-field range to cover some grass, along with the scheme versatility to play from depth or spin down in coverage. He logged four interceptions and eight pass breakups last year in Cincinnati, and he has posted 14 career interceptions over five pro seasons. Bates, who played on the franchise tag last season, is in line for a long-term deal.”
The only outside FA they have for the Bengals is Yannick Ngakoue. I would pass on signing him and just keep Ossai as the nickle pass rusher
Interesting that they have Pratt’s (and Bell’s) best fits being the Bengals. For sure Bell but I don’t think Pratt will be back.
The Bates one would not be good as I don’t think that they should pay him too $ but I would hate see him in our division…even if it is with the Clowns.
“The Browns will need to do some work with the cap, but Bates upgrades a Cleveland defense that needs better play and more ball production at the safety position. Bates has the post and split-field range to cover some grass, along with the scheme versatility to play from depth or spin down in coverage. He logged four interceptions and eight pass breakups last year in Cincinnati, and he has posted 14 career interceptions over five pro seasons. Bates, who played on the franchise tag last season, is in line for a long-term deal.”
The only outside FA they have for the Bengals is Yannick Ngakoue. I would pass on signing him and just keep Ossai as the nickle pass rusher
