Trade?

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(08-07-2019, 02:33 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Dalton will need all the weapons we can muster this year given the OL. Keep Gio and get both the new guys meaningful snaps this year and let next year play out next year. If the 2 new guys, or 1 of them stands out then we dont need to re-sign Gio. If both look meh, look to re-sign Gio. It's not that hard

The shelf life of RBs just isn't the same as every other position.  They stole two RBs in the draft this year.  While I agree with your basic concept of the importance of depth, how is our depth at LB and Offensive line?  Which is more important (i.e. a bigger weakness that needs addressed)?  I am not saying to dump Gio...far from it.  I love the guy and want to see him in this offense, but compared to the need for OT and LB, it isn't even close.

I would trade Gio if you could get a really high pick (2nd rounder) or an immediate starting-caliber LB or OT.  While I think those chances are extremely thin, there could be a trade partner that happens to be deep in one of those position groups as the Bengals are at CB.  I might even consider offering a guy like Darius Phillips if we can package him with Gio to get a starting caliber OT or LB.  I like that guy, too, but how much can he benefit the team at 3rd on the depth chart?