01-16-2020, 01:09 PM
(01-15-2020, 06:11 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Can we make a sticky and put all these ridiculous rumors under one thread?
The Bengals aren't trading the first overall pick. They are taking Burrow.
Let's talk about what to do AROUND the draft.
Get Billings, Green, and Vigil under contract?
Sign Whit to play LG?
Sign Thuney as RG?
Sign Littleton as LB?
If they can do those three things, and draft a stud WR, RT, S, and depth on the defensive line....Well, I just might want to renew season tickets.
If we trade the top pick I will be 100% done with this team. Wouldn't it be so Mike Brown to NOT give up Akili Smith for a slew of picks, but to pass on what looks like an all-time great because he "learned his lesson"? Ugh.
To answer your question, I'd look at signing at least one top lineman. I'd rather it be a younger guy who can stick around for a few years, but I wouldn't hate bringing back Whit for one year.
I'd also look at bringing in a veteran pass catching TE. Eifert is pretty washed, Uzomah is meh and Drew Sample - at best - can't be relied upon in 2019. Lastly, I'd trade Dalton or cut him loose, then sign a veteran like Mike Glennon, Drew Stanton or Blake Bottles.
After signing those 2-3 players in free agency, I'd focus the draft on solidifying the team around Burrow. Look at top LBs, pass rushers and maybe WR's and more o-linemen.
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