Bogus trade rumors

[*bengalfan74*]

(01-16-2020, 01:09 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: 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 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.

Myself and like 6 or 7 of my fellow local fans will be with you. 

Depending on what happens with AJ I might consider a vet WR as well. I just have the gut feeling AJ will be gone, perhaps I'm wrong ? And I have very little faith in Ross. So that leaves Boyd and Tate (who still has a little ? ) Rookie WR's typically take some time to develop.