02-19-2020, 04:03 PM
(02-19-2020, 03:14 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Vigil was rated 62nd best LB according to PFF, which would make him worthy of starting (albeit plenty of room for improvement).
He performed better than popular names like Kwon Alexander, Alec Ogletree, Roquan Smith, and Devin White.
Knowing how the Bengals like to avoid risk, I wouldn't be surprised to see Vigil retained simply for insurance and then looking at another LB in FA and/or the draft to compete with Vigil for starting snaps.
If we look strictly at what upcoming FA LBs performed better than Vigil in 2019, here's the list:
- Cory Littleton (7th best LB)
- Jamie Collins (16th)
- Mychal Kendricks (37th)
- Jon Bostic (56th)
Kendricks still has his impending insider trading sentencing (supposedly for this month but haven't seen hard date) that could affect his availability, so he's probably not worth considering until a ruling can be made.
And Bostic isn't really a cover guy, but he is a tough run defender and has solid speed. Bostic wouldn't be much of an upgrade over Vigil.
So that really just leaves two options for clear upgrades: Littleton and Collins. Both of which could require a hefty contract to come to the Bengals.
Smh lol most teams run two linebacker sets majority of the game so being ranked 62 is horrible. Kwon Alexander missed a lot of the season and is also light years better than vigil with also a much higher ceiling. Also would you take vigil over raquon smith? What about over Devin white? If not ask yourself why... And I’d still take Alec ogletree all day over vigil.... Alec would be a much better option coming off the bench imo but that’s also where both belong..... especially vigil. They are back ups at best. No more vigil talk he’s garbage and hurts this team week in and week out starting on our defense. There is a reason why linebacker again even with vigil on the roster is one of our biggest needs. It’s cuz vigil is Garbage.
As for a list of free agent linebackers I would take over whom I won’t mention again the list is almost endless
Nigel Bradham
Wesley Woodward
Sean lee
Danny tevethan
Myckal Kendrick’s
Corey Littleton
Damien Wilson
Derron Lee
Jamie Collins
Reggie Ragland
Deon Buchanan
Mark Barron (sources say about to be cut by Steelers)
Joe shoebert
Nick Kwitkowski
Devondre Campbell
Blake Martinez
Too many people hump ride pff as if they are telling you who the better overall
Prospect is. In a heart beat I’d take anyone of those backers in a straight across trade for vigil right now and I hope most bengal fans would agree. Only two questionable ones would be Ragland and Buchanan but still over V**** no doubt.
