03-15-2020, 03:18 PM
(03-15-2020, 03:02 PM)Geno_Can_Dunk Wrote: I just want to throw out names of guys that seem like typical Bengals mid-range targets, and who might have connections to Bengals. Not advocating, just predicting:
Derek Wolfe: Former bearcat, from Findlay OH, already rumored to be visiting.
Tahir Whitehead: Played under Al Golden when he was with Detroit, though Golden wasn't LB coach at the time. Also played at Temple, but not at the same time Golden was HC there. But still.
Daryl Williams, OL from Carolina: I don't know of any real connection but I think I recall our front office had a high grade on him. Former Oklahoma product and ZT seems to love himself those guys.
Mark Barron: not a FA but the Steelers will likely cut him. Connection to ZT with the rams, and you know how our FO loves guys that wouldn't work against the comp pick formula. And I believe he visited last year before signing with the Steelers, or at least we had contacted him.
Carl Nassib: Connection to Mark Duffner when he was with Tampa. Versatile guy, Anarumo would love him to play both DE and SLB in a hybrid front. TB might let him walk if they bring back Barrett and JPP as their top OLBs.
Eric Wilson, LB, Vikings: He's a RFA, but the Vikings are cap strapped so let's see what they tender him as. He was an udfa so if it's the original round tender it won't cost us anything. I think he would've overlapped with ZT at UC, and is known as a good intangibles guy.
Prince Amukamara: Has a history with Anarumo in NY. Can't see us going after him unless we cut Kirkpatrick (which unlike many of you I don't see as a given).
Elandon Roberts: I think he might have overlapped with our TEs coach at the University of Houston? Also a great intangibles guy.
Great post GCD. Gotta say, I like a lot of these players and it all makes sense. I would be happy with a FA of Whitehead, Wolfe,
Daryl Williams and Amukamara. More than happy. BTW, Kirkpatrick is already selling his Bengal gear, I bet he is cut very soon.
