'Bengals need to part ways with Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins now'

[*ochocincos*]

Atkins is the 8th highest paid DT on a yearly average.
Dunlap is the 12th highest paid DE on a yearly average.

If they are not performing near their pay grade (Top 10 at their position), they are not returning that value.

If they are cut/traded, it would free up $20 mill in cap space for next year.
That cap space can go toward getting an elite veteran or two for OL (assuming they would be available in FA and willing to sign).
The Bengals could then use earlier draft picks to go toward a DE and DT rather than draft for OL early.