***Official Bengals Free Agency Thread***

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(03-17-2021, 06:44 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: And AJ Green and Eifert were both projected to be back i less than 2 months.

With the offensive line as bad as it is. And with Hopkins ability level as slightly above average. And the fact he is coming back from an ACL tear and may or may not be ready at the start of the season. And his back up is Price, do you really think he can’t be upgraded to protect Burrow’s surgically repaired knee?

Because I don’t. If I had an opportunity to replace him with someone better and without an injury concern I would definitely take advantage of it.

1.) Eifert injured his back during his ankle rehab in 2016 and that's why they pushed back his return date.  AJ injury was worse than the realized + when he was supposed to return the team was 0-8. So there was really no reason to bring him back at that point.

2.) Yes I'm comfortable with price starting a couple of games. Even if Hopkins isn't full go come the opener he probably only miss a handful of games. I think Price is capable of playing a couple of games.

3.) I don't have a problem moving on with Hopkins. What I have a problem with is giving up a third RD pick for a guy who will only be here a year or 2. It's not like it's championship or bust for us this season.