***Official Bengals Free Agency Thread***

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(03-17-2021, 07:49 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I think Jonah needs to play in all 16 games this year, and at least play at slightly above average level, or the word "bust" may start to creep into conversation.

Fwiw, I'd say he was average last year.  Which, for his first year on the field, is pretty good.  But you can't just be an average starter with a significant amount of games missed when you're the #1 OL off the board.

I need to see him stay healthy, I need to see just the tiniest bit of improvement to feel ok with the pick still (not asking the world).

PS The Bengals have to decide whether or not to pick Jonah's 5th year option next spring, a full year in advance.  Just doing some quick math at this year's numbers, that would meant to commiting to around an 18 million dollar salary in 2023.

I don't think you can even glance near the bust label for Williams yet, at least 'on field' wise. Injury sure, but last year he was just above average in Pass Block Efficiency and was 13 best in least amount of pressures (and yes, there were several guys above and below him with comparable snaps). 

Overall grade-wise he was a bit below average but his pass block grade was above. I can certainly live with a LT that is better at passpro than run blocking and he's just starting out.