Irv Smith a Bengal

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(03-28-2023, 02:15 AM)CarolinaBengalFanGuy Wrote: I think he's coming here to potentially restart his NFL career. Winning is just a bonus.

Definitely agree and that's why he's excited to play with Burrow, Chase, and Higgins: he knows that this offense will score a lot of points and give him the opportunity to show off his skills.

Winning is more than a bonus, IMCO, because teams will see his play as part of the machine or will give him more credit than he deserves, which see CJ as an example because he was good but a bigger payday because of how good Burrow made him look.

(03-28-2023, 02:25 AM)BuildTheWall Wrote: I expect this is a one year signing in hopes of him re-setting his value next year. I still want to draft a TE in hopes of him being our future. Josh Whyle is who I'd like, in the 4th or 5th. Not to sound height-ist but I would love a taller, big body at TE to make contested catches. Irv Smith, when healthy, can provide some juice in the receiving game but is a bit on the smaller side at 6'3.

I don't think this changes our odds of taking a tight end in the first but I agree that he's just excited that he can use us (Burrow) to set-up his next contract, which I'm fine with.