01-16-2018, 05:27 PM
http://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/22/cincinnati-bengals-free-agent-offensive-linemen-2018-nate-solder/
There are some solid options available here.
There are some solid options available here.
(01-16-2018, 05:27 PM)Knightmare on Elm Street Wrote: [ -> ]http://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/22/cincinnati-bengals-free-agent-offensive-linemen-2018-nate-solder/
There are some solid options available here.
(01-17-2018, 12:04 PM)bengals67 Wrote: [ -> ]Hobspin just put out the annual propaganda that they don't have the money to sign a quality free agent.
We will sign a couple of declining players on cheap contracts in the third week of free agency.
But we will have money to roll over and plenty of cap space for injuries.
SHRacerX Wrote:I can't help but think that the Bengals might have stumbled on to the solution at LT: Clint Boling. I am not sure how he graded those two games, but my eyes told me he looked very good. Guards are MUCH easier to find than elite LTs, and I think if you went with Boling at LT, drafted a guard, put Redmond at RG (who was a beast) and Westerman at Center, that you might have something.
They would also have to draft a RT, which, again, is much easier than a LT.
(01-18-2018, 01:51 PM)ochocincos Wrote: [ -> ]Well yea, obvs.
2019 FAs:
Atkins
Dunlap
Dennard
Kroft
Harris
plus a handful more that people probably don't care one way or another about re-signing
2020 FAs:
Green
Boling
Bernard
Hewitt
Boyd
Billings
Westerman
Fejedelem
plus a few more that people probably don't care one way or another about re-signing
The Bengals will most definitely keep a decent chunk reserved every year to re-sign the players they are comfortable with.
(02-01-2018, 02:13 AM)Go Cards Wrote: [ -> ]Know this has to be done to some extent but the cap space seems to go up every year too.
Plus this is the big boy league, can trim some fat off the roster as well.
(01-19-2018, 10:51 AM)phil413 Wrote: [ -> ]Let's say they draft Mike McGlinchey, there is another RT type but if he holds his own at LT maybe he starts there.I don't buy the "LT RT only" anymore some of thr best edge players are on the strong side. Von Miller Khalil Mack JJ Watt Justin Houston Michael Bennett Calais Campbell. Plus nowadays defensive coordinators move people around to create mismatches.
(01-19-2018, 10:51 AM)phil413 Wrote: [ -> ]I won't lie that he did seem to hold his own but it's a VERY small sample size. You're right that it's tough to get an elite LT, and looks to be hard to even get a descent one as they'll be at a premium. So, since Cincy likes kicking tires my compromise would be:
Boling- His position revolves around the offseason. They'll get visits with guys like Sam Young, Cam Fleming, Byron Bell and Greg Robinson and one will eventually sign. Let's say they draft Mike McGlinchey, there is another RT type but if he holds his own at LT maybe he starts there.
Westerman-His best position may be LG, so if Boling starts at LT then maybe he ends up here. Like Boling, he hasn't had enough time at center so I'd still want another FA or draft pick to compete for that spot. I
Redmond- Either guard spot but ideally I want Redmond and Westerman competing at one spot with the other being a quality sub... meaning you had a good offseason.
So it could be something like:
LT-Clint Boling/Sam Young
LG-Johnathan Cooper
C-Isaiah Wynn/Joe Looney
RG-Redmond/Westerman
RT-McGlinchy/Sam Young
I guess the thought here is quantity over quality. You sign a dependable starter in Cooper with his familiarity in Pollack in getting him back on his feet. Sam Young (a Dayton guy) comes in as a 3rd tackle that could easily start if need be. Joe Looney is another guy that has played in Pollack's system even if he hasn't done much. I'd like to end up getting two eventual starters out of the first 3 rounds of the draft, with vet options if they aren't ready.
Bottom line is I'd much rather hear the board murmur about Westerman (a quality versatile OL) not starting because we have 5 guys that bumped him rather than having to depend on a guy with limited experience at a position (Westerman at C? Boling at LT? A free agent RT at LT?)
(01-16-2018, 05:27 PM)Knightmare on Elm Street Wrote: [ -> ]http://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/22/cincinnati-bengals-free-agent-offensive-linemen-2018-nate-solder/
There are some solid options available here.
(02-11-2018, 11:14 AM)SadFaceBengal15 Wrote: [ -> ]for the right price i might take anyone of them. I like fulton alot. and would love jensen. need to get some nastyness on that line.
(02-11-2018, 11:30 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: [ -> ]Like yourself, I think that Jensen would be a great addition to the OL. I love OL that have a mean streak, and play with a bit of a chip on their shoulder. However, another member on here, who's opinion on players that I generally respect, thinks that Jensen is just average in general and not that great in run blocking.
Upon giving said members opinion some careful thought and consideration, I still think that Jensen would be a great addition to our OL. Let's face it, Bodine has been arguably the worst rated starting Center in the league the past two seasons. Adding a guy that even though only grades as "average", but has grit to go along with starting experience, is a hell of an improvement. Likely more of an improvement than any rookie could bring.
When you combine the upgrade in talent with a new OL coach that likes aggressive OL play, the results could be dramatic.
(01-16-2018, 05:27 PM)Knightmare on Elm Street Wrote: [ -> ]http://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/22/cincinnati-bengals-free-agent-offensive-linemen-2018-nate-solder/
There are some solid options available here.
(02-11-2018, 11:30 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: [ -> ]Like yourself, I think that Jensen would be a great addition to the OL. I love OL that have a mean streak, and play with a bit of a chip on their shoulder. However, another member on here, who's opinion on players that I generally respect, thinks that Jensen is just average in general and not that great in run blocking.
Upon giving said members opinion some careful thought and consideration, I still think that Jensen would be a great addition to our OL. Let's face it, Bodine has been arguably the worst rated starting Center in the league the past two seasons. Adding a guy that even though only grades as "average", but has grit to go along with starting experience, is a hell of an improvement. Likely more of an improvement than any rookie could bring.
When you combine the upgrade in talent with a new OL coach that likes aggressive OL play, the results could be dramatic.
(02-12-2018, 04:29 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: [ -> ]Would be all for Jensen as well, he is not a great run blocker but he is very good in pass protection and would help
give Dalton a decent pocket atleast sometimes unlike Bodine. Just doubt the Ravens let him test FA much.
I also really like the upside of the top 3 Centers in this draft Ragnow, Price and Daniels i would all be ecstatic with.