I came across this article that shows team by team any picks not signed yet. I was amazed as it is almost July. It is not just first round picks, it is also a lot of second round picks and others as well.
https://nfltraderumors.co/unsigned-2021-nfl-draft-picks/
It is my belief the Bengals are being patient, as current cap situations for some teams may be the reason. Eagles for example 2nd round pick not signed. They may have to trade/cut player(s) to get under cap.
Also, glad to see we have our guys signed and learning the playbook.
Thoughts?
(06-29-2021, 11:59 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: [ -> ]I cam across this article that shows team by team any picks not signed yet. I was amazed as it is almost July. It is not just first round picks, it is also a lot of second round picks and others as well.
https://nfltraderumors.co/unsigned-2021-nfl-draft-picks/
It is my belief the Bengals are being patient, as current cap situations for some teams may be the reason. Eagles for example 2nd round pick not signed. They may have to trade/cut player(s) to get under cap.
Also, glad to see we have our guys signed and learning the playbook.
Thoughts?
its why not over spending on players is important.
(06-29-2021, 11:59 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: [ -> ]I cam across this article that shows team by team any picks not signed yet. I was amazed as it is almost July. It is not just first round picks, it is also a lot of second round picks and others as well.
https://nfltraderumors.co/unsigned-2021-nfl-draft-picks/
It is my belief the Bengals are being patient, as current cap situations for some teams may be the reason. Eagles for example 2nd round pick not signed. They may have to trade/cut player(s) to get under cap.
Also, glad to see we have our guys signed and learning the playbook.
Thoughts?
I would think after the Julio trade the Falcons have the room to sign Pitts but not 100% sure, perhaps they need to make additional cuts.
(06-29-2021, 01:29 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: [ -> ]I would think after the Julio trade the Falcons have the room to sign Pitts but not 100% sure, perhaps they need to make additional cuts.
Pitts signed his contract today
I look for the Bengals to add a vet WR and another decent OL with their cap situation as other teams have to cut good/solid players to push under the cap.
(06-29-2021, 02:45 PM)EatonFan Wrote: [ -> ]I look for the Bengals to add a vet WR and another decent OL with their cap situation as other teams have to cut good/solid players to push under the cap.
I think we can get some cap casualties (starters) in August or sooner. I think LB is another place we could be looking.
I am not sure we need a vet WR over an OL and a LB. I think that is 3rd priority right now.
(06-29-2021, 01:16 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: [ -> ]its why not over spending on players is important.
I agree, I hope this is the year we use what is left wisely to sign Bates long term and add a couple of proven starters via trade or FA.
Bet they try to roll over as much money tgey currently have as they can.
(06-30-2021, 01:15 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: [ -> ]I am not sure we need a vet WR over an OL and a LB. I think that is 3rd priority right now.
I believe we have our starters at O-line and RB, but we run a lot of 4-WR sets and we don't have a decent #4 WR.
I am very concerned about our depth at OT and hope we sign a player to address that, but I think we are set at LB. We have young LBs and they need to play.
I’d be looking at corner depth as well as LB and oline. We lose a lot of corners to injuries throughout the season. Maybe tight end as well. Maybe wideout. If the right defensive lineman is available, we could always use bodies there
(06-29-2021, 01:16 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: [ -> ]its why not over spending on players is important.
Winning games is more important. Well run teams just continue to find/create more cap space when they need it. Not getting the bulk of the meat because you are worrying about picking up other teams scraps is not how to become a winner.
(06-29-2021, 02:45 PM)EatonFan Wrote: [ -> ]I look for the Bengals to add a vet WR and another decent OL with their cap situation as other teams have to cut good/solid players to push under the cap.
I think they are set at WR, but agree they need a veteran tackle and possibly a LB. Don't want to have to go looking after the season has already started. Been there, done that, failed miserably.
(06-30-2021, 09:50 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: [ -> ]Winning games is more important. Well run teams just continue to find/create more cap space when they need it. Not getting the bulk of the meat because you are worrying about picking up other teams scraps is not how to become a winner.
i didnt say anything about picking up scraps.. I said not overpaying is important cause it helps to keep you out of situations you have to cut a player to sign picks etc. and leaves you with money for quality players instead of just bargin bin players.