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.

I just saw this article on potential roster cuts due to the draft. Mostly does not address cap casaulties so there will be a lot bigger list soon.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31745439/nfl-players-roster-bubble-entering-2021-training-camps-32-cut-candidates-veterans-former-first-rounders

Some interesting guys on this list
Jordan Hicks - 29 LB who is from Westchester (Lakota)
Also some vet WR's and OT's