Immediate upgrade, but it feels like we getting tier/wave 2 guys on day 1.

(03-14-2022, 02:51 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Right, but he’s not currently a Bengal.

I.........did not know that

If Linderbaum falls to us, Kara’s can slide to LG. Can play all 3 IOL positions, and has done so. Good signing, proven winner, and a bargain IMO.

(03-14-2022, 02:52 PM)Yogo Wrote: Immediate upgrade, but it feels like we getting tier/wave 2 guys on day 1.

They got two guys for the price of Scherff, that was always going to be their strategy but by targeting them first before others who miss on tier 1 miss out they lock them up on a better deal. 

(03-14-2022, 02:52 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: I.........did not know that

I just meant we haven’t re-signed him yet. Not that he’s signed anywhere else (or decided to retire) that I know of.

The #Bengals are signing OL Ted Karras to a 3-year, $18M deal, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022

I believe the Alex Cappa signing and Tedd Karras signals another run scheme change.


Edit: I believe some people will love to hear I think Daniel Faalele is not back on the table.

I don't know this guy either. But he's ranked fairly well. Huge upgrades over our guys.

https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2022/03/patriots-lose-ted-karras-to-bengals-in-free-agency-on-three-year-deal-report.html

good write up

I love this take...

Both Alex Kappa and Ted Karras are no-nonsense, tough as nails, and rock solid as pass protectors.

There's no doubt that Cincy has taken a major step forward in correct their pass protection in a major way so far today.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022

2021 PFF grades:

Ted Karras: 72.8
Alex Kappa: 74.2

A pair of solid guys who both blocked for Tom Brady at one point. Now they'll block for Joey B. Great start.

(03-14-2022, 02:48 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: We’ve added 3 Super Bowl rings in under 2 hours…

Who's the other one besides Karras and Cappa? 

(03-14-2022, 02:54 PM)CloeHokie Wrote: I don't know this guy either. But he's ranked fairly well. Huge upgrades over our guys.

What’s his Madden Rating? That should tell us what we need to know, right?

I feel Karras will be the new C, not LG.
Maybe it makes sense to let Hopkins stay and compete with Carman for LG snaps.
Hopkins' best position could end up being there.
He definitely has the pass pro chops for it.

I could also see Karras covering LG this year with Carman grooming another year, leaving Hopkins at C.
Then Karras shifting over to C next year.

(03-14-2022, 02:56 PM)WychesWarrior Wrote: Who's the other one besides Karras and Cappa? 

Karras has won 2.

Do we think he starts at C, or LG?

(03-14-2022, 02:53 PM)Au165 Wrote: They got two guys for the price of Scherff, that was always going to be their strategy but by targeting them first before others who miss on tier 1 miss out they lock them up on a better deal. 

OHHHH!!!   You mean the William Jackson III strategy.  I see.

Tomlinson just went to Jets for 3 years 42 million so it is apparent we were never playing in that sand box haha.

(03-14-2022, 02:57 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Karras has won 2.

Ahhh.....that didn't register for some reason. We just took our biggest weaknesses on offense and made it above average. Like you said, the ol man wasn't ****ing around. Have we ever made FA news this early? I can't remember it if we have.

Not sure if Albert Breer knows or is assuming but he just said Karras as a Center.