(12-29-2022, 08:54 PM)Joelist Wrote: Our surprise RT....KEVIN HUBER!!!!

(12-29-2022, 07:15 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: I do have to say that it is interesting that you noticed this tell during the Tennessee game, but that also happened to arguably be Prince's best game as a pro. He allowed no sacks, no pressures and no hits on 48 dropbacks. I am not even saying you're wrong - I just genuinely find it interesting. 

(12-29-2022, 09:38 PM)samhain Wrote: I'm actually good with this.  

I think Adeniji lacks strength despite his size.  I also think playing next to Adeniji made Prince look a lot worse than he actually was last year.

Adenine's record as a player is one of having a good game as a backup, then falling off pretty dramatically as he gets more snaps.  

None of it is ideal, but at least the guy has had plenty of snaps as a starter.

(12-30-2022, 12:24 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: My question is why was Prince on the practice squad and not getting reps with the first team in practice while LC rested on Wednesdays and Adeniji was getting those reps...now Adeniji isn't playing. Makes no sense and Prince missed out on valuable reps.

(12-30-2022, 12:24 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: My question is why was Prince on the practice squad and not getting reps with the first team in practice while LC rested on Wednesdays and Adeniji was getting those reps...now Adeniji isn't playing. Makes no sense and Prince missed out on valuable reps.

(12-30-2022, 12:50 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: Not big on PFF but didn’t Prince have a similar grade in 2021 to what Collins had this season?

(12-29-2022, 06:39 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Perfect. 

IDK what the mystery is about. I mean, do you think the Bills are do anything different if suddenly Prince starts instead of Adeniji (or Smith, or Carman)? 

Anyway, if Prince does start, not exactly a ringing vote of confidence for Adeniji (supposedly swing tackle, OT3) or Smith (OT4), when the guy from the PS (who was waived earlier) starts over both of you. Time to draft some OTs if so, b/c Adeniji & Smith are just wasting roster space at this point. 

(12-30-2022, 01:34 PM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Yes, during the regular season Prince played a little less than half the snaps Collins played this season and overall Collins grade this year is 57.9 according to pff compared to Prince 58.0 last year.

Adeniji last year had an overall score of 48.3 in the regular season. A clear level below Prince, and if you go back and watch the tape it supports Prince playing better than Hakeem last year. They both played poorly in the playoffs and had similar pff grades in the playoffs.

I think a lot of people are saying Adeniji played out of position last year and should get the nod over Prince. Even if it makes a big difference for him playing RT it’d still probably at best get him to Prince’s level of play last year. I’d also argue that Prince showed signs of improvement as the year went on.

I’ve been hard on Prince in the past. I’m an OSU fan and wanted absolutely nothing to do with him when we signed him here. I’ve seen enough from him at this level to think he can be a damn fine backup RT as long as the rest of our line is solid.

As far as Prince being on the PS I think that’s just the way it played out after his injury. They put him on PS because there wasn’t an immediate need and he could stay with the team while not eating a roster spot riding the bench. Adeniji offers more versatility as 6th o line, OT and OG so it makes sense to have him active on game days over Prince in a backup role.

(12-30-2022, 01:34 PM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Yes, during the regular season Prince played a little less than half the snaps Collins played this season and overall Collins grade this year is 57.9 according to pff compared to Prince 58.0 last year.

Adeniji last year had an overall score of 48.3 in the regular season. A clear level below Prince, and if you go back and watch the tape it supports Prince playing better than Hakeem last year. They both played poorly in the playoffs and had similar pff grades in the playoffs.

I think a lot of people are saying Adeniji played out of position last year and should get the nod over Prince. Even if it makes a big difference for him playing RT it’d still probably at best get him to Prince’s level of play last year. I’d also argue that Prince showed signs of improvement as the year went on.

I’ve been hard on Prince in the past. I’m an OSU fan and wanted absolutely nothing to do with him when we signed him here. I’ve seen enough from him at this level to think he can be a damn fine backup RT as long as the rest of our line is solid.

As far as Prince being on the PS I think that’s just the way it played out after his injury. They put him on PS because there wasn’t an immediate need and he could stay with the team while not eating a roster spot riding the bench. Adeniji offers more versatility as 6th o line, OT and OG so it makes sense to have him active on game days over Prince in a backup role.

(12-30-2022, 02:56 PM)Speedy Thomas Wrote: Makes sense.  Thank you.

As to why Zac hasn't just named a RT starter, why should he?  Linemen on both sides of the ball spend hours every week studying tape of the guy they're going to be across from.  Keep them guessing.

(12-30-2022, 01:46 PM)ezekiel23 Wrote: Hoping the Bengals beef up the OL with the signing of a good experienced FA in the offseason.They haven’t been very successful in drafting O-linemen.

Callahan leaves open possibility of rotating any combination of rotational tackles with Adeniji, Prince and D'Ante Smith since none of the three have played an entire game this season. Ideally, just one right tackle for the game but will monitor closely. #Bengals

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 30, 2022

(12-30-2022, 04:26 PM)RiverRat13 Wrote: I’m guessing it is as simple as Adeniji was the active swing tackle because he can play both LT and RT. Prince is an RT only but is a better RT than Adeniji. So you’d want Adeniji active to play either tackle in a pinch, but Prince to be the starting RT when you know all week he is needed.

(12-30-2022, 03:46 PM)pally Wrote:

Callahan leaves open possibility of rotating any combination of rotational tackles with Adeniji, Prince and D'Ante Smith since none of the three have played an entire game this season. Ideally, just one right tackle for the game but will monitor closely. #Bengals

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 30, 2022