(06-13-2024, 01:18 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: He was fantastic down the stretch last season.

Ted Karras since week 11:

279 pass-blocking snaps
6 QB pressures allowed
0 sacks allowed

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(06-13-2024, 01:01 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Matt Lee measured at 6'4", 301 lbs at the Combine.
He has >32" arm length.
He is reported to have great core strength and good foundational pass protection skills.
His RAS was 8.66.

Compare him to Ravens C and many people's favorite C prospect in last year's draft, Tyler Linderbaum.
Linderbaum had a 8.82 RAS.
Linderbaum measured at 6'2", 296 lbs.
Arm length just above 31".

Last year, Linderbaum played 917 offensive snaps, allowing 0 sacks and 15 total pressures.

I'm not saying Matt Lee will be exactly Linderbaum or is quite as athletic as him (TL is elite athletically compared to Lee being good), but there are a lot of similarities.
Let's give the guy a chance to show what he's got before writing him off.

(06-13-2024, 09:43 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Nice move!

https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-roster-moves-ted-karras-extended-kris-jenkins-signed

(06-13-2024, 04:46 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Ted brings a lot more to the team than on field play. Until he becomes a liability there; I'm happy to have him.

Now that dude to his left.....

(06-13-2024, 04:46 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Ted brings a lot more to the team than on field play. Until he becomes a liability there; I'm happy to have him.

Now that dude to his left.....

(06-13-2024, 04:49 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: This is a correct answer, at least the first part.  Ted is an above average C, but his impact on the team is bigger than just between the lines for 60 minutes.  

I think this is Volsons make or break year.

(06-14-2024, 06:24 AM)Go Cards Wrote: Nothing to dislike about re-signing a team leader.

Solid move.

(06-13-2024, 11:40 AM)ochocincos Wrote: They may already have in Matt Lee.

(06-14-2024, 09:04 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Would be happy with a similar deal for Hilton, hedge against Dax hill.

(06-13-2024, 09:31 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: When I was watching Mixon’s highlights from last year, it looked to me like Karras getting more push than anyone else on the line. Glad to have him another year.

I know it’s probably not a fair comparison considering Jason Kelce is a HoFer, but he played 13 years. This will be Karras’ 9th. And the extension 10th. It would be nice if he would be willing to keep doing one year extensions until he is ready to call it a career.

(06-14-2024, 12:57 PM)ochocincos Wrote: If you're having to hedge against a 1st round pick in their 3rd year in the league, something is definitely wrong with that draft pick.
I would HOPE this wouldn't be needed, but I can understand having insurance.

Matt Lee on the other hand is a complete unknown and late round draft pick, so he should be (much) further behind compared to someone like Hill.

(06-14-2024, 03:02 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: To be fair, we are not even sure that Dax will play slot Corner.  Also, Hilton is a top 5-10 nickel corner in the nfl.  It wouldn’t be a shame for Dax to not be able to beat him out.  

I don’t think Lee is in their plans (yet) as a long term replacement.  St this point he is likely being looked at as developmental backup/PS.  Any contribution is gravy.