(03-04-2025, 09:54 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I think the most likely 1st round scenario is still DT. Why?

1) Along with OG, it is our most glaring need.

2) We only have 2 DTs on the roster, both of whom look like rotational guys, not starters.

3) So we likely need 2 starter level guys + a rotational guy for the 5th DT.

4) Aside from Mason Graham, we'll likely have the pick of the litter on DT's at #17: Nolen, Harmon, Grant, etc. I mean, I don't think we are locked in to DT Rd1, but I'd be shocked if we don't take at least 1 before the end of Day 2, and another on Day 3 would not surprise me.

I look at the top picks, atm, as DT + DE + a wild card BPA somewhere.


But I think at least one starter level vet DT in FA is a must. Be it BJ, a vet like Calais Campbell, Poona Ford or Tart, etc. A vet +

(03-04-2025, 09:56 PM)pulses Wrote: BJ  Hill is gonna get 10m/yr I'd rather have the other guy for 2 yrs and say 4 or 5 million and use that other money someplace else. I like Hill but once they reach 30 the bengals dont pay big money deals as you know.

(03-04-2025, 09:56 PM)pulses Wrote: I like Hill but once they reach 30 the bengals dont pay big money deals as you know.

(03-04-2025, 10:06 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: BJ is going to get $10M because he's worth $10M, and that's not a bad price for a decent DT. If you watch him play, he doesn't take downs off, he's a high motor guy. I can't imagine what his stats would be like if he didn't have to chase guys like Lamar Jackson around the field the whole game several times per year. If you really want proof of Hill's value, go back and watch the Raven's games this past season. Hill looks like he's in fast forward in pursuit, while the much younger and "faster" Myles Murphy looks like he's running in molasses.

(03-04-2025, 10:08 PM)Clark W Griswold Wrote: This is exactly why I think they will try hard to get Higgins signed and maybe trade Trey or let him play out his contract.
Hendrickson is more valuable and more of a need for them right now but age always plays a huge role in who they give their $ to.  
Trey is 4 years older than Tee. I think Trey will still be very productive for at least 2 more years but between him and the 2 WRs I think he is the least likely to be extended this offseason.

(03-04-2025, 09:45 PM)pulses Wrote: Adam Butler DT  5 sacks each season for the last 2 years good against the run he's 30 and spotrac has him at 2.9 million value....that is cheap production.

(03-04-2025, 10:45 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I've literally never heard of this dude lol, but good to know of a cheap, under-the-radar option.
If the Bengals add a DL, I think they will be under 30 years old.

(03-05-2025, 12:34 AM)pulses Wrote: 22 sacks his last 5 seasons so he's good for 4 or 5 sacks a season. His PFF is not the best but in a rotation he would be ok for depth.

(03-05-2025, 12:56 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: His rush defense grade isnt very good.  If we had no other option maybe but he wouldnt be my 1st choice or even 2nd choice.  He would be one step above bringing Lawrence Guy back.

(03-04-2025, 08:57 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: So you would be against signing any veteran dl since rankins was a bust?  

(03-05-2025, 12:34 AM)pulses Wrote: 22 sacks his last 5 seasons so he's good for 4 or 5 sacks a season. His PFF is not the best but in a rotation he would be ok for depth.

(03-05-2025, 02:35 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Philly didn't tag Milton Williams, bringing that dude in makes us better, but also poorer. He's expected to command around $18Mil/yr @ 4-years. But that is less than we paid Sheldon and Hill combined. Tell me we're going into the season w/ Williams/Jenkins/Jackson and a mid-rounder like Stackhouse outta UNC and I'm ready to roll.

(03-05-2025, 02:35 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Philly didn't tag Milton Williams, bringing that dude in makes us better, but also poorer. He's expected to command around $18Mil/yr @ 4-years. But that is less than we paid Sheldon and Hill combined. Tell me we're going into the season w/ Williams/Jenkins/Jackson and a mid-rounder like Stackhouse outta UNC and I'm ready to roll.

(03-05-2025, 02:35 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Philly didn't tag Milton Williams, bringing that dude in makes us better, but also poorer. He's expected to command around $18Mil/yr @ 4-years. But that is less than we paid Sheldon and Hill combined. Tell me we're going into the season w/ Williams/Jenkins/Jackson and a mid-rounder like Stackhouse outta UNC and I'm ready to roll.

(03-05-2025, 02:35 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Philly didn't tag Milton Williams, bringing that dude in makes us better, but also poorer. He's expected to command around $18Mil/yr @ 4-years. But that is less than we paid Sheldon and Hill combined. Tell me we're going into the season w/ Williams/Jenkins/Jackson and a mid-rounder like Stackhouse outta UNC and I'm ready to roll.

(03-05-2025, 06:04 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Milton is not as good of a run stopper as BJ but a better pass rusher. With the cutting of Rankins and the retiring of Sam we need to bring in a 
couple DL for sure. I just wonder if Milton benefited from all that talent on the Eagles DL, it happens.

(03-05-2025, 06:21 PM)pulses Wrote: Stackhouse is outta Georgia not UNC.

(03-05-2025, 06:22 PM)pulses Wrote: I'm sure he did that's why teams are gonna have to be careful and really watch his tape and see what they think.

(03-05-2025, 06:43 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yep. I wanted Stackhouse last year before he went back to play another year for them Bulldogs.


For sure. But I liked Milton in college even, I think he would be a good get for us if BJ leaves, he is still young.