(05-01-2018, 11:40 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: We know Free agency dies down about 2 weeks before the draft with teams still meeting players but very few getting signed.

So with that said now that the draft is over.

Whos still out there and what do we still need.     Some vets should become available and while they might not be a long term solution they could provide a stop gap for a year or 2.

With Bates III in the draft I'm guessing Reid is no longer on our radar ( if he still was after we met with him)

Also Linebacker/ CB / RB / OC / DT / QB look to be set.

discuss...

(05-10-2018, 02:59 AM)Jhowdy54 Wrote: Think Derek Anderson should be at the top of the list.   We need a backup that can actually win us a game if need be.   We have 0% chance with Matt Barkley.   Anderson has won some games and proven himself in this league.

(05-11-2018, 12:40 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: derek Anderson is still in the league?

has he played a game since his time with the browns?

(05-11-2018, 11:30 PM)PikesPeakUC Wrote: Well, he's turning 35 and threw 8 passes last year for the Panthers.

He's thrown 169 passes from 2011-2017 with 7 TDs and 5 INTs.

I would say that he's probably past his usefulness as an NFL QB.

(05-21-2018, 06:18 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: So we still looking for Big nasty OL guys?

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/21/bills-release-richie-incognito/

hes no longer retiring

+Bonus played with Glenn already

(05-01-2018, 01:08 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Since the Bengals decided to neglect OL after Price besides a very late Rod Taylor pick, I'd like to see 1-2 OL brought in just for more competition.

Greg Robinson - Dude was a former #2 overall pick and still unsigned. I don't think he's LT material but I still have hope he can harness his power as a road grading RT. Redemption project!

Byron Bell - Versatile guy that ended up going to DAL last year. Has versatility to play both OG spots and RT, albeit not studly. Has familiarity with Pollack, although that might be why he isn't here already...because Pollack doesn't want him.

Brian Schwenke - IOL that I liked as a mid-round C in the draft a few years back. I think he could compete with TJ Johnson to back up Price.

(05-07-2018, 11:19 AM)phil413 Wrote: I like Bell and the Pollack connection, but they have to wait until he wouldn't count against comp picks as a true UFA.

Austin Howard would be a smart signing.  He's getting older and wasn't as consistent, but PFF still gave him an average overall rating (36th ranked tackle) so he'd give stability for one year in what could be a showcase season.  Right now it's Fisher and a battle royal of underachieving tackles, I feel like Robinson (though a Bengals type move) would only clog that up with the limited reps they do have.  

Howard may be waiting for someone's tackle to get hurt and walk into a gig with leverage and not messing with training camp.  The thing is, he'd be a freebie signing after being cut, and give you one year of stability at RT.  Have him compete with Fisher for the starting gig and if one of the other guys have a miracle showing then so be it.  


https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/austin-howard/5847

Would be happy with Howard as well, nice post Phil.

Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote:Would be happy with Howard as well, nice post Phil.

(05-22-2018, 08:18 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I hate to be the guy to mention his age, but he's 35.  He retired and then unretired, is his heart really still in it, or is he looking for a paycheck?

(05-22-2018, 04:21 PM)phil413 Wrote: Sadly it looks like colts signed him to a deal the Bengals were not going to shell out anyway: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/austin-howard-7099/

I'd be cool with Byron Bell still though.  

(05-22-2018, 04:50 PM)Jakeypoo Wrote: Mychal Kendrick and Iginoto would be two players that would make our team better. Cut Rey and Laffell to make room.

(05-22-2018, 05:47 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Would definitely improve the team...

Who starts Mike    Brown or Kendrick?

Jakeypoo Wrote:Mychal Kendrick and Iginoto would be two players that would make our team better. Cut Rey and Laffell to make room.

(05-07-2018, 11:19 AM)phil413 Wrote: I like Bell and the Pollack connection, but they have to wait until he wouldn't count against comp picks as a true UFA.

ochocincos Wrote:I know you posted this just before the deadline where comp picks would be affected by FA signings, but that date has now passed (May 8).
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/05/deadline-passes-for-free-agents-to-count-against-compensatory-pick-formula

So at this point, the only thing(s) holding back the Bengals from signing another FA is interest and/or money.