(01-20-2021, 01:14 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ok, every time I have created a thread about a mock, there is always feedback about " that guy won't be there", etc.  I used Fanspeak and their big board was updated Tuesday.  If I saw someone that I knew in reality wouldn't be there, I didn't take them.  Trying to make it as feasible as possible.

I have included FA in this as a "big picture" view on where I hope the team addresses their talent.

Here goes:

FA:

Release:  Bobby Hart, Geno Atkins

Sign Carl Lawson, 4 years, 55 million
Sign WJIII;  4 years, 50 million
Sign Mackenzie Alexander;  3 years, $18 million
Sign Joe Thuney; 5 yrs, 50 million (I know that is below Market target of $14 per year, but I think the FA market overall will decline and I don't see many teams paying that for a Guard.  If the Bengals guaranteed $35 million of this contract, that isn't too far off the $40 million guaranteed from Zack Martin's deal (which he will likely never see the end of).
Sign Soloman Thomas;  3yrs, 15 million.  He was moved outside, which was a mistake.  The 49ers spent their first pick last year on an interior defensive linemen and that is leaving Thomas as the odd man out.  He would be a nice option next to Reader here.  

That helps to dictate this draft:

R1 P5 OT Penei Sewell - Oregon:  He plays LT in my mind.  Move Jonah to RT and we have bookend tackles.

R2 P6 OT Rashawn Slater - Northwestern;  I wasn't entirely surprised to see him still there as he is in a fairly deep OT class, but I am drafting him to play guard.  Has great position versatility.  With an offensive line that goes:  Sewell-Thuney-Hopkins/Price-Slater-Williams, the Bengals go from one of the worst lines in the league to what could be the one of the best.  

R3 P5 WR Anthony Schwartz - Auburn:  Speedy option that can get open quickly and can help take the top off the defense.  John Ross with better hands and focus.

R4 P6 EDGE Rashad Weaver - Pitt:  Aggressive and quick, he creates relentless pressure from the edge.  

R5 P5 CB Deommodore Lenoir - Oregon:  Smooth and confident, always left on an island and rarely lost.  

R6 P6 S James Wiggins - Cincinnati:  Simply put, a bad man.  Tough as nails and great instincts.  

R7 P5 DL Lorenzo Neal - Purdue:  Plays a little out of control sometimes, but has a great motor and some good pass rushing tools.  

R7 P7 K Riley Patterson - Memphis:  He's not Fat Randy

You may scoff at three straight offensive selections, but the defensive talent simply wasn't there unless I wanted to reach for a guy in the third round, and I love what Schwartz brings to the offense.  This is a no excuses draft.  They have an outstanding secondary, solid young LBs, and the return of Reader, Tupou, and Wren,  with additions of Thomas and Weaver would greatly improve the trench on the defensive side of the field.

(01-20-2021, 01:29 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: If it happened, I'd be over the moon.

With the free agents, what is the projected cap space following those moves?

(01-20-2021, 02:03 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: The cap isn't set so it is (admittedly) on the aggressive side.  I am hearing that they may allow up to 195 million and spread out the "loss" over the past year over many future years but honestly, at this point (as much as I hate to say it) I am not sure if there will be the normal fans in the stands in 2021.

I don't want to part ways with Gio, and I am obviously not bringing back the likes of Green, Ross, Williams, and many others but might have to part with (at least his current contract) a CJ Uzomah.  

One thing is for certain:  I am not going halfway again while Burrow is on his rookie deal.  I am going all-in for NEXT SEASON.  This plan would set them for some time to come and once a strong contender is in place, they would have to allow some key players to be replaced by draft picks as Burrow's next contract is likely to be massive. 

(01-20-2021, 02:56 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: I applaud your efforts.  I could almost be very excited about this scenario.  It’s the resigning our guys where I pause.

Our defense hasn’t been so good with Lawson and Jackson.  I get Lawson has the pressure numbers, and they are important.  But those aren’t sacks.  And I really thought Jackson was going to be in the top 5 shutdown corner conversation.  He hasn’t made it there.  

Hate to be “that” guy but I doubt slater is there in 2.  But that offensive line would do wonders for both sides of the ball.


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(01-20-2021, 01:14 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ok, every time I have created a thread about a mock, there is always feedback about " that guy won't be there", etc.  I used Fanspeak and their big board was updated Tuesday.  If I saw someone that I knew in reality wouldn't be there, I didn't take them.  Trying to make it as feasible as possible.

I have included FA in this as a "big picture" view on where I hope the team addresses their talent.

Here goes:

FA:

Release:  Bobby Hart, Geno Atkins

Sign Carl Lawson, 4 years, 55 million
Sign WJIII;  4 years, 50 million
Sign Mackenzie Alexander;  3 years, $18 million
Sign Joe Thuney; 5 yrs, 50 million (I know that is below Market target of $14 per year, but I think the FA market overall will decline and I don't see many teams paying that for a Guard.  If the Bengals guaranteed $35 million of this contract, that isn't too far off the $40 million guaranteed from Zack Martin's deal (which he will likely never see the end of).
Sign Soloman Thomas;  3yrs, 15 million.  He was moved outside, which was a mistake.  The 49ers spent their first pick last year on an interior defensive linemen and that is leaving Thomas as the odd man out.  He would be a nice option next to Reader here.  

That helps to dictate this draft:

R1 P5 OT Penei Sewell - Oregon:  He plays LT in my mind.  Move Jonah to RT and we have bookend tackles.

R2 P6 OT Rashawn Slater - Northwestern;  I wasn't entirely surprised to see him still there as he is in a fairly deep OT class, but I am drafting him to play guard.  Has great position versatility.  With an offensive line that goes:  Sewell-Thuney-Hopkins/Price-Slater-Williams, the Bengals go from one of the worst lines in the league to what could be the one of the best.  

R3 P5 WR Anthony Schwartz - Auburn:  Speedy option that can get open quickly and can help take the top off the defense.  John Ross with better hands and focus.

R4 P6 EDGE Rashad Weaver - Pitt:  Aggressive and quick, he creates relentless pressure from the edge.  

R5 P5 CB Deommodore Lenoir - Oregon:  Smooth and confident, always left on an island and rarely lost.  

R6 P6 S James Wiggins - Cincinnati:  Simply put, a bad man.  Tough as nails and great instincts.  

R7 P5 DL Lorenzo Neal - Purdue:  Plays a little out of control sometimes, but has a great motor and some good pass rushing tools.  

R7 P7 K Riley Patterson - Memphis:  He's not Fat Randy

You may scoff at three straight offensive selections, but the defensive talent simply wasn't there unless I wanted to reach for a guy in the third round, and I love what Schwartz brings to the offense.  This is a no excuses draft.  They have an outstanding secondary, solid young LBs, and the return of Reader, Tupou, and Wren,  with additions of Thomas and Weaver would greatly improve the trench on the defensive side of the field.  This offense would be ready to roll.  

(01-20-2021, 01:14 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ok, every time I have created a thread about a mock, there is always feedback about " that guy won't be there", etc.  I used Fanspeak and their big board was updated Tuesday.  If I saw someone that I knew in reality wouldn't be there, I didn't take them.  Trying to make it as feasible as possible.

I have included FA in this as a "big picture" view on where I hope the team addresses their talent.

Here goes:

FA:

Release:  Bobby Hart, Geno Atkins

Sign Carl Lawson, 4 years, 55 million
Sign WJIII;  4 years, 50 million
Sign Mackenzie Alexander;  3 years, $18 million
Sign Joe Thuney; 5 yrs, 50 million (I know that is below Market target of $14 per year, but I think the FA market overall will decline and I don't see many teams paying that for a Guard.  If the Bengals guaranteed $35 million of this contract, that isn't too far off the $40 million guaranteed from Zack Martin's deal (which he will likely never see the end of).
Sign Soloman Thomas;  3yrs, 15 million.  He was moved outside, which was a mistake.  The 49ers spent their first pick last year on an interior defensive linemen and that is leaving Thomas as the odd man out.  He would be a nice option next to Reader here.  

That helps to dictate this draft:

R1 P5 OT Penei Sewell - Oregon:  He plays LT in my mind.  Move Jonah to RT and we have bookend tackles.

R2 P6 OT Rashawn Slater - Northwestern;  I wasn't entirely surprised to see him still there as he is in a fairly deep OT class, but I am drafting him to play guard.  Has great position versatility.  With an offensive line that goes:  Sewell-Thuney-Hopkins/Price-Slater-Williams, the Bengals go from one of the worst lines in the league to what could be the one of the best.  

R3 P5 WR Anthony Schwartz - Auburn:  Speedy option that can get open quickly and can help take the top off the defense.  John Ross with better hands and focus.

R4 P6 EDGE Rashad Weaver - Pitt:  Aggressive and quick, he creates relentless pressure from the edge.  

R5 P5 CB Deommodore Lenoir - Oregon:  Smooth and confident, always left on an island and rarely lost.  

R6 P6 S James Wiggins - Cincinnati:  Simply put, a bad man.  Tough as nails and great instincts.  

R7 P5 DL Lorenzo Neal - Purdue:  Plays a little out of control sometimes, but has a great motor and some good pass rushing tools.  

R7 P7 K Riley Patterson - Memphis:  He's not Fat Randy

You may scoff at three straight offensive selections, but the defensive talent simply wasn't there unless I wanted to reach for a guy in the third round, and I love what Schwartz brings to the offense.  This is a no excuses draft.  They have an outstanding secondary, solid young LBs, and the return of Reader, Tupou, and Wren,  with additions of Thomas and Weaver would greatly improve the trench on the defensive side of the field.  This offense would be ready to roll.  

(01-21-2021, 01:52 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Bengals current projected cap with rollover - $35 mil.
Cutting Hart and Atkins = +$15.5 mill, bringing total cap to $50.5 mill.
FAs added going off APY - $47.25 mill.
Cap minus just the FAs you listed = $3.25 mill before the draft.

The Bengals will not be able to get all those guys plus sign all their draft picks. Draft picks alone will prolly cost $8+ mill. 
Gotta cut more.

In regards to the draft, I'd really like it if it played out that way.

EDIT - Obviously the official 2021 league cap is not finalized. If it ends up being $185+ mill, it would make this more achievable.

(01-21-2021, 10:00 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: First thanks for the time and effort. 
Bengals have to make a LB move with your FAioutlook, they have to replace Bynes and as a whole the young LB was below avg  this year.  I will be shocked if we sign one big FA tackle and then draft 2 in first 2 rounds, I give that 10% chance.