Bengals release Sheldon Rankins

[J24]

(Today, 01:25 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Again, it is also possible that Hibbard and Cappa, if healthy, could return to form.

Yeah and Grizzly Adams had a beard!

[Nicomo Cosca]

(Today, 01:25 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Again, it is also possible that Hibbard and Cappa, if healthy, could return to form.

[lone bengal]

(Yesterday, 03:38 PM)pally Wrote: They won't release Sam immediately, they will try a restructure with a massive pay cut first

My thing with Sam is what role is he willing to come back for and does it make sense for both sides ? Let’s assume Hendrickson is back and let’s say the Bengals go edge at 17. Maybe Golden gets some production out of Murphy and who ever we take at 17 is ready to play and playing like a 1st rd. Pick. In this scenario Hubbard should be a rotational DE#4 type because the young guys earned reps. I don’t want to get into a situation where we’re trying to force feed Hubbard getting snaps to keep him happy. We were reluctant to bench Bell and Hilton was getting upset for getting taken off the field on passing downs. It’s not what have you done for the franchise it’s what can you give to the team currently. Just feel like his role can be filled by a young guy or it’s better for both sides to have a fresh start. He’s never been a sack guy which is fine because he still got pressures. He’s basically giving nothing as a rusher currently and the excuse the last two years has been injuries. He’s turing 30 just think age might be playing a factor as well.

[TecmoBengals]

I support the move and hope they release a couple more underperforming players to allocate the dollars elsewhere.

[M.W.]

(7 hours ago)TecmoBengals Wrote: I support the move and hope they release a couple more underperforming players to allocate the dollars elsewhere.

Exactly, I would also love to see some sense of urgency.  Begin with the end in mind and promote action. 

[TecmoBengals]

(7 hours ago)M.W. Wrote: Exactly, I would also love to see some sense of urgency.  Begin with the end in mind and promote action. 

Yes, urgency or at least a proactive plan. I assume though they'll drag out the decision making process with Tee/Chase and potentially releasing players.

[Luvnit2]

(7 hours ago)TecmoBengals Wrote: Yes, urgency or at least a proactive plan. I assume though they'll drag out the decision making process with Tee/Chase and potentially releasing players.

I guarantee they have a plan. It just may. not be our plan so fans will dismiss it.

[*bengalfan74*]

SO it's started, like 3 more to go I hope.

[SunsetBengal]

(5 hours ago)bengalfan74 Wrote: SO it's started, like 3 more to go I hope.

Maybe, but we can always hope. After having some time to dwell upon the subject, I'm not so sure that Sam Hubbard would be on the Bengals chopping block. Aside from being a decent DE until accumulated injuries have caught up with him, Sam is also a fiery leader of the team and a model citizen. I feel like the team will by sympathetic to his situation and offer him to restructure and stay on to see if he can bounce back.

Besides that, the team wasted, err I mean invested a 1st round pick in Myles Murphy to be the heir apparent to Hubbard. I predict that with Murphy heading into his 3rd season, the management will want to see him in the starting role to begin the season, as they will have to make a decision upon his 5th year option at the conclusion of next season. They will likely view keeping Hubbard around as insurance in case Murphy can't cut the mustard. And let's face it, they're not going to find better than Hubbard for his salary or less, and they likely don't want to bring in a guy that would likely beat out Murphy as the starter from the jump.

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(Today, 05:00 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote:

With Cappa I agree lol

With Hubbard, it is possible injury was a big reason for his poor play last year. Dude will work his ass off to try and get back to what he once was.

(3 hours ago)SunsetBengal Wrote: Maybe, but we can always hope. After having some time to dwell upon the subject, I'm not so sure that Sam Hubbard would be on the Bengals chopping block. Aside from being a decent DE until accumulated injuries have caught up with him, Sam is also a fiery leader of the team and a model citizen. I feel like the team will by sympathetic to his situation and offer him to restructure and stay on to see if he can bounce back.

Besides that, the team wasted, err I mean invested a 1st round pick in Myles Murphy to be the heir apparent to Hubbard. I predict that with Murphy heading into his 3rd season, the management will want to see him in the starting role to begin the season, as they will have to make a decision upon his 5th year option at the conclusion of next season. They will likely view keeping Hubbard around as insurance in case Murphy can't cut the mustard. And let's face it, they're not going to find better than Hubbard for his salary or less, and they likely don't want to bring in a guy that would likely beat out Murphy as the starter from the jump.

Well said, I also feel like the team will be sympathetic to Sam and give him another shot, all be it for cheaper. 

He costs too much for a backup right now.

[*bengalfan74*]

(3 hours ago)SunsetBengal Wrote: Maybe, but we can always hope. After having some time to dwell upon the subject, I'm not so sure that Sam Hubbard would be on the Bengals chopping block. Aside from being a decent DE until accumulated injuries have caught up with him, Sam is also a fiery leader of the team and a model citizen. I feel like the team will by sympathetic to his situation and offer him to restructure and stay on to see if he can bounce back.

Besides that, the team wasted, err I mean invested a 1st round pick in Myles Murphy to be the heir apparent to Hubbard. I predict that with Murphy heading into his 3rd season, the management will want to see him in the starting role to begin the season, as they will have to make a decision upon his 5th year option at the conclusion of next season. They will likely view keeping Hubbard around as insurance in case Murphy can't cut the mustard. And let's face it, they're not going to find better than Hubbard for his salary or less, and they likely don't want to bring in a guy that would likely beat out Murphy as the starter from the jump.

Oh I agree

I'd say unless he just can't get back in the saddle at all they'll keep him. Probably just cut his salary down. 

Cappa I'd say is next most likely to be cut then Stone and Moss. My main focus I want to see for next season is retooled O and D lines. To me that's been our biggest downfall.

[SunsetBengal]

(1 hour ago)bengalfan74 Wrote: Oh I agree

I'd say unless he just can't get back in the saddle at all they'll keep him. Probably just cut his salary down. 

Cappa I'd say is next most likely to be cut then Stone and Moss. My main focus I want to see for next season is retooled O and D lines. To me that's been our biggest downfall.

I would predict that Moss would be the next cut, and then maybe Cappa. Sadly, I feel like they'll wait for Golden's analysis of his film from last year, prior to making any decision on his future. Remember, the FO is concerned with locking up the "big stars" before looking at upgrading complimentary positions.