02-01-2022, 01:38 PM
(02-01-2022, 01:37 PM)Bengalfan11164 Wrote: in 2021, the Bengals FINALLY drafted a slew (3) of olineman in the 2021 draft; Jackson Carman (2nd, OT/OG), D'Ante Smith (4th, IOL), Trey Hill (6th, IOL).I'm not sure how I feel about Hopkins as our future starting Center.
Depending on Carman's future designation (either IOL or OT), it would only make sense to draft further depth at Carman's opposing position.
Regardless, if the Bengals would also draft OL (in addition to signing 3 OL in FA), then they should draft a OT (a la Anthony Collins 4th rounder 2008). Probably in 4th round or later as a RT2 with Carman being swing tackle off bench.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/positional/offensive-line/
The Bengals currently spend about $20mm per year on oline. If Jonah would be extended ($18 - $20) and Bengals sign all these UFA olinemen ($25mm), then would go to top 3 most in NFL ($63 - $65).
Bottom line, I think Bengals are capped at 2 UFAs on oline with a possible additional pick in the draft (potentially targeting a replacement for Hopkins $7.125mm salary in 2022).
LT: Jonah/Carman
LG: Norwell/Adeniji
C: Hopkins/Trey Hill
RG: Daniels/D'Ante Smith
RT: Moses/Johnson or Prince
