Worth Moving Hopkins Back to OG?

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(02-25-2022, 06:18 PM)Whatever Wrote: To me, it depends on a number of factors.  Cap space is the biggest one.  If we need the cap space, then cut him loose.  If not, I would hold on to him.  While he would be overpaid for a backup, he can play all 5 OL positions.  He's not great at any of them, but can at least be a serviceable spot starter anywhere on the OL and allow you to run your offense.  If the Bengals tag/resign Bates AND land an A tier FA OL(Armstead, Brown, Scherff), I think they have to cut him.  

It's not what I would do, personally, but I think Trey gets kicked to RG and will likely compete with Carman for that spot.  The logic with that move is Trey is a better RG than anyone we had there last year, so you improve two positions on your OL with one FA C signing.  By having him compete with Carman, they aren't giving up on a 2nd round pick after only one year, either.  

My reason for the question is more about potentially making him a starting OG if the team signs an upgrade at C.
He would be pretty highly paid to be a backup, but that $6 mill saved wouldn't really be able to find much of an upgrade at OG.
FWIW, Spain is not better at OG when it comes to pass blocking.

I think both Hopkins and Carman fit better at LG than RG.
I'd rather bring in a proven vet at RG and let Carman compete with someone for LG.