O-line prediction

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(03-02-2022, 12:35 PM)fredtoast Wrote: We have 2 O-linemen who are free agents (Rieff,  Spain).

We sign 2 free agents to replace them. Good chance we re-sign Spain. The RT will not be Rieff, but will be a quality ($8+ million) player.

Center is up in the air. I believe Hopkins will still be our OC. But the could sign an upgrade due to Hopkins $7+ million salary.  We could sign a $10+ million center if we release Hopkins.

Either Smith or Carman will be RG.

I could see the Bengals pursue mid-tier vet Germain Ifedi to hold down either RG or RT while a younger player is groomed.
Ifedi has had success at both positions.
He'd be an upgrade at RG over what the Bengals currently have, but he'd be an at-level replacement at RT compared to Reiff.
I think Ifedi will be in the $5-7 mill range.