O-line prediction

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(03-08-2022, 08:34 PM)bfine32 Wrote: None of those on our "wish list" were franchised. That means we can bid on the likes of:

James Daniels
Laken Tomlinson
Branden Schreff
Andrew Norwell
Ryan Jensen
Trent Brown
ect...

I'm guessing they try to get Jensen and James Daniels.  Jensen because he is a vocal leader type, and the best available at his position.  A 3 year, 39 million dollar deal could likely get it done, and the Bengals save appx $6 million releasing Hopkins (who they could sign to a lesser deal to compete at guard).  

I like James Daniels the best of the FA for Guard because he is likely to be somewhat affordable (appx $7.5 million per year over four years projected) and he is the youngest FA (will be 24 on opening day) and a very good overall pass blocker and run blocker who stabilized at the RG position once the Bears let him stay there all season.  

I think he fits the Bengals desires for a FA (younger, talented, not top of market dollars) and also fits their biggest need (RG).

If they get Jensen and Daniels, I am ok trying to develop Adeniji, Prince, or Smith at RT.  They could very well also draft a RT.  

Sure, I would love a trade for someone like Tunsil, but I am trying to be realistic.  Those improvements in the interior could go a long way to improving this line without sacrificing the team in other spots.