03-22-2022, 01:59 PM
(03-22-2022, 08:16 AM)Nepa Wrote: Gregg Rosenthal, in an NFL.com article published yesterday (Monday), was not really big on the Cappa signing:
"A great system and offensive line coach will make signing interior offensive linemen in free agency unnecessary. It's admitting you have a problem, which is only a good strategy if you choose well. Alex Cappa was an improving, solid guard for the Bucs. But there's a reason they didn't prioritize keeping him at a big price."
He goes on to say that it's not to say he is a bad player. He is a starter. But the best deal in which to find a starting guard is a rookie deal."
I don't think he understands the history of poor draft picks by the Bengals over the years and the need to have a proven guard in place now. (And last year.)
He has other signings that he lists as risky signings, including Uzomah.
https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-free-agency-riskiest-contracts-given-out-so-far-jaguars-aggressive-move
So stupid. That has been the biggest problem with us for years is not paying Guards what they are worth and relying on
Draft picks to be the answer. OL in college is one of the hardest positions to judge. Go get proven vets in FA and draft for
depth needs to be more of the way I would go. You know how these guys play in the NFL.
You know nothing about any draft pick.
