01-31-2023, 09:39 PM
(01-31-2023, 12:22 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: My main wants:
1. Cut Mixon
Nothing against him, but we just arent a running team. Paying the third most money on the team (12 million) to a guy that barely touches the ball and isn't super effective when he does is asinine. Draft some speed out of the backfield or go pick up a FA for cheap.
2. Find a punter.
Christman was freaking awful on Sunday and field position has been a problem for us all year. I am over it. Either draft one or bring in one in FA. It's a cheap upgrade that can pay huge dividends.
3. Bring these guys back.
Eli Apple, Pratt, Vonn Bell, Perine, Hurst, Flowers. None of these guys will break the bank and have been solid players for us.
4. Upgrade the OL
What happened with injuries in the playoffs was unlucky. The OL was OK this year, but nothing special. Go out and get that elite guy on the OL that we need. Joe goes from a good to best QB on the planet when he has time to throw and is comfortable in the pocket.
5. Find that elite game wrecker on defense
The Chiefs have one in Chris Jones. We need a guy like that on defense. Our defense is solid, but it's missing that one guy that can just wreck a game.
None of these things are huge asks. The Bengals have 44 million in cap space right now - third most in the league. Bates leaving and cutting Mixon would free up another 20 million at least.
Agree with Mixon but yo be honest I just think he’s always been overrated. How many times has he busted a 30-40 yard run? And how many times has he failed to convert a 3rd & short.
Disagree with Apple. I know he’s made some plays but he gets burned a lot too.
Agree with the D line.
I hope we aren’t content with the guys we have in the Oline now cause both Williams and Collins are average at best. We need some serious depth at Oline as well as both Tackles. If our line plays average against KC we win.
I’m most worried about losing Lou. If he goes then we really need a playmaker RB And better Tackles cause we will have to score 40 points a game to win.
