02-13-2023, 04:33 PM
(02-13-2023, 03:17 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Well you have to be realistic. Volson had a very good rookie year and they’ve got him at a great price. They need to draft an OL first this go around. See how he does before you move on from Collins and Jonah. The OL before Collins issue was adequate. We were 2-1 vs Buff and KC. But spending 15 million times 2 on two tackles would be reckless.
Statistically the Bengals were bottom 1/3 of all NFL teams in sacks allowed for the season. Yes we went 2-1 against Buffalo and K.C. but I think that speaks more to how great a QB Burrow really is even with a weak O-line and also speaks to how good Lou is as the DC. Ultimately though the Bengals lost the game that mattered most because of a subpar O-line, the same as last year. Nobody that has watched this team should be trying to claim the O-line isnt the problem. It should be clear to everyone the O-line is the teams biggest issue that has prevented them from winning 2 Super Bowls.
As far as players, Jonah will make 12.6 million this next season. He is not worth that and should be traded if anybody is interested. That is 12.6 million that could be used toward a legit LT instead of being spent on the guy who leads the NFL in sacks allowed
Collins did pretty good in run blocking but not so well in pass protection. Pass proctection should be the #1 priority. Collins was very inconsistant and then was injured. He will be unavailable for most of next season if not all of it. You absolutely need someone else to play RT because Collins wont be healthy and your only other option right now is Adeniji. You think the Bengals can roll Adeniji out there next year? They need to sign someone better to replace Adeniji for the RT position. If you are going sign an upgrade at RT why keep Collins when he is injured and wont play anyway plus you could save 7.7 million in cap space.
Volson was just a rookie but wasnt that good. I understand being a rookie you cant expect the same level of play as someone who has years of experience and Volson doesnt cost a lot of money but at the same time you have to be honest and say the LG postion play was below average and needs to improve.
