Comp Picks

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(03-15-2023, 12:28 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: So the moral of the story is dont be surprised if the Bengals dont go after a free agent safety because they want to keep a potential 3rd round draft pick they get for losing Bates.

If they are going to spend FA dollars and get a starter, I sure as hell hope it is Germaine Eluemunor, the RT from the Raiders.  I could roll with Hill and Anderson at safety, but I am sure they will also sign a mid-to-lower tier veteran for depth.  

That would likely negate the Bell compensatory pick, as Eluemunor is projected to get around $10 million per year.  Hopefully, they could get him closer to 8, but he will likely want more guarantees.  Watching Collins underperform shows you a part of the reason why the Bengals try to avoid guaranteeing a lot of money upfront.