Line of Communication- Mega QB’s

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(04-15-2023, 03:48 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: This is Bengal related and will get to it.

Report: Lamar Jackson told the #Ravens to acquire both Odell Beckham and DeAndre Hopkins and then "we can talk”, per @mlombardiNFL

The Ravens told him they couldn't afford both players, but they’d get one of them.

Then signed OBJ to a deal worth up to $18M for one year. pic.twitter.com/CkzMy3pVRM

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 15, 2023

So is Lamar wanting a great WR in FA a new thing? Can’t imagine it is. You’d think this had to have been discussed before now. So as the Ravens front office scrambles because the draft is coming and they are in no man’s land? I just don’t get it. Aaron Rodgers and the GB front office troubles have been chronicled.

On our front all hints lead to the Bengals Front Office heavily involving Joe’s thoughts. He wants Chase and Higgins and they are trying to make it happen. Even if it doesn’t you get the feeling he will recognize the effort. Joe’s heavily involved with the offense and that’s on Zac. But Duke was just recognized as #3 GM. Looks like our model despite our history is one to mimic.

Ravens hadn't really had a good option in the passing game other than Mark Andrews.
They needed more pass catchers.
I don't think they need BOTH OBJ and Hopkins when they already have Andrews though.
They just got Bateman last draft, so he can be the 3rd option.

Even if the Bengals can't keep Higgins, they could (should) draft a WR (and/or TE) no later than next year to help take the focus off Chase, as Hurst is now gone and Boyd is likely gone after this season.