08-31-2023, 12:20 PM
(08-31-2023, 10:22 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Did you mean Hendrickson?
He was signed through 2024, so the Bengals could have drafted a pass rusher early next year and still had a year to groom.
Or taken a pass rusher on Day 2 or even early Day 3 this year since they're gonna be in a rotation and get time to develop anyway.
Now, Hendrickson is signed through 2025, which will be the majority of Murphy's rookie contract.
Feels like an overly long time to keep a 1st rounder as a rotational player.
On the flip side, you could have had Mayer or LaPorta come in as a strong TE2 this year and take over starting gig next year after Smith's contract is up.
Could have also allowed for more 12 personnel looks with both Smith and Mayer/LaPorta out there, which may help the running game.
It is what it is now though, so hopefully Murphy really develops this year and emerges into a force within the next couple years.
Battle too.
Yes, sorry Hendrickson lol No idea where Henderson came from. Ah, for some reason I thought this was his last year and we signed him to 1 more. Not disagreeing with anything you said though. I was hoping we would draft a TE with one of our first 2 picks.
