53 man roster projection

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(08-27-2024, 03:46 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: You never know how preseason performance is going to translate to the regular season but Kirkland went up against 1st and 2nd string guys and looked good.  Ford went up against those same guys and looked bad.  I would put Kirkland in before Ford.  Yes Kirkland was an UDFA last year but that was because of his injuries in college and in particular his ankle injury.  Then of course he was injured last year with the Bengals.  At one time Kirkland was projected to be a 2nd round draft pick.  Now that he is finally healthy maybe he lives up to his early expectations.  I would trust him out there more than Ford.

I think all that is probably right. And I agree. I just don't think the Bengals agree. Until I see it, I won't believe it. 

EDIT: Ford can play 2 spots, Lee is C only and Kirkland G only at this point. That is why I think he is more likely to play, plus his experience. 

Now, I certainly think Lee and Jaxson have more upside. If a better, multipositional OL reserve became available, I'd sign that OT/G and release Ford before I released Lee or Kirkland.