09-26-2024, 02:18 PM
DTs: Can't expect to draft and start the season with 2 rookies who are injured and expect things to go well. DT is a position that I don't expect great play from rookies (even good ones) anyway. The 2025 draft is thick with DT prospects, but the Bengals drafted two last year. And you've doubled up on expiring rookie contracts in a few years. Bengals will get younger and cheaper next year when BJ Hill's contract expires unless we need to give him a one-year deal in which case he and Rankins will both expire in 2025 and the Bengals will lose their entire line after 2025. Not smart.
DBs: I actually feel good about this group for the next couple of years if they are allowed to play pass defense and not sell out against the run. The loss of Vonn Bell will bring us back to 4 safeties. Dax Hill should replace Mike Hilton. I know it's another position change, but it's his natural position. If that's not the plan, a trade of Dax Hill should be a serious consideration, as his 5th year option in 2026 will be 10M.
DEs: All the coach-speak about KJ Henry and then we can't find a spot for him on gameday despite Hendrickson and Hubbard being gassed and/or dinged up makes me want to slap somebody. The coaches are clearly paying checkers...
DBs: I actually feel good about this group for the next couple of years if they are allowed to play pass defense and not sell out against the run. The loss of Vonn Bell will bring us back to 4 safeties. Dax Hill should replace Mike Hilton. I know it's another position change, but it's his natural position. If that's not the plan, a trade of Dax Hill should be a serious consideration, as his 5th year option in 2026 will be 10M.
DEs: All the coach-speak about KJ Henry and then we can't find a spot for him on gameday despite Hendrickson and Hubbard being gassed and/or dinged up makes me want to slap somebody. The coaches are clearly paying checkers...
