Zac Carter

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(4 hours ago)ochocincos Wrote: He ain't doin so hot this year.
Only half a sack in 4 games.
Maybe 2023 was the outlier, not the new norm.

But fair, maybe for DL we need to see a little longer before cutting bait.


Bengals can keep Carter on for TC next year but I wouldn't avoid a draft pick for a DT and if Carter has fallen behind the top 4-5 DTs by roster deadine next year, cut bait then.

With that said, once Bengals have Hill, Rankins, and Jackson back, they'll be at 7 DTs.
Hill, Rankins, Jackson, and Jenkins will have spots guaranteed.
You then have to pick one between Tufele, Guy, and Carter.
Who would you keep out of those 3?
Guy is the proven veteran but isn't really going to get any better.
Tufele and Carter are kinda neck and keck, it feels like.
Tufele feels a bit more well-rounded?
Tufele is in final year under contract through whereas Carter would have one more year after this.

Tufele is easy.  Bad and in a contract year.  Plus, easy to PS.

Honestly, Jenkins has outplayed Rankins(when healthy).  I would seriously consider trying to move Rankins if he's back before the deadline, even if it's just a late Day 3 picks.  That would clear $13 mil next year.