We Could Trade For Lattimore & Chase Young

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There are rumors floating around about us making a trade with the Saints for Marcus Lattimore and Chase Young.

Quote:The Cincinnati Bengals are back in the playoff hunt after a dominant victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. With a 4-5 record, they are right in the mix of a crowded AFC Wild Card race. Their focus has shifted to simply making the playoffs, and they clearly need some reinforcements. The Bengals have watched AFC rivals like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills make trades to strengthen their rosters. If the Bengals want to make a postseason run, they need to add defensive talent, and the perfect fits may be in New Orleans: Marshon Lattimore and Chase Young could be the newest Cincinnati Bengals.

This would seem uncharacteristic of us, but it does seem like a new franchise that sees our best shop for a ship is now and don't want to waste Burrow's years, and a corner and pass rusher would definitely boost our defense.

Quote:Marshon Lattimore has been a solid performer for the New Orleans Saints, providing a reliable outside cornerback presence and the ability to lock down a number one receiver. At 28 years old, Lattimore still has two seasons left on his contract (Lattimore does have a potential out after the season ends), which would expire when he turns 30. The Bengals are known for being cautious about keeping players over 30, so Lattimore’s age and contract length would align well with their strategy. On the field, he could bring some much-needed stability to their inconsistent secondary.

Our secondary definitely needs help and Lattimore would provide with his veteran presence and shut-down ability. He's only 28.

Then there's Chase Young:

Quote:Chase Young, meanwhile, is on a one-year deal with the Saints, so acquiring him would essentially be a rental. This might mean Young’s price is relatively affordable. While he hasn’t fully met the high expectations from his Ohio State days, Young is only 25, and his best years may still be ahead. With 3 sacks in the 2024 season, he has already outperformed any Bengals edge rusher not named Trey Hendrickson. Pairing Young with Hendrickson on the ends of the defensive line would instill a fear factor in opposing offenses, something the Bengals currently lack.

As an Ohio State fan, I'd love this and I think he'd fully reach his potential opposite of Hendrickson. He hasn't had many sacks, but he has had 30 sacks. I think we need to make this move since it would be relatively cheap since, like I said, the Saints are out of it.

Will our front office pull the trigger?