2025 Free Agency - Who do you want, how much would you spend?

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(01-03-2025, 07:06 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I can't get on board with passing on BJ Hill for Odighizuwa, especially at that price point. 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OdigOs00.htm

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HillB.00.htm

When you compare their stat lines over the past 4 years, they're pretty much the same player. I'd rather stay with a guy whose been part of the team, is a good fit and respected by this team already than to overpay for similar production simply because the guy is younger. The Bengals drafted a pair for the DL last year, they likely still need to draft another and sign another lesser expensive vet to go along with BJ Hill and the younger guys. I think that if the Bengals are aggressive with negotiations, they could likely get BJ Hill for 3yrs/$40-42M.

Baun may be a slight improvement to pair with Wilson, but at $16M/per, that seems a bit high.

I do like your idea of adding Mechi Becton at RG, he seems to have found his place there after flaming out as a high profile tackle prospect. I feel like trading Cappa's savings and investing into Becton would pay off well for the team.

Pollack has familiarity with Becton, being as he was the OL coach when the Jets drafted Becton back in 2020.
I have to wonder if Pollack was not fond of Becton, as he could have lobbied for him this past offseason when he hit FA but he ended up signing with PHI for a measly $2.75 mill instead.

Becton is playing well for PHI at RG and deserves a pay increase, but I have to wonder if Becton left a sour taste in Pollack's mouth that he may not want him in Cincy regardless.