03-03-2025, 11:55 PM
(03-03-2025, 11:48 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: So, with 3 top value players to sign, which of those 3 are we letting go of and replacing their production for lesser value than their current worth? (none of them) You're right, the smartest move would be to boost the OL with two quality vets at Guard, and draft at least one of their replacements this year. However, with only 2 DTs currently under contract, that position is a major need as well. So is DE, as Murphy has shown nothing more than a rotational speller for a starter so far. Likely also losing Hilton at slot Corner, there's another position to fill. Pratt wants out, there's another potential hole to fill. (damn, it just keeps getting worse)
When you figure the cost of players going up, the Bengals with only moderate cap to spend, it's looking to me like one of the WRs (Tee Higgins) should be dealt, sign Trey or deal him away, lock up JaMarr for whatever he wants. Spend what's left on OL and DL and draft like you're going to fall into the fire if you don't get it right.
People won't like it but I'd deal Trey and Tee and fill those holes with FA's and in the draft....you'd like to potentially get a young WR back in the Tee trade. Trey picks and a young player whatever works out best for us you take it.....then load up in the draft and FA....Golden knows who he wants and i'm sure our OL coach knows who he wants......make it happen.
