Dalton Risner FA

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(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.

I think Hill is Hilton's replacement. If we trade Pratt, we use the Pratt money to replace him. He is well paid for a LB. I do think we can do 2 guards and a pass rushing DE or vet DT. As a rule, nose tackles are not expensive. The question becomes if they think McKinnley can fill that role. The other question is do we resign BJ Hill?

I love Tee, but I think we could get 2-3 quality vets + a first round pick in 2025 in a trade. That is the huge dilemma facing the team. Would the Pats give up the 4th pick in the draft for Tee? They certainly have the money and no Tee in this draft nor in FA. Maye Adams, but he is likely a 1 or 2 year band aide.