03-06-2025, 04:33 PM
Our need for DT depth is much greater than DE. I would prefer an middle priced (less than 10M/yr.) experienced DT in a rotation and give Trey the money. Paying a DE more than Trey is a horrible look. If the Bengals don't want dead money in the future they can at least pay Hendrickson a bonus for past performance.. whatever helps them sleep I guess.
I'm also nervous about signing a player that puts the Bengals in a position to not develop/rotate younger DL players. This is why if the Bengals pursue a DE I'd like to see one highly specialized who is expected to play limited snaps.
Whoever they sign should not be a player who makes them hesitate if BPA comes up DE or DT, especially because both positions should be on a rotation.
I'm looking Jarran Reed, Naquon Jones, Onwuzuike (or BJ Hill for less than 10M) at DT.
DE is very thin. I could see a rent-a-wreck 1-2 year deal and a high draft pick.
I'm also nervous about signing a player that puts the Bengals in a position to not develop/rotate younger DL players. This is why if the Bengals pursue a DE I'd like to see one highly specialized who is expected to play limited snaps.
Whoever they sign should not be a player who makes them hesitate if BPA comes up DE or DT, especially because both positions should be on a rotation.
I'm looking Jarran Reed, Naquon Jones, Onwuzuike (or BJ Hill for less than 10M) at DT.
DE is very thin. I could see a rent-a-wreck 1-2 year deal and a high draft pick.
