Yesterday, 01:16 PM
(Yesterday, 12:12 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I typically don't pay much attention to the proposed trade articles that the writers use to fill dead air space, but I saw one that seem halfway feasible and interesting. The proposal is for the Bengals trading (I'm guessing a 2026 draft pick, perhaps a 5th round?) for Zion Johnson, as the Chargers aren't likely to exercise the 5th year option on him. His 2024 PFF is 65.9 and was charged with only one penalty this season. His numbers seem pretty even for run blocking and pass protection.
Perhaps a change of scenery could be a spark for him to find a home and show why he was a 1st round pick coming out of Boston College?
Edit: I just checked and it would only cost $2.7M for the Bengals to have him for this year. If he settles in, they could negotiate a longer deal.
He is a LG so far. Numbers pretty comparable to Patrick's last year, though with more upside.
I still like a (healthy) Hernandez more, but he is a RG. Johnson + Hernandez with Patrick in reserve would, at worst, allow ilus to cut Volson loose to partially offset their salaries. If Johnson plays well, and gets expensive, we could let him walk a net a comp pick.
Not a horrible idea at all. If LAC is willing.
