Yesterday, 07:08 PM
(Yesterday, 06:02 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Good point, we did bring in a solid vet who issues were not performance, but availability.
I an not a fan of ifs. I would feel much better if (lol) Bengals added a vet guard prior to the draft to compete diretcly againts Volson in TC.
Yep, sounds almost just like this with Risner who hasn't had the best of luck staying healthy, but at least he would be a cushion for a bit
until the rookie is close to up to speed. At the very least push Volson for heck sake. I don't like handing him the starting LG spot at all.
(Yesterday, 06:04 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I don't know that Scherff is on the brink of retirement, he's played every game the past 3 years and committed a total of two (2) holding penalties. Now, I do think he might be at a point where he just wants to skip OTAs and first part of camp and just show up and play the season. He's a more complete player, I would plug him in at RG and forget about it for the year. Mims likely would benefit greatly having a guy like Scherff playing next to him.
On Risner, I do like him as well, he also has a very low penalty rate. The issue with him is the durability, he's never hit 1,000 snaps in a season (but close a couple of times). I just think that it's great that he's putting it right out there that he'd love to be part of the team.
When the draft comes to pass, if the Bengals are looking to add a lower cost vet, there should still be a couple to choose from.
Good point, I just heard a rumor of Scherff considering retiring. I don't know if there is anything to it though. Scherff probably would help
Mims a bunch but part of the reason our OL doesn't look right entering the season is not playing much in Preseason pretty sure. Would
rather have all the starting OL playing before the opener.
Also true that we can add a Guard after the Draft. Might be even more available. I also like players who want to be on the Bengals and
you would think the Bengals would too. We will see if eventually we see Risner or Scherff in stripes. Just the time of year we all get a bit
ancy for something to happen.
