What Free Agents do you Want to Retain

[BengalChris]

It really comes down to what price you can get them for.

Iloka and Nelson are going to command more than Hall or Sims.

I believe Pat Sims will be back on a cheap deal and will have to compete at camp.

I believe Leon Hall could be back on a cheap deal and have to compete at camp for a reserve spot.

Iloka and Nelson will receive interest from other teams, particular from Minnesota and Miami, but I wouldn't be surprised if a number of team pursue them. NE comes to mind and some AFCN teams.

Interest in Adam Jones could be low due to his antics, but I expect Zimmer and Joseph to express interest.

Marvin Jones won't receive much interest. Injury history and so-so production except for the one year. Sanu will also receive limited interest. Marvin Jones is clearly the better of the two and we could spend a draft pick to replace Sanu and we might do that even if we do keep both.

Andre Smith's time is up as a starter. Doubt he'll take the pay cut to stay as a backup, but I also doubt anyone is going to offer him much either.

Vincent Rey and Emmanuel Lamur could be kept at right price. Neither are going to receive much interest I don't think.

Wallace Gilberry could be kept at a reasonable price and I expect this since he gets playing time, is liked by the coaches and doesn't cost a lot.

Eric Winston will likely be gone, but could keep as an inexpensive 4th tackle.

TJ Johnson could make it to camp to compete for a job, but I believe we'll draft a C.

Brandon Tate is a Marvin Lewis favorite so I expect we'll resign him even though I don't know why. We could spend a draft pick on a returner/WR with much better skills.