03-06-2016, 12:02 AM
Jim, honestly, picture yourself as a fan, reading that your team is likely refusing to appropriately compensate the loss of a key weapon because they want a late 4th round pick in the next year's draft.
Doesn't it pain you to write stuff like this? Because the truth hurts.
I was a fan of teams way back when and I get it, for sure. It’s not easy.
With only 32 comp picks to be had it appears Newhouse was so far down the list that he wasn't one of the top 32 qualifying FA losses. Just in case anyone was interested, and it's not set in stone but it's a pretty good bet we don't get one this year.
You’re right – I think it’s right on the bubble…
I didn't include Adam Jones because I think they need to move on. They have two recent 1st round CBs in Dennard and Kirkpatrick that they need to play. I'd rather keep Hall just because he comes with less characte issues.
Here’s the thing there – Jones is better than either. Dennard is coming off a pretty severe shoulder injury. He expects to be ready for camp, but still – how will it handle contact? Will he be the same tackler? And Kirkpatrick had his struggles. This is why I wouldn’t be surprised if the team picks another corner high.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/02/03/cincinnati-bengals-darqueze-dennard-shoulder-injury/79767130/
Not sure if I'm reading this wrong but you can only get 1 3rd round pick. So they won't get one for each of them. And all the comp picks in the world hasn't gotten us a playoff win.
Ya my bad.
Hawk played 26% of the snaps last season and he didn't play when Vontaz was out for 8 weeks, Peko can be replaced by a combination of draft pick and deshawn Williams. Those two guys are easily replaceable.
Hawk played in every game and started at times. Peko is slipping a decade into the league, but if Marvin Lewis and his coaches have proven one thing they like their veterans and play them. Hardison will replace Gilberry. After that, no guarantee Williams outplays either Hardison or Peko in camp.
Doesn't it pain you to write stuff like this? Because the truth hurts.
I was a fan of teams way back when and I get it, for sure. It’s not easy.
With only 32 comp picks to be had it appears Newhouse was so far down the list that he wasn't one of the top 32 qualifying FA losses. Just in case anyone was interested, and it's not set in stone but it's a pretty good bet we don't get one this year.
You’re right – I think it’s right on the bubble…
I didn't include Adam Jones because I think they need to move on. They have two recent 1st round CBs in Dennard and Kirkpatrick that they need to play. I'd rather keep Hall just because he comes with less characte issues.
Here’s the thing there – Jones is better than either. Dennard is coming off a pretty severe shoulder injury. He expects to be ready for camp, but still – how will it handle contact? Will he be the same tackler? And Kirkpatrick had his struggles. This is why I wouldn’t be surprised if the team picks another corner high.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/02/03/cincinnati-bengals-darqueze-dennard-shoulder-injury/79767130/
Not sure if I'm reading this wrong but you can only get 1 3rd round pick. So they won't get one for each of them. And all the comp picks in the world hasn't gotten us a playoff win.
Ya my bad.
Hawk played 26% of the snaps last season and he didn't play when Vontaz was out for 8 weeks, Peko can be replaced by a combination of draft pick and deshawn Williams. Those two guys are easily replaceable.
Hawk played in every game and started at times. Peko is slipping a decade into the league, but if Marvin Lewis and his coaches have proven one thing they like their veterans and play them. Hardison will replace Gilberry. After that, no guarantee Williams outplays either Hardison or Peko in camp.
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