Andrew Hawkins....

[SunsetBengal]

(05-08-2016, 11:04 AM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Considering where the Bengals are right now (Super Bowl contenders), yes I would take Hawk on the roster over someone like Alford. Not a fan of his height and tiny catch radius, but Hawk is a proven producer and would improve our depth. If LaFell or Boyd go down, who would you feel more confident about...Tate/Alford or Hawk.

Easy answer, imo.

(05-08-2016, 05:57 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Yup, pretty much this.

Hawkins is a known quantity, we know he can put up 500-800 yards against NFL talent. Even if you like Alford's potential, what is it that you could realistically expect him to become? Hawkins. So while Alford's ceiling is probably Hawkins, which is floor is Quan Cosby... so why not just take Hawkins outright if it's a choice?

You both make some compelling arguments.  I hadn't really considered Hawkins as possibly our "one player away", but he does add a proven dynamic that gives teams fits in specific situations.

Consider my opinion swayed from "Meh, sure he can come back", to "Absolutely, I'd love to have him back on the team".