11-18-2016, 05:44 PM
(11-17-2016, 02:44 PM)ochocincos Wrote: PFF wrote an article on offensive line rankings this season entering week 11.
They ranked the Bengals OL at 23 with a grade of 67.0.
Here are a few key things they point out...
- Whitworth is currently ranked their second-best OT behind Trent Williams
- Ogbuehi has allowed seven sacks and 32 total QB pressures in just nine games
- Bodine has allowed more sacks than all other centers in the league
Article here - https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ranking-all-32-nfl-offensive-lines-entering-week-11/
I think Whitworth needs to be re-signed this offseason because I don't think the Bengals can afford to have a turnstile at both OT positions next year.
It's also time to try and find a replacement for Bodine in the offseason. He's had a good three seasons now to make progress and hasn't improved enough.
I also think a more traditional RT needs to be found (via draft or FA) and do what was originally planned (IIRC) and groom Ogbuehi at LT.
I usually don't put much stock in PFF but...
Surprised Whit has played that well. Yeah, re-sign him.
Also thought Bodine was getting a little better but that means he is not. I agree have to find a replacement at Center.
Need to also get another OT in the draft to insure that we are not just tied to Og and Fisher who have been bad this year.
