Christian Westerman

[THE PISTONS]

(01-16-2017, 02:30 PM)Beaker Wrote: Which is exactly why Westerman was drafted. They will offer Zeitler a team friendly deal that is fair to both, but if he holds out for the larger payday which will inevitably come, then they will let him go. That was the plan for Ogbuehi and Fisher knowing that first Smith, and then Whit were coming due. But Ogbuehi's suckitude this season has thrown a wrench in that plan. They will now have to retain Whitworth for at least one more year. Ogbuehi sucking probably cost us Zeitler. Same plan was in place by drafting WJIII to replace Kirkpatrick if he walks. Thats just how the Bengals do business. 

Yep. You nailed it. Just like Eifert was drafted to replace Gresham. Fans thought the Bengals were going to unleash some creative 2 TE sets...nope. It was done so they could replace an upcoming free agent.

There is a decent chance this year that our 1st Round pick will be used the same way.