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(02-01-2017, 10:11 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I get what you are talking about. But you asked if there were enough spots to replace expendable players. The Bengals may "like" a certain player or release one under contract may not be "the Bengal way", but it doesn't mean they either aren't underperforming and/or not getting enough production from the position itself. Would all 11 rookies come in and replace these guys on the roster? Likely not, but it doesn't mean there shouldn't be a competition for those positions.

I'm all for competition, as long as all of those rookies would be properly evaluated and given fair chances to replace entrenched veterans. Unfortunately, that rarely seems to be the case. I loved that they finally replaced Tate and Nugent, but they talked like a family member had died when Tate got cut. Nuge got an embarrassingly long leash before mercifully getting released.

So to sum it up, I like the idea of slapping a bunch of rookies against the wall and seeing what sticks, but I don't believe all rookies are properly evaluated and given chances to earn spots over guys who are considered "family".