Dre Kirkpatrick

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(02-04-2017, 05:21 PM)fredtoast Wrote: We can afford to pay Dre, Whit, and Zeitler all $10 million a year.

But should we?  If Dre is a third tier CB that will likely get a second tier contract, I get it...it is somewhat because of need and familiarity of the system.  I also think he improved throughout last year, and the struggles early on had a lot to do with Williams lack of experience at the position.

I want Whit, and think he deserves at least the two year offer.

Zeitler?  What "tier" would he be in terms of talent?  Sure as hell not first tier.  I would argue not second tier (don't really care what PFF says about him...my eyes showed me a very average RG.  That player should not be paid $10 million per year.  I would much rather use those dollars on a CB to replace Jones and add veteran depth and go with a draft pick.

I have no idea what the Bengals feel about Westerman, but he never got a shot last year when Boling was down.  Dan Feeney is not only a likely upgrade at the position, but would cost a fraction of what Zeitler would.  I don't dislike him as a person, but I would really think twice before offering him ridiculous money.  Offer maybe $7 million per year, and stick to that.