03-17-2017, 09:15 AM
Great point on Mangold and I agree.
I'd like to see the Bengals identify a player that they feel fits their system and go out and get them early in free agency.
Instead, they wait until the dust of the 1st week settles and pick through the remaining guys. They don't really look at fit. They look at value.
Take for instance a few years ago when the brought Dansby and Harrison in. Dansby could cover TE's and was a better fit at that point. Harrison was suited for a 3-4 or as a DE. Dansby wanted more money so they signed Harrison.
The same is happening this year with Robinson, Minter, and Barwin. Minter is probably the best fit. Robinson is an ok fit. Barwin is a bad fit...but the biggest name. We'll see who they sign.
I'd like to see the Bengals identify a player that they feel fits their system and go out and get them early in free agency.
Instead, they wait until the dust of the 1st week settles and pick through the remaining guys. They don't really look at fit. They look at value.
Take for instance a few years ago when the brought Dansby and Harrison in. Dansby could cover TE's and was a better fit at that point. Harrison was suited for a 3-4 or as a DE. Dansby wanted more money so they signed Harrison.
The same is happening this year with Robinson, Minter, and Barwin. Minter is probably the best fit. Robinson is an ok fit. Barwin is a bad fit...but the biggest name. We'll see who they sign.
