I know how to fix the OL!

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(10-31-2017, 02:13 PM)bambino5130 Wrote: Vikings did that this year, they just picked up 5 brand new Olineman this year, and somehow its working for them.

Lets do that?

Vikings went about it differently than the Bengals would though. Bengals were anti-big $$ for OL unless it was Whitworth. The problem with Whitworth was not enough years/guaranteed $$.

Vikings brought in an established FA for LT in Riley Reiff.
They brought in an established FA for RT in Mike Remmers (also formerly a Viking).
They shuffled around their interior OL and made Nick Easton the starting LG and Joe Berger their starting RG.
They drafted Elflein to be their starting C.
They also drafted Danny Isidora as a backup OG who has filled in games due to injury this year. They also drafted Aviante Collins to backup OT and groom.

Bengals only need four new OL, not five.
Only 1-2 of those OL should come from the draft.
Sign two OL in FA.
Consider moving Fisher and/or Ogbuehi to RG in offseason to see how they do.

What I'd do:
Given the list of upcoming FAs, I'd look to re-sign Andre Smith and make him permanent RT and then pick up a vet FA center. There are few solid options.
Draft a LT since the only viable LT for FA looks like it would be Solder and another team would likely scoop him up if NE would even risk him leaving. Draft interior OL. Maybe one who could play either RG or C for that versatility.
Have Ogbuehi, Fisher, and said interior OL draft pick compete for starting RG spot.

Line fixed.