03-15-2018, 01:02 PM
I mean you're right. The Bengals certainly wouldn't go into the negotiation saying, "We'd be signing you to be the back-up center." But at the same time, it seems that Bodine's in a situation where he can't exactly be picky. If no other team comes calling, he'll take what he can get. And if the Bengals can get him back for cheap, that doesn't prevent them from exploring other options at the position during the draft. Have an open competition during camp and may the best man win.
Even if Bodine loses the starting job, they wouldn't have spent that much money on him and he's familiar enough with the system that he can competently (?) fill in should the starter go down. Win-win.
Even if Bodine loses the starting job, they wouldn't have spent that much money on him and he's familiar enough with the system that he can competently (?) fill in should the starter go down. Win-win.
Everything in this post is my fault.
