10-16-2019, 08:15 PM
(10-16-2019, 12:55 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Find new starters at the following positions (in priority order):
Offense:
- LT/LG (Reserve Williams for the other)
- RT
- QB
- Future WR1
- RG (after LT, LG, and RT get resolved)
- TE
Defense:
- 2 LBs
- 1 DL
- 2 CBs (one outside, one slot)
- S
ST:
- K
That's 13 positions. You can't realistically expect anyone drafted after 4th round to become a good position player, so that's potentially 3 drafts worth if you only focus on draft. You're looking at 2022 being the earliest the team would become a true contender if the Bengals hit on every draft pick through the first 4 rounds over the next few years.
If the Bengals want to become a true contender before 2022, they need to participate in FA more than getting B-to-C-level veterans.
It's either that or actually get coaches in that can develop late-round talent well on a consistent basis.
I would throw out on offense TE, WR 1(Depends on AJ) , and RG as needs. Nice to have sure but not needs.
On defense I would throw out DL, S, and CB in the Nice to have pile as well.
We definitely need to use Free agency this year
