Grading the position groups

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QB: C - This includes Dalton. Without Dalton, it's a F. With Burrow, it would go back to C until we can see him play.

RB: B+ - Mixon is very good RB and Bernard is a good COP. RB is comparatively easy to find solid replacements too.

WR: B - This is if AJ is still around and is healthy. There's uncertainty after Boyd. As big of a defender as I've been for John Ross, he needs to top 700+ yards this year. Tate I see having around 500-600 yards a year moving forward. He's going to be WR3/4 while AJ is available, so he'll see less opportunities.

TE: D - This is assuming no Eifert. Uzomah is meh and everyone should know my feelings on Sample. Until Sample can show something, I can't go higher than this.

OT: D - Without Glenn or any good veteran added, there is a lot riding on Jonah Williams remaining healthy and playing well. Hart is D-level.

G: F - Miller is mediocre but Jordan and Price were abysmal last year.

C: C - Hopkins, while better than Price, was in the lower half of starting Centers last year by year's end. Price is a better C than guard, so having Price as a backup helps keep this a C.

DE: B - Maybe I think the DEs are better than they really are. Dunlap, Hubbard, and Lawson combined for 22.5 sacks, which is solid.

DT: C - I'd be tempted to put B here but there is no true 3T backup to Atkins (when they are in a 4-man front) and Billings isn't re-signed yet.

LB: F - The only LBs on the roster are Pratt and Evans. If Vigil is re-signed, I think the rating goes to a D. Aside from G, LB is the biggest weakness.

S: C - Williams and Bates are solid safeties. Even if Wilson and/or Fej aren't brought back, safety is easy to address in FA and also can find a decent backup in the draft.

CB: C- - WJ3 had a down year but I think he bounces back with more time in Anarumo's system. Kirkpatrick is below average for a starter, but there could be worse. If the Bengals brought back Dennard I'd bump this to a C+.

K,P: C+ - Bullock is mediocre. He's more accurate than some kickers on shorter kicks but I can't trust him on 40+ yarders. Huber has been hovering around middle of the league too.