Bengals were in discussions for DeAndre Hopkins

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(03-19-2020, 01:37 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Just spitballing, but the Texans were probably outlandish and asked for pick #1 for Hopkins.  It would have been cool if the Bengals landed him, but I'm glad an overpay wasn't made.

AZ gave up DJ, a second this year and a fourth next year.  That is a far cry from #1 overall.  Ultimately, I'm guessing the Bengals just decided they valued the picks more, especially considering how close to a first rounder that #33 pick is.  And if Houston asked for AJ, maybe the net gain wasn't worth it.  Now, if the Texans would have taken Gio, who could give you anything Johnson would, that would be a deal worth making.