Possible 2021 Free agents

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(11-18-2020, 01:43 PM)Whatever Wrote: After this off-season, it's hard to say what the Bengals would do.  Before their spending spree in FA, I would agree that there's no chance they would pursue most of these guys.   I mean, for years people were saying they wouldn't spend a 1st on an IOL then they took Zeitler and Price.

Thuney would make sense from a need standpoint.  He's also a Centerville native and Mike loves his hometown heroes.  Plus, he has rings already.

Linsey is an interesting option.  C's are your best values on the OL in FA to start with.  On top of that, given the cap situation, there will be very few teams looking to throw big money at a top C.  Trey can also play G, so his contract isn't necessarily a waste if you get Linsey.  Plus, he's a Youngstown/OSU guy. 

The Bengals reportedly had interest in trading for Williams, so it would make sense if they pursued him in FA.  Jonah also played RT in college, so he is capable of making the switch.  

Villenueva is actually graded a little better than Jonah currently is.  He's also had some issues with the Steelers.  He had a public dispute and hold out over a contract extension.  He is also a military veteran and chose to go out and stand alone for the national anthem a couple of years ago while the rest of the team stayed in the locker room to protest.  

Spain has played well given the circumstances, but he has been far from great.  Plus, he's a FA next year.  He and XSF are guys we have the opportunity to upgrade over and should do so.  Joe likes to hold the ball to make big plays, so a mediocre OL will still result in a bunch of sacks, hits, and fumbles.  He needs a good/great line to be most effective.

Jonah - 74.8 (75.1 pass, 65.5 run), 1 sack allowed, 1 penalty

Villanueva - 74.8 (78.7 pass, 61.2 run), 2 sacks allowed, 1 penalty

They are basically the same. So unless the team would want to move on from Hart and shift Williams to RT, I don't see the need to bring in Villanueva to replace Williams at LT