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(12-20-2020, 01:14 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: I can't imagine a better use of their funds than Thuney.  You take your biggest weakness and replace it with the best in the position.  And, he is a local guy that grew up a Bengals fan and has won Super Bowls.

Right now, I would give up Geno's dollars for Thuney.  I would give up AJ Green's dollars (we all know he is gone anyways).  I would give up a combination of Shawn Williams, Gio Bernard, and CJ Uzomah (although I really like the last two guys) for Joe Thuney.  

I am very close to saying I would like WJIII walk and sign Thuney, but only because I don't believe WJIII wants to play here.  If we do this, CB becomes a top priority (after OT) in the draft.  Personally, I hope they sign WJIII and Alexander, but release Geno.  I think the rest of the lesser "sign their own" like the P, K, and LS won't prevent them from getting someone like Thuney.  

I feel like it would be a perfect fit too. Well, assuming there is a scheme fit.

Guards are VERY important in the modern NFL. The Bengals are still stuck on thinking Tackles are the premium position.

That said, the Browns upgraded their line and started to win this year. The Bengals seem to copy teams in the division, so hopefully they take notice of that.

I wonder if Alexander is interested in coming back? Might depend on coaches.

The Patriots are projected to have $94 million in cap space. They may tag Thuney.