01-09-2021, 07:06 PM
(01-09-2021, 02:51 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I don't think the Bengals ever passed on a big name free agent because of comp picks. Instead I believe they were always concentrating on mid to low level free agents, and if you are going to do that then it is smart to sign guys who have been cut. They are still the same level as the other free agents you would be considering and they don't interfere with getting comp picks.
But last year proved that we are no longer just limiting our options to mid/low level free agents.
So the answer is "no".
This is a good take on why they've done this in the past. Quality OL don't just get cut like they used to. You also can't strike out and force yourself to take OL with 2 of the first 3 picks. If comp picks is the plan, even by default, you plan to fail.
