03-12-2021, 04:38 PM
(03-12-2021, 03:44 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: If the Bengals are attempting to break the stereotype of not being significant players in free agency, as well as demonstrating their commitment to protecting Joe Burrow, people need to dispel with the notion of always going cheaper. If the ownership says they're going to do what it takes to protect Joe, then they need to start looking at best players available, and be willing to sign them for what they are worth.
1 truly good player is significantly more impactful than two bargain players. People also need to not worry about "if we spend all this money on player "T", as they will likely get hurt in training camp, just like players "X,Y, and Z" did.." Every player must be judged on an individual basis, and in Thuney's case, I see no real injury history to be overly concerned about.
I understand all that. I also understand they spent huge money to bring in DJ Reader and Trae Waynes last year, and neither made it through the season. When you have depth at a position, you can do that. When the cupboard is bare, like our Oline basically is, you need as many bodies as possible, unless you want one injury to occur to our big new shiny toy and next thing you know we're back to trotting Jordan out there. One guy can only fill one position, no matter how good he is. And if he's hurt, he fills nothing. And lack of injury history means nothing like a history of injury, because anything can happen on any play.
