“Kick the Tires” on Proven Performers

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(02-26-2025, 04:30 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Before everyone tells me he has been injured a lot, I know he's been injured a lot. But, with the right contract structured with incentives I would love for the Bengals to pick up Jaire Alexander from the Packers. They want to trade him. If he's healthy, he would be a big boost to our CB room. Loved watching this kid play here in Louisville.

I error more towards fixing the pass rush before grading the secondary. 

If the Bengals had a legit pass rush, the secondary immediately improves. 

What are you thinking it would take to get him in stripes? 

Either in trade or the free market?

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(02-26-2025, 04:30 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Before everyone tells me he has been injured a lot, I know he's been injured a lot. But, with the right contract structured with incentives I would love for the Bengals to pick up Jaire Alexander from the Packers. They want to trade him. If he's healthy, he would be a big boost to our CB room. Loved watching this kid play here in Louisville.

Always liked Jaire Alexander, nice thought if he can stay healthy he is one of the best Corners in the NFL.

[Sled21]

(02-26-2025, 05:04 PM)FormerlyBengalRugby Wrote: I error more towards fixing the pass rush before grading the secondary. 

If the Bengals had a legit pass rush, the secondary immediately improves. 

What are you thinking it would take to get him in stripes? 

Either in trade or the free market?

Not sure, I just saw where the Packers want to trade him. He's a 2 time All Pro who has had an unhealthy couple od years, so I'm thinking it won't be all that much

[*pally*]

.@JJWatt says he'll absolutely follow through with his bet to come out of retirement and play for the #Bengals if James Trafford doesn't allow another goal for the rest of the season.

The only question? Would the Bengals want him? ?

Care to comment, @Bengals? pic.twitter.com/d7QY5xPk88

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) February 25, 2025

[The D.O.Z.]

What I would find absolutely hilarious, in regards to the JJ Watt situation, would be if the dude didn’t allow a goal the rest of the season, got on X to call out JJ, have JJ respond with “I’m a man of my word. My agent is expecting the call.” And then the Bengals social media team responds with “Naw. We’ll pass.” Maybe use the Drake meme for a backdrop.

[Luvnit2]

(02-27-2025, 07:58 PM)pally Wrote:

.@JJWatt says he'll absolutely follow through with his bet to come out of retirement and play for the #Bengals if James Trafford doesn't allow another goal for the rest of the season.

The only question? Would the Bengals want him? ?

Care to comment, @Bengals? pic.twitter.com/d7QY5xPk88

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) February 25, 2025

Watt would have a terrific workout for the Bengals to sign him. 

I loved JJ, but not sure how much he has in the tank.

I think Watt will win his bet. The GK still needs 12 or 13 shutouts which would break the record by 10 games I believe. I don't think JJ was being serious.

[Bilbo Saggins]

I wonder what adding guys like say Poona Ford at DT or Brandon Scherff/Kevin Zeitler at OG could do to turn things around. Ford just logged an elite season in run defense while racking up 25 pressures. Having some steady-Eddy play from a veteran at guard would be phenomenal. 

[Sled21]

(02-27-2025, 08:18 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Watt would have a terrific workout for the Bengals to sign him. 

I loved JJ, but not sure how much he has in the tank.

I think Watt will win his bet. The GK still needs 12 or 13 shutouts which would break the record by 10 games I believe. I don't think JJ was being serious.

None of it matters. He never turned in retirement papers to the league, so Arizona still owns him. 

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(02-28-2025, 12:32 AM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: I wonder what adding guys like say Poona Ford at DT or Brandon Scherff/Kevin Zeitler at OG could do to turn things around. Ford just logged an elite season in run defense while racking up 25 pressures. Having some steady-Eddy play from a veteran at guard would be phenomenal. 

I wanted Poona Ford a while back and he shown why last year. I have liked the guy since he was at Texas.

Is Scherff going to be a FA? Haven't heard his name mentioned yet besides you Bilbo...

[Bilbo Saggins]

(02-28-2025, 03:52 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I wanted Poona Ford a while back and he shown why last year. I have liked the guy since he was at Texas.

Is Scherff going to be a FA? Haven't heard his name mentioned yet besides you Bilbo...

You were ahead of the curve on Ford for sure. 

And yeah Scherff is hitting FA. He's predicted to land 6-8 million on a one year deal. He had high pass blocking grades but poor run blocking grades last year. Probably underperformed his contract in Jaxonville but wasn't bad. At 33 the team to sign him would be hoping that he can be an ageless wonder. Same with Zeitler.