Andre Smith

[jonahdsage]

Here's a little food for thought—Whit and Andre rank in the top 16 of pass blocking tackles in the NFL. Whit is 3, Andre is 16. Both guys in the top 1/3 of the league is pretty good IMO. I think Andre is only going to get better. I don't see him ballooning back up and am hoping he ends up with a Big Willie type career here (minus the being shipped to the Ravens at the end). Here's the article

[membengal]

Meh. I give smith a "D".

[volcom69]

I still don't understand the hate for Andre he had one horrible game, it was like his first year as the starter! I was happy with him and can't wait to see him improve

[Sea Ray]

Here's a little food for thought—Whit and Andre rank in the top 16 of pass blocking tackles in the NFL. Whit is 3, Andre is 16. Both guys in the top 1/3 of the league is pretty good IMO. I think Andre is only going to get better. I don't see him ballooning back up and am hoping he ends up with a Big Willie type career here (minus the being shipped to the Ravens at the end). Here's the article

Shows how much a couple guards could help out

[membengal]

I still don't understand the hate for Andre he had one horrible game, it was like his first year as the starter! I was happy with him and can't wait to see him improve

Cross thread references for the loss...

[UK Bengal]

Well we can forget about Carl nicks as one of those guards reportedly wants in the region Of $57 million contract no way in hell brown pays that much.

[HoosierCat]

Reportedly Nicks is No. 1 on the Saints list for the franchise tag if they can reach a deal with Brees before the 5th. Of course that would put Colston on the market along with Meacham...

[UK Bengal]

Gimme either of those 2 and I'm happy

[derekshank]

Pro Football Focus just released a list of what the deem the best OG's available in FA. Here is PFF's list.

I don't think Nicks is leaving N.O. and I don't want Mathis after his comments leaving Cincy.

Grubbs would be nice, and Baltimore might have trouble retaining both Grubbs and Rice. I'm also intrigued by Geoff Schwartz (#5 on their list) who can probably be had at a relatively bargain price because of his injury last year. He also brings the type of versatility the Bengals love, able to play both OG and OT. Plus, he's only 26... so he could be a long-term solution.

Lastly... I would be okay with bringing in Hutchinson on a two-year deal. He might not be truly elite anymore, but he's still a huge upgrade... and can help bring Boling along.