Stripes Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Top Bengals positional needs ranked in my meaningless opinion, starting with the most pressing: Pass rushing IDL Outside CB LG LB depth Vertical WR behind Chase Tackle depth TE Safety depth Punter I know there's already a plan in motion for many of these, so that I still include it just suggests I'm not super sold yet (e.g., Drue Chrisman). Only the first three items on the list really concern me at the starters level. 1 Quote
Stripes Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 I could be tempted by backup QB even though it’s not happening. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Now I really want that punter... Araiza Take a shot on that guy in the 6th. Quote
Wraith Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: Now I really want that punter... Araiza Take a shot on that guy in the 6th. Or even the 5th ala McPherson Quote
TJJackson Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 While I'd like to see Hopkins and Spain re-signed, I also understand that this is a business where younger and cheaper players have to be cycled in.....so I don think any more OLs will be signed in FA. I don't actually see any more signings that would be necessary. a few like to haves, but no necessities Like to have would include CB and 3TDT I dont consider them necessities because again, a mix of veteran and youth is necessary for ongoing/sustained success, and we already have at least 1 quality veterans at these two spots - Chido, Apple, BJ. Rookies have to be developed, and the best place to develop them is as backups Mind you, i'd like to sign a decent veteran corner. same with inside pass rushing DT. I'd welcome Ogunjobi back with open arms. But I remain mindful of the need to develop rookies in-house. I honestly believe our needs at CB, S, 3TDT, DE, TE, and KR should be addressed in the draft, not FA. I'd be perfectly happy to close the door on FA at this point. If I were to pick just one spot more to address in FA, it'd be 3TDT, since the two inside pass rushers rotate to stay fresh - they are sorta kinda both starters - and then also get a guy by r4 who can be the third 3TDT in the rotation, with a snap distribution between the three going something like 42/42/16 per 100 snaps. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 21, 2022 Author Report Posted March 21, 2022 Trae Waynes cut. I swear, it was like he was never even here. Quote
TJJackson Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 The cut timing is kinda weird Not associated with another need, ie another big signing He's another one we could re-sign (yes, throw your rotten tomatoes now, I am ready for it) but it'd obviously have to be a short term deal low on guarantees and heavy on incentives.....things like, oh, I don't know, actual in-game snaps played :-) Quote
COB Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, TJJackson said: … I also understand that this is a business where younger and cheaper players have to be cycled in..... Well said. Quote
COB Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Just hired Trae Waynes to seal my driveway. 1 Quote
membengal Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Stripes said: Top Bengals positional needs ranked in my meaningless opinion, starting with the most pressing: Pass rushing IDL Outside CB LG LB depth Vertical WR behind Chase Tackle depth TE Safety depth Punter I know there's already a plan in motion for many of these, so that I still include it just suggests I'm not super sold yet (e.g., Drue Chrisman). Only the first three items on the list really concern me at the starters level. EDGE We don't have anyone we know can put consistent pressure on the QB other than Hendrickson. Ossai is a hope, but only a hope. This is a deep edge class. If one falls to us at 31 I would be all over that. Quote
COB Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Correction, Waynes is out on the driveway sealing job. Baker Mayfield showed up and heroically underbid him. Baker’s out there now, doing the job in very short cutoff jean shorts and a Motley Crue headband. 2 Quote
AMPHAR Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 CB and pass rush would be the biggest needs now, IMO. Quote
redsbengalsbucks Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Maybe Wayne’s is coming back in a prove it deal maybe they will make a move on a different veteran CB or 3 tech DT Quote
Stripes Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 2 hours ago, membengal said: EDGE We don't have anyone we know can put consistent pressure on the QB other than Hendrickson. Ossai is a hope, but only a hope. This is a deep edge class. If one falls to us at 31 I would be all over that. I thought I included that. Oops. But yes I will never complain about drafting pass rush early; works for me. 1 Quote
COB Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, TJJackson said: did he try to sell you insurance? Didn’t really want to talk about this, but yes I bought driveway insurance. 1 Quote
ShulaSteakhouse Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, COB said: Didn’t really want to talk about this, but yes I bought driveway insurance. Did you meet him in a parking lot? In his car, by chance? Quote
Stripes Posted March 22, 2022 Report Posted March 22, 2022 Stanley Morgan appears to be back on a 2-year deal. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Posted March 22, 2022 Irwin back too. I think Tate is the only WR they haven’t re-signed. Quote
COB Posted March 22, 2022 Report Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, ShulaSteakhouse said: Did you meet him in a parking lot? In his car, by chance? Come on now. He’s no longer the coolest guy in town. He’s sealing driveways. Although his sealant tanker truck had a bumper sticker that read, “If my driveway sealant tanker truck is a’rockin’ (behind an Olive Garden in a strip mall parking lot), don’t come a’knockin’.” 1 Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Posted March 22, 2022 Za’Darius Smith to the Vikings. Quote
ShulaSteakhouse Posted March 23, 2022 Report Posted March 23, 2022 22 hours ago, COB said: Come on now. He’s no longer the coolest guy in town. He’s sealing driveways. Although his sealant tanker truck had a bumper sticker that read, “If my driveway sealant tanker truck is a’rockin’ (behind an Olive Garden in a strip mall parking lot), don’t come a’knockin’.” That ain't right. No one's gonna want to pay for him, Browns' will be eating some cash I gotta think, at some point. I don't know how they have anything left. Quote
COB Posted March 23, 2022 Report Posted March 23, 2022 That’s what’s happening. I’m sure several teams would want him, but they know the Browns are in a tough spot and don’t want to give up draft picks or pay his full salary. Quote
HoosierCat Posted March 23, 2022 Author Report Posted March 23, 2022 Mmmm ok didn’t see that coming. Schefter: Jets and Dolphins are in serious talks to trade for Chiefs’ WR Tyreek Hill, per league sources. Hill and Chiefs are mulling what to do but Hill’s time in KC looks like it could be coming to an end. Quote
membengal Posted March 23, 2022 Report Posted March 23, 2022 We gave the Chiefs and the entire conference PTSD with our Super Bowl run. They've all lost their minds. Quote
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