Arkansas Bengal Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Why Bengals should get Nate Washington before NFL Trade Deadline By Jason Marcum @JasonB_Marcum on Oct 23 2014, 6:45a 52 Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports There are several players that may be available near the NFL trade deadline, and Nate Washington is a guy who makes sense for the Bengals. Tweet (9) Share (133) Share 52 Comments The Cincinnati Bengals are in a bit of trouble as the NFL trade deadline nears. After starting the year 3-0 while being the last undefeated team, they've now gone an entire month without tasting victory. A Bye Week, followed by a tie and two losses has dropped Cincinnati out of the lead for the AFC North, and even has their postseason hopes in jeopardy. Though it's highly unlikely the Bengals acquire a player before their next game, it certainly is possible to make a trade before the October 28th deadline at 4 pm ET. There are several candidates that may be available, but there is only one who makes sense for Cincinnati, who's in desperate need of help at wide receiver. The Tennessee Titans are reportedly shopping veteran receiver Nate Washington, and he could be the best option for the Bengals to trade for if they do in fact make a move. Washington, now 31, is in the final year of a six-year, $26.8 million contract signed in March 2009. He's making $4.8 million this season, and would be a one-year rental for Cincinnati, who can't afford to take on a player with multiple years left on his deal, which could affect the Bengals' ability to re-sign A.J. Green next year. Washington has caught 188 passes for 2,688 passes over the past three season, but looking at his 2013 stats, you'd wonder why he's ever worth consideration. 13 catches for 169 yard isn't exactly anything to get excited over, but there's more to Washington's lack of production than a dropoff in play. A youth movement has seen Kendall Wright and Justin Hunter getting the majority of snaps and targets at WR, and that's not even accounting for Tennessee's QB woes. Neither Jake Locker nor Charlie Whitehurst offer much at QB, and playing behind a terrible offensive line (12 sacks allowed this year) is helping his situation. It's not helping Washington that the Titans now looks ready to turn to rookie Zach Mettenberger, further moving towards a youth movement that Washington is unlikely to be part of. Regardless, expecting Washington to carry any offense at this point isn't realistic, but he could be a valuable commodity in the right situation. In Cincinnati, he would provide the Bengals with a true veteran presence at receiver they don't have, not to mention an upgrade over Brandon Tate is a No. 3 WR. Tate, along with Dane Sanzenbacher, Greg Little and James Wright, simply aren't offering the Bengals enough behind Mohamed Sanu and the injured Green. The Bengals have to find another legitimate pass-catcher for this offense, and Washington on a one-year rental could be just that. As for what it would take to get Washington, a conditional 7th-round pick may be all that's needed to pry Washington from the rebuilding Titans. That means Cincinnati would be making a deal that featured: (1. Little-to-no compensation the Bengals would have to surrender. (2. A decent veteran and a high-character guy by all accounts who won't affect the locker room in a negative way. (3. A contract that expires next offseason, and won't affect the Bengals to re-sign other players. It seems like a layup for Cincinnati, doesn't it? Washington might not be as big of a name as Mike Williams or Vincent Jackson, but he may be the most realistic option if Cincinnati does make a trade. http://www.cincyjungle.com/2014/10/23/7042227/bengals-nate-washington-before-nfl-trade-deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Where is the Ocho when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Until some more help arrives, I am actually hoping for a few more targets at Little. He had a nice route on the target/drop last week. If he can get open and catch a few, it could loosen things up Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The PatternMaster Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 With AJ's toe injury potentially being an issue for the rest of the season and something that can put him out for the season if it gets worse the Bengals need to get someone in here because outside of Sanu we have nothing at WR. Jackson, Williams, Washington, and Pettis could all come in and help this team win some games this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 4th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 4th round pick. We shouldn't give a 4th round pick for a 9 game rental. More like swap our 6th rounder for the Titans 7th rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 4th round pick. Hell nah ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnickyCat Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 With AJ's toe injury potentially being an issue for the rest of the season and something that can put him out for the season if it gets worse the Bengals need to get someone in here because outside of Sanu we have nothing at WR. Jackson, Williams, Washington, and Pettis could all come in and help this team win some games this year. 100% agree. Based on how we have operated in the past I would say if any of those four end up here it will be Pettis or Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Let's start looking at an early draft pick for next year instead <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBengal Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 There's no smoke here, but a local radio guy down here strongly believes that if the Texans manage to lose to the Titans this weekend, they should seriously consider trading Andre Johnson to the Bengals or Eagles. With his salary, it probably wouldn't happen, but it's an interesting thought none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 If Marv makes this trade, he will lose his last supporter. Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 If do the trade for a fifth or later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B. Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 We really should make some sort of move man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 We shouldn't give a 4th round pick for a 9 game rental. More like swap our 6th rounder for the Titans 7th rounder. If it's just a 9 game rental, yeah. Or they could sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorChanginClique Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I feel like something is brewing behind the scenes....... we'll see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Heck trade a first-rounder...since ours are always hurt or only play fucking special teams anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 The Pettis idea is better than this one. Cheaper, don't lose a draft pick, basically the same caliber of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Unfortunately, Greg Little is supposed to be AJ insurance. Both are flankers. Not that I wouldn't like to see a better player, just looks like they have put the eggs in that basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nate Washington is a much better player than Pettis and as you said prior they are different styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Here is where I question the wisdom of keeping a dedicated KR on the roster when he seems to offer next to nothing as a WR. There's so many touchbacks at this point that we're down a capable WR for someone that is going to hopefully have no more than 4-5 shots at making a play, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B. Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Dude, we have no capable WRs outside if AJ and Sanu. Everyone else just sucks. Who is missing out on a roster spot? We've got a hood 3-4 guys we could drop for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Dude, we have no capable WRs outside if AJ and Sanu. Everyone else just sucks. Who is missing out on a roster spot? We've got a hood 3-4 guys we could drop for them At midseason, no, that ship has sailed. Also you forgot M. Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finklestein Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 At midseason, no, that ship has sailed. Also you forgot M. Jones. Everyone is forgetting M. Jones cause he can't stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Everyone is forgetting M. Jones cause he can't stay healthy. IDK if it has anything to do with his particular case, but I wonder if injuries in general are up now that teams are only allowed a handful of full-contact practices in training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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