I would agree that the Bengals should have made a better effort to have a Mixon replacement ready to go. With advancing age, declining production, legal troubles, and a $12M price tag the writing is on the wall.
But….as it stands today they need the guy. No chance they are going into the season paper thin at RB by cutting Mixon. Elliott seems to be declining even faster than Mixon, so that’s a no go. If Fournette has lost 20+ pounds Inwould kick the tires on him. Otherwise, get ready for Joe and his gun show this season.