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I_C_Deadpeople

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  1. 2 minutes ago, sparky151 said:

     

    Unless he signs the tender, he's not under contract and can't be fined. Bengals can tag him again next year for an additional 20% raise or about 26 mil. If he holds out, the team can drop the tag and make him a free agent if they wish. But he can wait until week 11 to show up and be on the roster for 6 games to get credit for the year. 

     

    As a practical matter if he's not traded, he'll sign and show up for week 1. 

    True, but he would only be paid for the 6 games and then he would get tagged again 

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  2. 10 minutes ago, Griever said:

    I'm no capologist, I'm confused by this apparent loophole as well if someone more informed would care to explain...

    Essentially, the current years salary which would hit 100% in the current year is converted to bonus and spread out over the remaining years of the contract. So if a player has 3 years left on his deal and his current salary is $15M - they convert the salary to bonus and then the $15M is spread out over this year plus the other two, so $5M per year. You would then save (create) $10M of cap space this year but add $5M to each of the next two years cap. It is kicking the can down the road. 

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  3. 1 hour ago, BlackJesus said:

    ^ Not sure why Latham keeps getting mocked to the Bengals. We already had an Alabama RT who underachieved.

     

    ... I'd rather roll the dice with Mims, or even take Paul early (which might mean we take Latham with my luck). 

    "We already had an Alabama RT who underachieved."

     

    You have to get past these types of statements, they have no meaning or value. It is like saying we should never draft ANY OL because they have rarely turned out. Every player has to be looked at in terms of thier own performance and how they project to the NFL in your own teams system, with no biases. 

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  4. There is a LOT of chatter on sites that Drake Maye is going to free-fall. As in a lot of teams have him as a late 1st or second rounder. The QB intrigue at the top of the draft, including the Fields situation, is very interesting. Glad we have NO PART in it LOL.

     

    On another note, if we had actually fixed our OL in the last 2 years we would be in a great spot to pick up guys who fall becuse of other teams drafting much needed OL. 

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  5. 9 minutes ago, BlackJesus said:

    Half way through the day Mims was on his way to being a top 8 pick ... Then his pulled hammy might mean he makes it to the Bengals at 18 again. 🤔 

     

    But the issue now is whether he's actually just too big and powerful, so he won't be able to stay healthy? 

    Just keep in mind that the combine rarely (these days) moves players dramatically up/down boards- many executives and ex-executives have stated that over and over. 
     

    Mims simply does not have enough games to make him a top 10 so he could still easily be there at 18. 

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  6. 5 hours ago, HavePityPlease said:

    I'd be interested to hear about prospects people feel like are underrated or not talked about enough.  Some of mine appear on my mocks, specifically:

     

    - Kris Jenkins:  I think he might be better than is being forecasted.

     

    - Braden Fiske:  After his combine performance the cat might be out of the bag (at least with forecasters) but he's one of those guys who is just a lunch pail football player that gets the job done - something I've always wished the Bengals would go for more often.

     

    - Ricky Pearsall: His combine performance demonstrates the crazy athleticism of this guy, but I agree with the profiles that say it doesn't always show up on the tape.  He's way faster than he shows sometimes, but runs great routes, has very good hands and is tough as all hell.  I love those guys.

     

    - Beaux Limmer:  His senior bowl performance was fantastic, it's been talked about some but maybe not enough.  He has the shorter arms that coaches dread but he did very well against some extremely high competition during that week.  He's a center prospect apparently but that's fine, I'd like us to move on from Trey Hill who doesn't seem like a viable option at all and we need to think about what we'll be doing when Karras leaves (or his injured).

     

    - Dylan Laube: Showed at the senior bowl that when you motion him out he's a dangerous route runner and pass catcher, which fits us well.  Like pretty well EVERY RB in this class his blocking needs improvement, but unlike many he actually seems "willing" in this regard.  These are the kinds of guys the team needs IMO.

     

    Edit:  Forgot one:

     

    - Kalen King:  a good cover guy who was fantastic tackling and beating blocks.  I love guys who beat outside blocks on an island and make individual plays from the CB position, I jump out of my seat for that stuff.

    King had a poor season and just ran a 4.61 forty time so he may go undrafted or someone may see him as a safety 

  7. 19 hours ago, IKOTA said:


    Probably will not be Tennessee as they have pick 7, and could get MHJr potentially. 
     

    No matter how good Higgins is, it’s simply not wise to pay 2 WRs 22+ Mil / season. Especially when the QB is going to make what he’s making. You’re asking a lot from unknowns at that point. People think KC got away with it this year but the truth is a bit more nuanced for those whose brain still works. 

    But it is OK to spend that much on 1 WR and 1 TE? Or two OT’s ? Or 2 CBs? Or maybe with the cap going to $300M in 2 years $22M is a great value? It is not as simple as saying “it makes no sense” because it depends on who else is coming up for a big contract in the next year or two after the 2 WR’s and how else you fill out the roster , etc etc. 

    Duke says it clearly, there is a pie and every team has it BUT every team tries to keep its own best young players and if they are concentrated at one position, so be it. Tee and Boyd’s value can be absorbed into the new Tee deal so then if the slot is a young cheap guy the net is the same. Again, it is just about dividing the pie but keeping your best guys. 

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