Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Gotta get that Oline rebuilt. I don't want Joey B to get the Cleveland/Andrew Luck treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just now, Jungletiger said: Gotta get that Oline rebuilt. I don't want Joey B to get the Cleveland/Andrew Luck treatment. Sure. Count on the overweight guy with a bad back. No chance in hell the Bengals should count on that. Carman is 100% in "prove it" mode. His next shot he needs to earn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 https://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/33760/for-joe-burrow-bengals-to-get-over-super-bowl-hump-offensive-line-needs-addressing For Joe Burrow, Bengals to get over Super Bowl hump, offensive line needs addressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, UncleEarl said: Sure. Count on the overweight guy with a bad back. No chance in hell the Bengals should count on that. Carman is 100% in "prove it" mode. His next shot he needs to earn. I think that's what they trying to say. He needs to step and get in to the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10027013-bengals-joe-burrow-says-knee-feels-good-after-injury-scare-in-super-bowl-56 Bengals' Joe Burrow Says Knee 'Feels Good' After Injury Scare in Super Bowl 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/14/bengals-quest-fix-joe-burrow-offensive-line-starts-right-now/ Bengals' quest to fix Joe Burrow's OL starts right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 The Oline is the most obvious headline but we cant let these guys get away either. Ogunjobi Hill Bates Uzomah Spain and yes, Apple Keep them fill out the guys not on that list that do leave, AND address the Oline. If we only address the Oline and ignore the rest, we will be talking about the defense taking a step back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: The Oline is the most obvious headline but we cant let these guys get away either. Ogunjobi Hill Bates Uzomah Spain and yes, Apple Keep them fill out the guys not on that list that do leave, AND address the Oline. If we only address the Oline and ignore the rest, we will be talking about the defense taking a step back next year. I think it will be hard to pay Ogunjobi and Hill. They will be in demand. Spain is a must. Hopefully he's reasonable. 2-3 years? Bates for sure, but just smells like they aren't close and the tag is coming. Uzomah shouldn't be tough. Still need another TE. Sample is soft af. I'm good with Apple coming back, but hopefully as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, UncleEarl said: I think it will be hard to pay Ogunjobi and Hill. They will be in demand. Spain is a must. Hopefully he's reasonable. 2-3 years? Bates for sure, but just smells like they aren't close and the tag is coming. Uzomah shouldn't be tough. Still need another TE. Sample is soft af. I'm good with Apple coming back, but hopefully as a backup. I think resigning some of these guys will not be as hard as we think IF they believe they want a Championship and realize just how close we are. Bates I think you might be right about the tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: The Oline is the most obvious headline but we cant let these guys get away either. Ogunjobi Hill Bates Uzomah Spain and yes, Apple Keep them fill out the guys not on that list that do leave, AND address the Oline. If we only address the Oline and ignore the rest, we will be talking about the defense taking a step back next year. I think the issue of keeping the D players is easier to resolves than finding the players to fix the Oline (the players here, I believe want to be here.). Other than drafting people (which ensures the player comes here) getting players to sign through FA is a bigger hurddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jungletiger said: I think the issue of keeping the D players is easier to resolves than finding the players to fix the Oline (the players here, I believe want to be here.). Other than drafting people (which ensures the player comes here) getting players to sign through FA is a bigger hurddle. If Gronk saying he'd want to play with Joe is any indication of what other FAs think, I think well be ok on that front. Getting the team SB exposure and seeing how close we were is going to get us guys coming off their "big" contract that still have something left in the tank and can still play but still want the Championship. I think this team should be even better next year, if the front office does all the right things and continues to behave like they have since Taylor got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just now, Jamie_B said: If Gronk saying he'd want to play with Joe is any indication of what other FAs think, I think well be ok on that front. Getting the team SB exposure and seeing how close we were is going to get us guys coming off their "big" contract that still have something left in the tank and can still play but still want the Championship. I think this team should be even better next year, if the front office does all the right things and continues to behave like they have since Taylor got here. Now that time has passed for stars to leave my eyes, Im not sure how I feel about Gronk. On one hand it sounds flattering considering his past play, on the other, he's old and could just be looking for an easy ride and pay day. I could be wrong, but for me that doesn't show me much as far as getting a FA, or atleast in how easy it will be to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jungletiger said: Now that time has passed for stars to leave my eyes, Im not sure how I feel about Gronk. On one hand it sounds flattering considering his past play, on the other, he's old and could just be looking for an easy ride and pay day. I could be wrong, but for me that doesn't show me much as far as getting a FA, or atleast in how easy it will be to get one. Yeah I'm the same, it's flattering Gronk wants to play with Joe but I dont want to lose CJ either. Plus if we get both and play 2 TE sets what WR do you take off the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Jamie_B said: The Oline is the most obvious headline but we cant let these guys get away either. Ogunjobi Hill Bates Uzomah Spain and yes, Apple Keep them fill out the guys not on that list that do leave, AND address the Oline. If we only address the Oline and ignore the rest, we will be talking about the defense taking a step back next year. I would add Reiff to your list (He was on a one-year deal, right?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just now, Cricket said: I would add Reiff to your list. I'm on the fence about him to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: I'm on the fence about him to be honest. Would he have made a difference, and is he easily replaceable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 If Reiff plays in the Super Bowl I think the Bengals win by at least 14. He's the third highest priority I think after Bates and Uzomah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 I think the Bengals need to get a WR in free agency as well, a 5'9 shifty Wes Welker type who can be used for short gains on quick throws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: I think the Bengals need to get a WR in free agency as well, a 5'9 shifty Wes Welker type who can be used for short gains on quick throws. 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotto Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Just make the first signing a Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremzz Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Spotto said: Just make the first signing a Centre. Trade up for Linderbaum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAPradio Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Here are our free agents: Must bring back: Ogunjobi Uzomah B. Allen Bates BJ Hill Flowers (great for those TE matchups) Q. Spain (o line depth) Clark Harris Consider bringing back: Apple (min. contract) Fred Johnson maybe?? Then, if you cut Waynes we should be in a good FA position for some O line help. Here's how I see our needs: 1. offensive line - I'd love to get 2 FAs (one star and one good player) and a 1st rounder (if it makes sense). Honestly, everyone on that line is replaceable 2. defensive line - Ossai should be back, but we need some more speed off of the edge opposite Hendrickson. Also need DT depth behind Reader, Larry O and Hill 3. corner -- It would be great to resign Apple as the 4th or 5th corner 4. lb -- Not sure what ADG is yet, but after Wilson and Pratt we have no depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Harley| Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 As for the Oline - the advantage we have now is we can sign "tried and true" FAs. Nothing to chance here by relying solely on the draft and B list projects. Yes, we'll draft Olinemen too. Signing two of the best FA Olinemen will go a long way in signaling to the others that this is the team to join. Side note - let's not get drunk on cap money and thinking we can buy the pieces to a SB victory. Culture really matters. Re-signing Bates, Uzomah, and BJ Hill must get done. I'd be fine to get Flowers back too. That dude is hungry to help wherever he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 42 minutes ago, WRAPradio said: Here are our free agents: Must bring back: Ogunjobi Uzomah B. Allen Bates BJ Hill Flowers (great for those TE matchups) Q. Spain (o line depth) Clark Harris Consider bringing back: Apple (min. contract) Fred Johnson maybe?? Then, if you cut Waynes we should be in a good FA position for some O line help. Here's how I see our needs: 1. offensive line - I'd love to get 2 FAs (one star and one good player) and a 1st rounder (if it makes sense). Honestly, everyone on that line is replaceable 2. defensive line - Ossai should be back, but we need some more speed off of the edge opposite Hendrickson. Also need DT depth behind Reader, Larry O and Hill 3. corner -- It would be great to resign Apple as the 4th or 5th corner 4. lb -- Not sure what ADG is yet, but after Wilson and Pratt we have no depth. Some of this is unrealistic. If we cut Waynes, Apple as the 4th or 5th guy, where do you get your #2 and #3? Corners are not cheap and we wont get a #2 that is plug and play from the #31 pick. I like the idea of filling out the roster for starters in FA and using this draft to draft guys that can be coached up to start in a year or two or be rotational this year. So I think cutting Waynes and spending that money on making Apple your #2 and Oline Oline Oline is the smart play. (Along with keeping Bates, Ogonjobi, Hill, Spain, and CJ) Fill out the rotational guys you want to be starters eventually in the draft. Another DE, LB, and 3tech DT to replace Tuopu, or if we cant keep Ogunjob and Hill. I also think a WR that can return punts and kicks makes alot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: Some of this is unrealistic. If we cut Waynes, Apple as the 4th or 5th guy, where do you get your #2 and #3? Corners are not cheap and we wont get a #2 that is plug and play from the #31 pick. I like the idea of filling out the roster for starters in FA and using this draft to draft guys that can be coached up to start in a year or two or be rotational this year. So I think cutting Waynes and spending that money on making Apple your #2 and Oline Oline Oline is the smart play. (Along with keeping Bates, Ogonjobi, Hill, Spain, and CJ) Fill out the rotational guys you want to be starters eventually in the draft. Another DE, LB, and 3tech DT to replace Tuopu, or if we cant keep Ogunjob and Hill. I also think a WR that can return punts and kicks makes alot of sense. Down with most of this. I do think Taylor was pretty good returning punts. Solid player. I'm over the high-risk/high-reward punt returner. Get a few yards if you can, don't fumble, and don't go backwards!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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