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2 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

Vonn Bell to the Panthers. That stinks

Now a yawning gap in centerfield, with both safeties gone. 
 

But Dax somebody and equally unknown draft pick to be named will certainly(?) be OK. 

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Just now, Le Tigre said:

Now a yawning gap in centerfield, with both safeties gone. 
 

But Dax somebody and equally unknown draft pick to be named will certainly(?) be OK. 

Dax is probably a better strong safety so this might end up a plus for him. 

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4 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

Dax is probably a better strong safety so this might end up a plus for him. 

 

Huh.  Maybe so, but I thought his mobility and coverage skills would make him a better FS?

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3 minutes ago, MichaelWeston said:

Dax is probably a better strong safety so this might end up a plus for him. 

How about for the Bengals? 
 

And the other side? What draft pick hopeful is going to be the magic bullet? 

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Just now, Le Tigre said:

How about for the Bengals? 
 

And the other side? What draft pick hopeful is going to be the magic bullet? 

Here are all the starting Free safeties on the market

 

Rapp-Rams 25 76.2 82.3 65.6 72.9 976 16/48
Harmon-Raiders 32 72.3 59.8 53.8 77.6 1076 16/78
Bates-Bengals 27 72 88.3 52.2 64.9 1213 16/79
Thornhill-Chiefs 28 71.8 62.5 67.9 74.7 1170 16/52
McCourty-Pats 36 70 74.8 53.8 67.6 1097 17/205
Gipson-49ers 33 69.7 89.9 55.9 60.7 1221 17/49
Love-Giants 25 66.7 55.5 68.9 70.9 1133 16/32
Elliott-Lions 26 66.5 66.5 65.6 64.1 859 13/35
Gardner-Johnson-Eagles 25 66.2 54.7 72.4 67.8 872 12/43
Poyer-Bills 32 65.7 70 59.4 62.7 886 12/101
Jackson-Broncos 35 64.5 71.3 56.7 60.9 1137 17/95
Johnson-Browns 29 62.8 56.4 62.1 66.6 1056 17/80
Adderley-Chargers 26 62.2 43.7 53.3 68.2 884 15/44
Epps-Eagles 27 57.6 81 52.1 47.5 1239 17/25
Amos-Pacs 30 54.2 69.7 60.7 46.8 977 17/122
Scott-Rams 28 54.2 77 60 43.4 984 16/17
Owens-Texans 28 48.3 45.9 61.4 49 970 17/19
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3 minutes ago, Le Tigre said:

How about for the Bengals? 
 

And the other side? What draft pick hopeful is going to be the magic bullet? 

What about Tycen Anderson.They drafted him last year.He's had plenty of time to sit and learn.

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3 minutes ago, Le Tigre said:

How about for the Bengals? 
 

And the other side? What draft pick hopeful is going to be the magic bullet? 


I doubt it’ll be a draft pick. If I were betting, I’d say they’ll likely sign his replacement within the next couple of days.  

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Appreciate the chart—but are the Bengals going to wade around in the FA pool to basically pay the same money on what they already had on the roster? 
 

I am very doubtful. The Bengal historical approach to “build (and save money for 5 years on a position) through the draft” is the more likely way they will go. 

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2 minutes ago, stan said:

What about Tycen Anderson.They drafted him last year.He's had plenty of time to sit and learn.

 

Sit being the operative word.  Pretty sure he had some kind of surgery.  Few field reps.  Pretty much still a rookie.  We'll see.

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1 minute ago, stan said:

What about Tycen Anderson.They drafted him last year.He's had plenty of time to sit and learn.

Nice idea. But the idea of a MAC safety suddenly becoming of JBIII/Vonn Bell quality, is not very convincing. 
 

(As everyone scurries around Google to find all MAC NFL safeties) 

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4 minutes ago, spicoli said:


I doubt it’ll be a draft pick. If I were betting, I’d say they’ll likely sign his replacement within the next couple of days.  

And spend what amount of money? 
 

And will the replacement(s) be too old/too limited/etc.? 
 

Dog chases tail. The Bengals have seen this movie before: win for a year or two, have half their good players be sold off, then wander around for 2-3 years while draft picks get sorted out. 

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Just now, Le Tigre said:

And spend what amount of money? 
 

And will the replacement(s) be too old/too limited/etc.? 
 

Dog chases tail. The Bengals have seen this movie before: win for a year or two, have half their good players be sold off, then wander around for 2-3 years while draft picks get sorted out. 

Do we know what Carolina paid?  You knew some players were going to go.  Happens to every team.  We'll see how they backfill the spot.

Sad Eeyore Quotes. QuotesGram

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2 minutes ago, New Jersey Bengal said:

They kept Pratt so that's a start need to replace Bell that's for sure surprised he would lesve


Wouldn’t it be crazy if they replaced him with CJ Gardner-Johnson?

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2 minutes ago, spicoli said:


Wouldn’t it be crazy if they replaced him with CJ Gardner-Johnson?

 

Interesting to see the tweets from Bengals players to him. Must be at least in the mix with him. 

 

Would have preferred the known quantity and experience in the system that Bell has. But CJ is a few years younger and coming off a strong season. Would be a solid swap if they can actually get it done.

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