February 25, 20232 yr comment_1698779 On 2/24/2023 at 3:35 AM, stan said: Just re-sign Hurst.Draft an OT.Cut Collins. Much as I'd love to be rid of Collins there needs to be a replacement in place first. "Pick #28" is not an answer.
February 26, 20232 yr comment_1698782 57 minutes ago, T-Dub said: Much as I'd love to be rid of Collins there needs to be a replacement in place first. "Pick #28" is not an answer. I would do as last year but this time try to pick up a couple of swing tackle vets on 2 year contracts and maybe a vet guard. I would resign Hurst if possible and draft Mayers at 28 if he is there. If not then nab one in the second round since it seems to be a deep TE draft. Some might think Darnell Washington would be a reach at 28 but maybe not. If you can't sign Hurst who is this years "Hurst" in free agency?
February 26, 20232 yr comment_1698783 Think of how dominant Burrow has been, and he's never had a top 10 TE. Give him someone like Kelce, and he would be unstoppable. The last remaining piece to the Bengals offensive puzzle has been having a TE that Joe can consistently find over the middle. A security blanket - too many times that was Mixon last year instead of a TE. I think the Bengals fix the TE issue with one of their top 2 pics this year and still bring back Hurst. A Hurst & Mayer combo gives you the thunder and lightning. But I'm intrigued by Washington's size too.
February 26, 20232 yr comment_1698790 16 hours ago, westside bengal said: I would do as last year but this time try to pick up a couple of swing tackle vets on 2 year contracts and maybe a vet guard. I would resign Hurst if possible and draft Mayers at 28 if he is there. If not then nab one in the second round since it seems to be a deep TE draft. Some might think Darnell Washington would be a reach at 28 but maybe not. If you can't sign Hurst who is this years "Hurst" in free agency? I think Hurst is likely to re-sign with the Bengals. If he does go elsewhere, maybe Robert Tonyan would be a comp. Mike Gesicki will be on the market and maybe Evan Engram. There are plenty of options at TE.
February 26, 20232 yr Author comment_1698792 I saw where someone posted that Daniel Jeremiah had 11 TEs in the first 3 rounds. That probably means the market for TEs in free agency won't be too pricey as teams wait to get their guy in the draft.
February 27, 20232 yr comment_1698795 23 hours ago, BlackJesus said: Think of how dominant Burrow has been, and he's never had a top 10 TE. Give him someone like Kelce, an OL on par with KC or Philly and he would be unstoppable. FTFY. He doesn't need a Pro Bowl TE. He needs OTs that aren't turnstiles.
February 27, 20232 yr comment_1698796 19 minutes ago, T-Dub said: FTFY. He doesn't need a Pro Bowl TE. He needs OTs that aren't turnstiles. That is what makes Darnell Washington intriguing.....dude is like an extra offensive lineman.
February 27, 20232 yr comment_1698797 Amen! Can we please stop talking about upgrading or drafting the TE position in Round 1? The crew we have has the right amount of talent at the right price. Let’s get Hurst resigned at a fair, team friendly deal. Think about it, as great as he is, if Travis K is on this team, is he the THIRD option? The Chiefs do not have Chase and Higgins. Certainly means Travis is not the impact player he is in KC unless we throw the ball on every single offensive play! We made a great attempt to upgrade the OL last off season. How can we do the same again with free agency right around the corner?
February 27, 20232 yr comment_1698804 5 hours ago, mojo said: Amen! Can we please stop talking about upgrading or drafting the TE position in Round 1? The crew we have has the right amount of talent at the right price. Let’s get Hurst resigned at a fair, team friendly deal. Think about it, as great as he is, if Travis K is on this team, is he the THIRD option? The Chiefs do not have Chase and Higgins. Certainly means Travis is not the impact player he is in KC unless we throw the ball on every single offensive play! We made a great attempt to upgrade the OL last off season. How can we do the same again with free agency right around the corner? Yeah I think JB has progressed to a point where he doesn't need a bunch of great receivers so much as an extra half second to get the ball to them. There are plenty of guys here that can catch.
February 27, 20232 yr comment_1698827 Also should say that Hurst is underrated, when I looked at his stats late in the season the difference between him and bigger names was mostly due to him being a 3rd or 4th option and not getting as many looks in the red zone. YAC was a bit low for a TE as well but on 3rd downs and catch % he was as good as anybody that's not a WR1 in their offense.
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699340 Wilcox is not getting tendered. Do we have a TE on the roster at this point?
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699346 Ah yes forgot about him. I'm guessing that Wilcox not getting tendered bodes well for getting Hurt or Sample back
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699348 11 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Ah yes forgot about him. I'm guessing that Wilcox not getting tendered bodes well for getting Hurt or Sample back You have every right to forget Asiasi..😎 Hurst yes. Sample maybe Is he really that good as a blocker??
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699349 They could still bring Wilcox back. They non-tendered Morgan last year and brought him back.
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699350 2 minutes ago, spicoli said: They could still bring Wilcox back. They non-tendered Morgan last year and brought him back. Hurst Sample and Wilcox..decent unit and cap savers..
March 10, 20232 yr comment_1699351 3 minutes ago, claptonrocks said: You have every right to forget Asiasi..😎 Hurst yes. Sample maybe Is really that good as a blocker?? I would suspect if they do bring back Sample it would be 1-year tender. I think he does add in the blocking game.
March 11, 20232 yr comment_1699364 I read somewhere but can't find it that Wilcox being an RFA if the Bengals tender him they are obligated to pay him a minimum salary that is north of $1 million. Once he becomes a street FA then the Bengals can sign him for anything above league minimum. My guess the Bengals do not value him at the RFA salary.
March 11, 20232 yr Author comment_1699372 1 hour ago, westside bengal said: I read somewhere but can't find it that Wilcox being an RFA if the Bengals tender him they are obligated to pay him a minimum salary that is north of $1 million. Once he becomes a street FA then the Bengals can sign him for anything above league minimum. My guess the Bengals do not value him at the RFA salary. I think his Tender was 2.5. Last year they didn't tender Morgan but then gave him a 2 year deal worth 2.25 total.
March 11, 20232 yr comment_1699391 11 hours ago, MichaelWeston said: There is a good argument to not draft a TE at all I wouldnt argue. Im allright with the three. Washington and Mayer are very intriguing TEs to upgrade though...
March 11, 20232 yr Author comment_1699393 I think if you run it back with Hurst-Sample and Wilcox....It's not sexy but it's not expensive. We were perfectly fine at the position last year with Wilcox and Hurst. Sample is very close with teammates here and has always been what they (over) drafted him for. A good blocker.
March 11, 20232 yr comment_1699396 "Bengals cut veteran Tight End. Free Samples". ~ Ge-off Hobslobber.
March 11, 20232 yr comment_1699405 This is a good TE draft. Bengals should at least re-sign Hurst. We can and should upgrade from Sample and Wilcox. In the mock offseason, We re-signed Hurst for about 8 mil per, later added Robert Tonyan for about 4.5 and later added Mycole Pruitt as the blocker for about 2 mil. We also ended up re-signing Sample and Wilcox to take to camp for minimum salaries. There were lots of vet TEs available who were cheap and upgrades from Sample and Wilcox before getting to the rookie class.
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