Arkansas Bengal Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Chris Roling Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 3:48 PM CST·1 min read The Cincinnati Bengals figure to address the tight end position this offseason once again. Whether that comes in the form of another cost-effective deal or big resource spend like a notable draft pick is up for debate. What isn’t, though, is who the team might be interested in during free agency. Dalton Schultz is the name listed as the one free agent the Bengals should pursue from Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness: The Bengals could lose both Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, who combined to see 165 targets in 2023, this offseason. Young receivers Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones could step up in their places, but the Bengals adding a talented receiving tight end could help them win in the middle of the field. Schultz proved himself to be a reliable target for the Texans this year, earning a 72.2 PFF receiving grade through the wild-card round. Schultz, going on 28 years old, appeared in 15 games last season, his first with the Houston Texans, with 635 yards and five touchdowns. That’s the third season in a row he caught at least five scores. While the Bengals seem likely to keep Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson in some capacity, Schultz is one of those possibly cheaper options who might be able to outplay expectations. https://sports.yahoo.com/pff-wants-see-bengals-chase-214841297.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Arkansas Bengal said: Chris Roling Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 3:48 PM CST·1 min read The Cincinnati Bengals figure to address the tight end position this offseason once again. Whether that comes in the form of another cost-effective deal or big resource spend like a notable draft pick is up for debate. What isn’t, though, is who the team might be interested in during free agency. Dalton Schultz is the name listed as the one free agent the Bengals should pursue from Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness: The Bengals could lose both Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, who combined to see 165 targets in 2023, this offseason. Young receivers Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones could step up in their places, but the Bengals adding a talented receiving tight end could help them win in the middle of the field. Schultz proved himself to be a reliable target for the Texans this year, earning a 72.2 PFF receiving grade through the wild-card round. Schultz, going on 28 years old, appeared in 15 games last season, his first with the Houston Texans, with 635 yards and five touchdowns. That’s the third season in a row he caught at least five scores. While the Bengals seem likely to keep Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson in some capacity, Schultz is one of those possibly cheaper options who might be able to outplay expectations. https://sports.yahoo.com/pff-wants-see-bengals-chase-214841297.html Good option..how cheap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 9 hours ago, claptonrocks said: Good option..how cheap? He's going to want more than a 1 year deal and will sign with who ever pays him the most 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 I don’t see how Shultz is any better than Tanner Hudson. Give them the same amount of touches and they’d be pretty much the same player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 If we could get Bowers in the draft go for it (a true playmaker). Otherwise, might as well just bring back Sample and Hudson and use the money elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rock Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, BlackJesus said: If we could get Bowers in the draft go for it (a true playmaker). Otherwise, might as well just bring back Sample and Hudson and use the money elsewhere. Yeah, if I never hear "cost effective" and Bengals in the same sentence again, it'll still be too soon. Mindset. From the top down. Scratch and claw for as many true playmakers as possible, and see the "cost effective" guys for what they are. Average guys who should be playing their ass off to stay on the squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Bengals should sign a good TE in free agency. They aren't expensive and it will especially help the offense with Boyd likely leaving. Schultz or Hunter Henry would be a nice addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Why not just re-sign Hudson and let him cook with Burrow? 🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 I'm fine signing Hudson and Sample and finding a 3rd guy in the draft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 17 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: I'm fine signing Hudson and Sample and finding a 3rd guy in the draft 100% That said…I’m not gonna bitch if they’re able to get their hands on Bowers somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 They don’t trust Hudson to run block. They only put him in on passing downs. He’s a nice piece but they need a more well rounded guy. If they truly want to start running the ball, they have to stop putting these big receivers in-line and asking them to block down on these defensive ends. I don’t see a lot of good alternatives outside of Hunter Henry. Schultz and Fant will probably be more than they’re willing to spend. Adam Trautman maybe? Played at UD. Incredibly good blocker. Decent receiving stats. A souped up Sample. I’d still like to see what Gesicki could do on this team. Big fella could have a 50 catch/8 TD season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Whatever direction they go at TE, they can’t put a lot of dollars at the spot at this time. Likely same group as last year plus perhaps a draft pick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texbengal Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Agree with some others that it looked like they found something with Hudson... give him a full TC with Burrow and you have something, maybe the best receiving TE they've had since Zac has been there. Add some younger guy for depth/development, add Sample and maybe Wilcox, and you've got a solid TE room. Just because Irv Smith didn't work out, it doesn't mean that they have to go in another direction with a pricier FA if they feel good about what Hudson can bring as your starter. He won't help with blocking much, though. At least with CJ and Hurst, they weren't a total liability... not sure Hudson gives you much more than a jumbo WR in that phase, and matched up against a DE, that's a loss. But we saw that Sample brought... not many TEs match his physicality, and I'd try and wrap him up for a longer-term deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 For all of the annual bellyaching about Sample—he’s doing exactly what he was drafted to do: block. No reason he should not be here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 ^ I'd like to see Sample get a 4 year deal. He's the best blocking TE in football and a valued piece of the offense. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 36 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: ^ I'd like to see Sample get a 4 year deal. He's the best blocking TE in football and a valued piece of the offense. And while he may not be the best catching TE in the game, he can do it, a number of times this season he showed that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Lol at the idea that Sample is the best blocking TE in football. He's the best blocking TE on the Bengals roster. Hudson is a good backup TE but he's not well rounded. Will Dissly or Mycole Pruitt would be other blocking TEs. It would be nice to have a TE who didn't telegraph the play in advance to the defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 5 hours ago, sparky151 said: Lol at the idea that Sample is the best blocking TE in football. Who would be a better one? The PFF algo also showed him as best (for what that's worth). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 The Bengals give this request from PFF a 32.79 grade. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Just want to point out that the Packers, Lions, and Bills all have TEs that are rookies and are contributing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 On 1/19/2024 at 10:07 AM, spicoli said: I don’t see how Shultz is any better than Tanner Hudson. Give them the same amount of touches and they’d be pretty much the same player. Agree. Hudson just needs more snaps and he'll be a good target for JB.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 On 1/20/2024 at 5:39 AM, JC said: They don’t trust Hudson to run block. They only put him in on passing downs. He’s a nice piece but they need a more well rounded guy. If they truly want to start running the ball, they have to stop putting these big receivers in-line and asking them to block down on these defensive ends. I don’t see a lot of good alternatives outside of Hunter Henry. Schultz and Fant will probably be more than they’re willing to spend. Adam Trautman maybe? Played at UD. Incredibly good blocker. Decent receiving stats. A souped up Sample. I’d still like to see what Gesicki could do on this team. Big fella could have a 50 catch/8 TD season. Adam Trautman would fit nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 15 hours ago, T-Dub said: The Bengals give this request from PFF a 32.79 grade. Stop..😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 14 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Just want to point out that the Packers, Lions, and Bills all have TEs that are rookies and are contributing. Yes.. I see so many young TE weapons it's hard not to get onboard with upgrading our unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, claptonrocks said: Yes.. I see so many young TE weapons it's hard not to get onboard with upgrading our unit. Outside of Bowers I don't see a guy who is worth taking. I think with a few guys opting to go back to school the class has gotten weaker. I think maybe next year is the year to grab a guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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